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- 18 Nov 2005, 10:29
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Number of boats to promote
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27761
Moving more up and down also has the added 'benefit' that those in the A fleet will be under a pressure similar to the rest of the sailors. With only 4 up and down you only have a 20% chance of going up or down, bad if you in B, C, D or E, but great if you in A...that's not a fair system. With 8 up ...
- 18 Nov 2005, 10:21
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: What type of wood for planking?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 36272
I have built a number of hulls from Cedar and a variant that is locally called 'Galician Pine' (which isn't pine by the way). It is sold here in hobby shops in 1metre x 10mm x 3mm planks and so you can just about build an IOM hull with it. I have tried with and without a fine coat of glass on the ex...
- 16 Nov 2005, 23:20
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Distances for IOM courses.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22281
Although the previous identification rule was tedious (when the stroke was controlled), I believe it did a better job keeping the numbers legible. I don't think that the 'new' rules make it any worse at all. I think you only have to apply the following to be able to decide if the numbers are ok or ...
- 03 Nov 2005, 23:53
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: How to choose a radio transmitter?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11313
- 25 Oct 2005, 14:27
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
Ralph said The tube clearly aligns the string "swivel" at the deck centerline Only if the string/swivel hits the tube edge and not the deck (part of the hull) as it exits the tube and only if the tube is not considered as part of the hull could it be considered illegal. The tube clearly aligns the s...
- 25 Oct 2005, 11:54
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
- 25 Oct 2005, 11:32
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
The clarification document stated: 3.4. There is clarification of the rule wording that the alignment of the headsail swivel is to be controlled by rigging tension only between the hull and the boom. If we read the hull as including the deck, then the rigging tension only needs to control the alignm...
- 23 Oct 2005, 10:10
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
Sure, it's easier for an elite to effect its agenda through interpretation, And don't you think that we acting as an elite here in the forum, us who post more and voice our opinions more (have the strongest opinions it appears...) we have an influence on the rest of the IOM fleet who maybe read wha...
- 23 Oct 2005, 10:00
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
I would actually prefer that the TC interpret the rules without an "intent" agenda. With you insinuation about 'intent' are you suggresting thast the TC already have already decided the outcome before they officially make a decision Charles? If so it's is a very strong accusation which I hope you c...
- 22 Oct 2005, 15:23
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
So, is there anything on the boat in question between the hull (including the deck) and the headsail boom that controls the alignment of the swivel? I think in the case of the boats we are talking about, whether they are one-offs like Michael's, or Topikos or Cockatoos (with or without enlarged ova...
- 21 Oct 2005, 18:49
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
- 21 Oct 2005, 18:36
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
Having said that, I can’t see any producer of a hull, whoever they may be, being totally confident that their latest offering will always pass measurement. But I have no doubt at all that they feel it’s class legal I think it might be the other way around Andy, they might be quite confident tha...
- 21 Oct 2005, 12:26
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
- Replies: 70
- Views: 84014
The class really must address the issue of manufacturers driving class development rather than the owners. IOMICA has official advice on the class rules and new ideas. http://iomclass.org/technical.htm wrote: If you are a commercial supplier to the IOM class: Treat new ideas as if they are probably...
- 15 Oct 2005, 12:15
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: IOM 2005 World's Review and DeBrief
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29907
There is no doubt that, in general terms, we do "represent" our country at international championships, and our clubs or whatever at national or regional championships and so on Where I sail here in continental Europe, we can be almost 'independent' as far as clubs etc go, you can sail totally unaf...
- 11 Oct 2005, 19:41
- Forum: Measurement and Measurers
- Topic: New ERS terms
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18418
Ralph said In my dinchy experience, the initial certification was very complete, with regatta checks of selected items. In the current IOM system, we don't do a thorough check (such as min-max weight) at the initial certification. We -- ISAF -- RSD -- ??? -- pulled some of the initial certification ...
- 09 Oct 2005, 23:34
- Forum: Measurement and Measurers
- Topic: Lower measurement band
- Replies: 15
- Views: 28155
this rule is a rule of Part C, which are rules that only apply "while racing". So does this mean that the height of a rig cannot vary by more than 5 mm while "actually" racing, but the rig could be moved up or down *between* races by more than 5 mm? Didn't we once discuss when 'racing' starts? I ca...
