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by Alfonso
13 Mar 2009, 12:13
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Can You See It?
Replies: 22
Views: 19185

Bruce, the funny part of your previous post is that you realize now that the idea of numbers on marks is a very good one. The sad part is that the recommendation to paint numbers on the marks is in the IOMICA Event Manual (page 15), that you are the VC Events and I realized now that you have never r...
by Alfonso
13 Mar 2009, 11:53
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Can You See It?
Replies: 22
Views: 19185

Thank you Peter for your quick answer.
by Alfonso
12 Mar 2009, 23:08
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Can You See It?
Replies: 22
Views: 19185

Bruce said: Ken Great idea to put IOM size numbers on the marks! I do not know wether should I cry or smile. But anyway, as Peter Allen has came into this post of the forum I would like to ask him if he knows how the control area in the next WC is going to be and how high over the sea level. I made ...
by Alfonso
12 Mar 2009, 18:15
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Corrector weights
Replies: 71
Views: 63884

Roy, the length, draught and weight of the boat is in section C Of course, at the time of fundamental measurement we do not use the tank or the scale. Do you do that in USA? I do not need to talk with the leading sailors, because as Barry has said in this post "if everyone else was running off the e...
by Alfonso
12 Mar 2009, 16:52
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Corrector weights
Replies: 71
Views: 63884

Roy, now I am even more concerned than before. Are you sure that if we move the corrector weights we have to re measure the boat? I was going to answer you but I have seen that John Ball has answered you in another post. Roy I remind you again that you are the VCTechnical, so take care when you make...
by Alfonso
12 Mar 2009, 10:07
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Corrector weights
Replies: 71
Views: 63884

Dear Roy,

(now is my time to make questions :) )

To start from the beginning, do you agree that any owner can move the corrector weights between events?

In case you answer NO I would like to know why.
by Alfonso
11 Mar 2009, 22:50
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Corrector weights
Replies: 71
Views: 63884

Roy I did not answer your question because I saw Lester's explanation and I thought it was clear enough.

Then if you agree with us that I can move the corrector weights between events you also have to agree with me that the way that owners fix them in/on the hull does not need to be very “strongâ€
by Alfonso
11 Mar 2009, 19:00
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Corrector weights
Replies: 71
Views: 63884

Dear Jim, I like your explanation. I think it is clearer than Roy's. But that doesn't mean that I agree with you :) I got the definition from the Oxford English Dictionary. I think you can consult it in the web. If the rules were written in Spanish I would know which is the right dictionary to look ...
by Alfonso
10 Mar 2009, 22:32
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Corrector weights
Replies: 71
Views: 63884

Corrector weights

As to your velcro suggestion please explain how attachment with velcro is "fixed" or "permanent". Dear Roy, I also use the Velcro solution to fix the corrector weights to my boat and I have no doubt that I comply with the rules. According with the dictionary to fix means attach or position securely...
by Alfonso
09 Mar 2009, 11:38
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Battery Weight & Placement
Replies: 118
Views: 99394

First of all I have to admit that rule C.4.3. already clarify that the corrector weights can't be altered during an event, so no provision need to be made in this rule. Corrector weights are a different matter. The rules here are very clear--they are to be fixed into the hull. This to me means perma...
by Alfonso
07 Mar 2009, 10:50
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Battery Weight & Placement
Replies: 118
Views: 99394

I think I understand what Lester has pointed out that the use of the word racing at the beginning of section C can create some “problemsâ€
by Alfonso
11 Feb 2009, 09:55
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Battery Weight & Placement
Replies: 118
Views: 99394

Well I think that Robert has highlighted a different face of the same coin which is even more interesting. Now I change my mind and I think we have to make something.
by Alfonso
10 Feb 2009, 14:36
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Jib Attachment
Replies: 14
Views: 14651

I am also sorry Roy because I do not understand where is the problem. I think I miss something. Can you give us a more detailed explanation?
by Alfonso
10 Feb 2009, 12:01
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Battery Weight & Placement
Replies: 118
Views: 99394

Well, as Lester has pointed out I don't think we need to clarify anything else.

I remember in one of our Nationals we had to weight the batteries and the measurer took notice of the position in the boat.
by Alfonso
10 Feb 2009, 11:56
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Battery Meters
Replies: 3
Views: 5596

ESP NCA is already working on the proposal and we hope to get it approved by our members on time.
by Alfonso
04 Feb 2009, 09:37
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Coming of age
Replies: 13
Views: 13325

Dear Ole if you are waiting for an action of the Exec, just relax and take it easy.

