1 December 2006 Even before the X-35 hit the water, X-Yachts had already set out to establish a strong and tightly controlled One Design Class, and had started work on the Class Rules with the support of ISAF. The reward came during the Annual ISAF Conference in Helsinki, when the X-35 was given Recognized Class Status, only one year after its launch!
The first international X-35 Cup in history took place in Holland in August, and Nic Bol ensured that the AUDI X-35 Gold Cup stayed within the national border.
14 May 2006 More than a year ago, the first X-35s were sold in Holland from the drawings only. The buyers were sailing in the top ranks of IMS: X-99, J-22 and Star, but they were ready to sail a new one design class 35’ sports boat . Before anyone had seen the first boat, eighteen boats had already been sold, the Class Organisation was established and the class sponsor in Holland was found: AUDI.
AUDI as the Official X-35 Cup sponsor in Holland 21 April 2006 X-Yachts Holland introduces AUDI as the Official X-35 Cup sponsor in Holland. Follow the X-35 racing season in Holland on: www.audix35cup.nl