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by Ken Dobbie
28 Jan 2004, 02:56
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Hull Corrector Weights
Replies: 64
Views: 79002

Corrector Weights

The posts following mine of 27 January reinforce my argument that the class rule should specify placement and fixing of hull corrector weights.

Regards

Ken
by Ken Dobbie
27 Jan 2004, 01:19
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Hull Corrector Weights
Replies: 64
Views: 79002

Steve Landeau wrote:- Ken, and others, as an IOM measurer, we are not required to check the weight anymore. This is entirely up to the event staff My club requires that the measurer undertake event measurement preparatory for the first club competition at the same time as fundamental measurement. Th...
by Ken Dobbie
26 Jan 2004, 03:08
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Hull Corrector Weights
Replies: 64
Views: 79002

Corrector Weights

My concern with having corrector weights other than permanently fixed is that if they can be readily removed, ie velcro, they could be removed, forgotten and not replaced before an event or alternatively, contrary to the rules, moved during an event. My contention is that if the weight and position ...
by Ken Dobbie
25 Jan 2004, 06:07
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Hull Corrector Weights
Replies: 64
Views: 79002

Corrector weights

As a IOM measurer I insist that corrector weights if required be securely affixed to the hull and by that I mean securely and not wedged under a servo or attached by other means such as velcro. I recommend a dab of silicon which will permit removal (with a bit of difficulty) if required at a later s...
by Ken Dobbie
13 Dec 2003, 13:28
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: 2004 Europeans entry regulations
Replies: 11
Views: 13029

2004 Europeans

My understanding is that entries from non European DM's has, in the past been restricted. What is the IOM-ICA's policy in this regard please?

There are a number of AUS skippers wishing to compete but they would need to know fairly soon as to the prospects of getting a spot.


Ken Dobbie
by Ken Dobbie
12 Dec 2003, 22:32
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Calculating ranking, like the atp tennis tour...?
Replies: 3
Views: 5780

Calculating ranking, like the atp tennis tour...?

Hi Fredrik

ARYA's (Australia) Ranking Regulations may be a help. They were based on the MYA (UK) regulations and have been successfully used for the last two years.

You can find them at http://www.radiosailing.org.au/ranking.htm

Ken Dobbie
by Ken Dobbie
09 Dec 2003, 00:29
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Frequency management at a large event
Replies: 5
Views: 7858

What has happened in the past? The only foolproof method where frequencies have to be re-allocated during an event is to impound radios not being used in the current heat.

Regards


Ken Dobbie
by Ken Dobbie
09 Dec 2003, 00:20
Forum: General IOM
Topic: 2005 World Championships Venue
Replies: 18
Views: 20492

Permitted frequency bands in Australia are 27, 29, 36 and 40 which provide more than 80 available channels. Event approval could be sought for other bands.

Regards


Ken
by Ken Dobbie
05 Dec 2003, 21:41
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Race Course Design
Replies: 18
Views: 21075

Race Course Design

When developing its own Championship Regulations, IOM-ICA should specify the type of course to be sailed as this will have some bearing on site approvals. Not all sites can accommodate a windward/leeward course and not all countries have embraced the windward/leeward concept. Quad Park is suitable f...
by Ken Dobbie
04 Dec 2003, 00:29
Forum: General IOM
Topic: 2005 World Championships Venue
Replies: 18
Views: 20492

2005 World Championships Venue

Hi Dick A short answer to your question is that there is no likelyhood of buildings having any influence on the conditions at the proposed Australian venue. Australia has provided answers to supplementary questions posed by the Events Committee to that committee's satisfaction. The two bids are curr...