The 2009 Mid-Year Meeting of the International Sailing Federation ISAF was held in Warsaw over 7-11 May and hosted by the Polish Yachting Association. The Mid-Year Meeting brings together the ISAF Council, ISAF's final decision-making body, as well as the Executive, Events and Audit Committees to consider financial issues and follow up on matters deferred from the previous ISAF Annual Conference. The recently-formed Olympic Commission also had the opportunity to hold their first face-to-face meeting, whilst the Equipment Committee met at the ISAF Secretariat in Southampton, Great Britain late in April.

ISAF President Goran Petersson chaired the Council meeting on Saturday 9 May, covering a number of important issues including the '11th medal' at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the approval of two new ISAF members and classes.

Strategic Plan
The Council was given a presentation and discussed in detail the updated ISAF Strategic Plan for the next four-year and talked about improving the governance process of ISAF.

2012 Olympic Sailing Competition
ISAF expects to hear from the International Olympic Committee IOC in August whether ISAF's application for an 11th sailing event for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition will be successful or not. A total of 15 International Federations have asked for 32 additional events adding 815 athletes to the Games Programme that is already close to the limits set by the IOC. Also it seems the IOC wants to leave room for two new sports, a decision which will be made in October.

In preparation for the decision on the 11th medal, ISAF recognizes it should let the sailors know as soon as possible what will happen with the selection of class. It was agreed by the Council that the Executive Committee is authorized to make the decision, after ISAF is informed of the IOC's verdict.

The options for the 11th event have also been narrowed down it will be a Multihull event and the equipment choice is between Tornado and Hobie Tiger. It should be noted that both the Equipment and Events Committee have made recommendations in favour of the Tornado class.