IOMICA Forum

A Proposal for a resolution for the 2006 AGM has been received:

[quote]Resolution:
WC_AGM2006_01

Proposing NCA:
FRA

Proposal:
Concerning sails building:
Add G.3.1 (b)(14) Where the body of the sail consists of one part, slit(s) into the leech may be use to shape the sail.
Add G.4.1 (b)(11) Where the body of the sail consists of one part, slit(s) into the leech may be use to shape the sail.

Discussion:
It’s a very simple method to build sails, low cost, and “home madeâ€

I agree with the idea in principal.
However I feel the actual rules will need a little more work.
If a slit is cut into the sail it will need to be joined in some manner?
For a conventional broad seam joint there are plenty of controls over seam width, number of seams etc etc, shouldn't these be included in the "slit" rule?
Will a pair of slits (one at the luff & one at the leach) be the same as a seam?

The ERS definition for seam is:
"overlap where two or more ply forming the body of the sail are joined"

A 'ply' is 'a sheet of sail material'

So is the join between the two parts of the slit an ERS seam ??

How many slits would be allowed ? ( three for main, two for jib ?)

The proposed rule change needs to be revised at least with these specifications before it makes sense to vote about it.

Could I just add to Anders comments that this proposal was rejected at the last AGM. With out clarification of a slit, its length, number etc this simple change ( with good intent) has the potential to create complex sails outside the current rules of 4 panel 3 seam Main etc.
Could i suggest that the clarification of the split be requested and then from that a rewording of the proposal.
Regards
Greg Willis