I see you are the chairman of NOR NCA, Can you see the lasts post of this topic?

http://www.iomclass.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1328
by Alfonso
03 Feb 2009, 14:06
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposal of GBR
Replies: 4
Views: 6385

I agree with you that the intention of the amendment was what you mention, but not what the rule will say in case ISAF RSD approves the change.
by Alfonso
02 Feb 2009, 23:45
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposal of GBR
Replies: 4
Views: 6385

Proposal of GBR

Recently one of the skippers of my country imported a boat from another country and I am asking, as NCA representative, to the officer of the exporter country to send me the measurement forms. As I know that GBR made a proposal to simplify this procedure, I started reading the proposal of amendments...
by Alfonso
23 Jan 2009, 10:43
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Who select the host city from among several candidates?
Replies: 6
Views: 9302

Bruce is, of course, likely to be open to opinions and suggestions from interested parties. Dear Andy, how the members of the WC are going to make any suggestions or comments if we couldn't see the questionnaires submited for both parties. I asked the Exec to show this questionnaire, at least the q...
by Alfonso
21 Jan 2009, 11:11
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Can You See It?
Replies: 22
Views: 19185

I have seen some suggestions that in the upcoming World's in Barbados, the judges will be positioned on a level above the competitors. Not sure it is appropriate to have the judges able to see better than the sailors. Judges need to be at the same level than competitors but if we have to be at diff...
by Alfonso
21 Jan 2009, 10:17
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: International Entrance Fees
Replies: 47
Views: 40153

Why don't we come back to the origin of this post? According with the sailbarbados.com web page this is what we are going to get for our money: Opening ceremony Goodie bags Daily prize for top sailor Overall prizes for the top 10 competitors Temporary membership at the Barbados Yacht Club Use of Top...
by Alfonso
16 Jan 2009, 11:41
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Mid Event Measurement Checks
Replies: 23
Views: 19939

As a IOM skipper (not as VC Events), I feel that if a boat is found out of measurement in a mid race check, a DSQ for that heat is appropriate. There is plenty of time to make sure your boat is legal and plenty of official measurers to certify that fact. If you have a new piece of equipment or fitt...
by Alfonso
16 Jan 2009, 09:35
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: International Entrance Fees
Replies: 47
Views: 40153

I am really glad to see the comments of so many top skippers about how to improve our racing system. I hope that the Exec and BAR are taking care of all these ideas. I agree 100% with Graham’s last post. Probably the mission of the buddy it should be not to watch the incidents like taking care tha...
by Alfonso
10 Jan 2009, 13:54
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: International Entrance Fees
Replies: 47
Views: 40153

As Zoran said this post started as a discussion about entry fees but now I see we are discussing about Worlds and Continental Championship conception. I don’t have such a long experience as Zoran, who is probably the most qualified person in the class to speak about this issue because he knows ver...
by Alfonso
08 Jan 2009, 13:29
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: International Entrance Fees
Replies: 47
Views: 40153

I think that may be we are discussing for nothing. Everything started because Rob thinks that the entry fee for the next WC it is too expensive. A few posts later Zoran explained that one of the reason why Rob thinks it is too expensive is because of the depreciation of the GBP and of course it is c...
by Alfonso
08 Jan 2009, 12:07
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Mid Event Measurement Checks
Replies: 23
Views: 19939

IMHO IOMICA does not need to do anything in this issue. The RRS is quite clear in this point if the measurer detect that a boat does not comply with the class rule it will be protested by the race committee and the Jury will decide the penalty. What do we have to add? whether DSQ is a very high pena...
by Alfonso
31 Dec 2008, 09:15
Forum: WC Next formal meeting
Topic: WC Meeting 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 43281

I think that Olivier clicked on the wrong emoticons.

:shock: More than one month to know the results...!!!
by Alfonso
06 Dec 2008, 16:04
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Feedback on the 2008 European Championship Regatta
Replies: 12
Views: 13921

Zoran, I agree with you that the feedback of competitors, umpires, race officers and organizers is is very important if we want to learn of our mistakes and try to make the next championship better than the previous one. I also agree with you that umpires make a great job. They all have a very high ...
by Alfonso
30 Nov 2008, 08:05
Forum: WC Next formal meeting
Topic: WC Meeting 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 43281

Andy, we sent your file the 24th, I have just send it to you again. Let me know if you don't receive it.
by Alfonso
26 Nov 2008, 12:08
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Feedback on the 2008 European Championship Regatta
Replies: 12
Views: 13921

I agree with Jeff that in future events we have to take care of race/wind conditions. But having said that, what does a good race/wind condition mean? For me good race/wind conditions means: 1º The wind comes clear from the prevailing wind directions. 2º The venue has a high percentage of days wit...