Complex sentence: In early 2012 International Sailing Federation were selecting the equipment for the mixed multihull at the 2016 Olympic Sailing Regatta the Viper came second out of seven piece of equipment evaluated to the Nacra 17.
Split into simpler sentences: In early 2012 International Sailing Federation evaluated vessels for the mixed multihull class at the 2016 Olympic Sailing Regatta. The Viper came second out of seven boats evaluated, losing to the Nacra 17.