- 09 Oct 2005, 23:25
- Forum: Measurement and Measurers
- Topic: New ERS terms
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18418
Each boat got a full measurement when boat ownership changed hands, that is for new construction or on resale. The inspection covered those items that could be inspected and verified at the fleet level, not stuff like the type of aluminum alloy used in spars. At each major event, selected features ...
- 06 Oct 2005, 21:57
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: Solutions to rejected Class rule changes
- Replies: 23
- Views: 30042
Ray said If the Texalium specs fall within the properties of the types of GF currently being used by manufacturers of our fine crafts then allow it, BUT BUT draw a line under it and say from henceforth no other materials other than XX? are to be used forthwith. Isn't this a bit like allowing anyone ...
- 03 Oct 2005, 10:40
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: 2005 WC Meeting
- Replies: 20
- Views: 27445
- 26 Sep 2005, 13:30
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: How to get recognized as an IOM fleet?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13474
- 26 Sep 2005, 12:20
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: How to get recognized as an IOM fleet?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13474
And does anyone know if there is anyway an individual sailor can get recognised (by IOMICA/ISAF or whoever is governing the sport) apart from via 'his'/an NCA/DM/MNA? The specific problem which I am thinking of is as follows: A Mr X lives and sails permanently (and is legally resident) in country Y ...
- 26 Sep 2005, 11:00
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: A Brief Candidate Statement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7626
Hi RoyL I will make it my first priority to enact a "sail certification" program that was promised to the class years ago. I will also focus on the issue of sail numbering and identificaiton in the hope of both clarifying and simplfying the present system Are you refering to the self certification o...
- 19 Sep 2005, 11:42
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: IOM Worlds Web Daily Bandwidth Exceeded
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7084
IOM Worlds Web Daily Bandwidth Exceeded
Does anyone have an alternative webpage for the IOM worlds?
The normal site http://rcyachts.net/iomworlds/ is causing problems:
"Sorry, this site is temporarily unavailable
Daily Bandwidth Exceeded"
Any ideas....
The normal site http://rcyachts.net/iomworlds/ is causing problems:
"Sorry, this site is temporarily unavailable
Daily Bandwidth Exceeded"
Any ideas....
- 12 Aug 2005, 18:38
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: SLIT SEAMS Part B2 IOM Class Rule Change Proposals.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9825
a definite competitive advantage Exactly how do you see it as being so much of an competitive advantage? (or is that a sailmakers secret?) On a construction point of view, have you tried the slit method? I have - on some non-IOM sails, and it's not so easy as panelled sails to get right in my humbl...
- 10 Aug 2005, 08:50
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
- Replies: 75
- Views: 94843
RoyL said: If this can't be done at the Australian general meeting, I would think that the new IOM Executive, Technical Committee and World Council could do so immediately after the Australian meeting. Not sure what you mean by "immediately" but I think you would need to consult all the NCA's and th...
- 05 Aug 2005, 11:57
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
- Replies: 75
- Views: 94843
Brad said : The timing of this issue 6 weeks out from our class's major regatta is something a cynic would definately question. Its not as if this kind of thing hasn't happened in the past I think the timing is simply related to the fact that in a few weeks a vote must be taken on this issue. I agre...
- 28 Jul 2005, 10:23
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Umpires Obligation?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21917
Ray said: Non sailing skippers should be allowed to be called as a witness as at times All umpires must stay within the area demarcated for the skippers This isn't coherent, or maybe I have missed something. Non sailing skippers are not allowed in the control zone (unless acting as observers) but yo...
- 28 Jul 2005, 10:15
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Umpires Obligation?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21917
Ian said Unless that is, a boat hits or misses a mark I disagree Ian - an umpire should never call a missed mark - that would be outside help and is unfortunately too freequent (both umpires and other competitirs are often heard telling competitors they are going the wrong way round a mark or they h...
- 24 Jul 2005, 21:40
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: coloured sail numbers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9844
I am a firm believer in black numbers on a white background. I have never seen numbers of any other color that were as easy to read, red clearly being the worst color of them all. Please..... use black numbering. It's the right thing to do If you have black numbers of the corect font and size, no o...
- 19 Jul 2005, 18:58
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Registering an IOM??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11403
You register your boat with the certification authority of your country of residence. I think this is the heart of the problem Lester, the 'official contry of residence' isn't always (as in this case, and in others I know of), the same as the 'normal' or real address where the person lives and sail...