The ISAF World Match Race Rankings were introduced in 1989 and measure the performance of over 2000 skippers to identify the world's most consistent performers. There are two divisions - Open and Women. To gain women's match racing ranking poinst all crew members shall be women.

The Rankings rate skippers based on their performances at ISAF Graded events over the 24 month period prior to the release date of the Rankings. Skippers score points by competing a Graded Events with the highest points awarded to the event winner and decreasing down. The most points are up for grabs at the World Match Racing Tour, followed by ISAF Grade 1 events, Grade 2 through to Grade 5.

Events which attract particular large and competitive fleets can be upgraded providing they meet the Grading criteria of the higher level. Events can also be downgraded if they fail to meet the criteria.

Failure to send results in time for inclusion in the appropriate rankings release may result in points being lost.

Ranking Release Dates

• Wednesday 18 February 2015
• Wednesday 15 April 2015
• Wednesday 17 June 2015
• Wednesday 22 July 2015
• Wednesday 12 August 2015
• Wednesday 9 September 2015
• Wednesday 14 October 2015
• Wednesday 18 November 2015