The X-99 was designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts and first launched in 1985 with 605 built. Oak frame: Hull no 1 -to 259 and hull no 270, 263 and 267 Steel frame introduced 1990 Hull no 260 and onwards except 270, 263, 267 Alu. framed windows introduced 1991 (MK I) Hull no 288 and onwards except 290 and 310 Volvo engine introduced 1991 (MK I) Hull no 288 and onwards except 290 and 310 MK II introduced 1996 Hull no 500. From there on the MK II was sold with slightly different features as two windows, needle rudder bearing and a different water pass design. The class was recognised by the International Sailing Federation from the late 1997 to November 2010 during this period the class was entitled to an official World Championship.
Events
World Championships 1997 Medemblik,Walter GeurtsPeter van VeenRainer Wolff 1998 Travemünde 1999 MarstrandFlemming FjordLars ThiellesenMichael Collberg 2000 RamsgateFlemming FjordBart van AkenPeter Buhl 2001 Skoshoved Peter Šaraškin 2002 MedemblikFlemming FjordPeter SaraskinFrank Zaun 2003 Sandefjord Flemming Fjord Mats VictorinBolvigGalskov 2004 BregenzChristian SoykaMads ChristensenPeter Saraskin 2005 GromitzFlemming FjordMati SeppPeter Bolvig 2006 BorgholmJaak JõgiMati SeppFredrik Malmén 2007 CopenhagenChristian SoykaMati SeppBo Selko 2008 MedmemblikChristian SoykaMartin ChristiansenJens Haldager 2009 Åsgårdstrand Christian SoykaPer JungersenMads Christensen Martin Christiansen 2010 LangenargenTino EllegastChristian SoykaJens Haldager
Gold Cup
2011, KielGER 408 GER 446 Team Xive GER 535 Newport Storm 2012, MarstrandGER 408 IMMAC X GER 446 Team Xive DEN 517 Mille 2013, CopenhagenGER 408 IMMAC X GER 446 Team Xive DEN 517 Mille 2014, WarnemündeGER 446 Team Xive GER 408 Grün GER 108 Fiefdeeler
External links International X-99 Class Association ISAF Microsite