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RoyL wrote: 01 Oct 2026, 22:16 Which raises the question of what would be the estimated costs of production?

IOMICA has the financial returns from the events so should be able to publish the cost for recent events alongside the coverage details. This would give a view of what actual costs are likely to be.

[quote="John Ball" (such funding should be part of the regatta budget and responsibility of the host)
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If the costs are in the event budget it implies that the competitors are to pay for the streaming as outside funding is very difficult.

If we are to continue to provide a consistent level ...

I am not technical like others who have posted, so, the rule needs to be simple for a builder to measure to ensure compliance.

Measuring surface area of a vang seems over complicated for its purpose.

Could the rule not be worded such that the “traditional” version is accepted without measurement ...

I may be adding a an extra complication, but who decides what is class legal?
My understanding of the class rules is" If in doubt ask", who do you ask, and how do these decisions get broadcast to the class owners


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If there is a new idea, or move away from the ...

I may be adding a an extra complication, but who decides what is class legal?
My understanding of the class rules is" If in doubt ask", who do you ask, and how do these decisions get broadcast to the class owners

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