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- 16 Aug 2009, 01:20
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: IOM in ISAF
- Replies: 198
- Views: 160244
Robert: Best I can tell, Lester Gilbert's post is simply his opinion of what ISAF will or will not require for an IOMICA sanctioned world championship based on his personal interpretation of what he thinks are the relevant ISAF rules. Unless Lester is now authorized to speak on behalf of ISAF, his v...
- 14 Aug 2009, 00:07
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: IOM in ISAF
- Replies: 198
- Views: 160244
To the extent ISAF requirements for running international r/c sailing events mandate high costs, event complexity and extra staff, it is a very relevant part of any discussion of the pros and cons of an affiliation with ISAF. Fact is R/C sailing is different from other forms of sailing. It certainly...
- 12 Aug 2009, 17:31
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: IOM in ISAF
- Replies: 198
- Views: 160244
I guess I'm still a little unclear about what is going on here. If I read Marko's post correctly, he is suggesting that the current IOMICA Executive is in the process of negotiating terms and conditions for our possible direct affiliation with ISAF. Looking at the posts from Jan, Barry and Alfonso, ...
- 11 Aug 2009, 06:13
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: IOM in ISAF
- Replies: 198
- Views: 160244
- 11 Aug 2009, 02:00
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: IOM in ISAF
- Replies: 198
- Views: 160244
I'm trying to understand how this process works--does IOMICA have the ability to negotiate the terms of its affiliation with ISAF or does IOMICA have to first join ISAF and later try to negotiate changes? It would seem to me that we really need to try to solve the cost problems of National and Conti...
- 29 Jul 2009, 05:15
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Election Reform
- Replies: 35
- Views: 36467
I can't see how allowing direct elections of IOMICA officers will undermine NCAs. I also don't see the difference between types of sailors. If you own and register an IOM and you care enough to vote, I don't see why you shouldn't have a full voice in class affairs. I guess if you look at anything lo...
- 26 Jul 2009, 00:32
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Election Reform
- Replies: 35
- Views: 36467
Antionio: Respectfully, I think your lack of fluency in English and a less than clear understanding of the rules and history of our class have lead you down the wrong path. If you read the class regulations and constitution you will see that the method provided to change our class rules in a binding...
- 24 Jul 2009, 20:06
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Election Reform
- Replies: 35
- Views: 36467
Election Reform
In thinking about some of the problems that arose as part of the most recent IOMICA election, I think it might be worth considering changing our voting system to "one owner/one vote" and to a fixed date for the class AGM. I've always thought direct, popular vote elections are the best way to decide ...
- 17 Jul 2009, 03:16
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Barry: Sometimes with only a few loud voices talking it can seem that the reasoned and reasonable approach you are championing isn't appreciated or welcome. In fact you should know that you are exactly what the class needs at this time and you have a world of support behind you. I can only urge you ...
- 16 Jul 2009, 17:41
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Just to clarify a few matters about the AGM in Barbados. The class rules require that a member of the existing executive chair the AGM. By default, Bruce Andersen was the only officer in attendance so the job fell to him. The vote count and results were supplied to Bruce by Anders Wallin, the IOMICA...
- 15 Jul 2009, 01:41
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Just to prove that a near brush with death really can change a person--I agree 100% with Jim and 90% with Marko. I also promise not to go after Lester no matter how wrong he may be (that's a joke in case anyone has any doubts). This should be resolved among the affected parties and hopefully in a wa...
- 14 Jul 2009, 21:53
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Brig: If you read the constitution and regulations carefully, you will find very specific procedures on how binding changes are enacted. These procedures involve specific advance notice and voting based on the number of boats registered/certificated in each NCA. Basically, they are the procedures th...
- 14 Jul 2009, 17:50
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
This is exactly the public debate that should not be happening. The "resolutions" that are being referred to are plain and simple not binding on anyone. There is nothing in the IOMICA constitution or regulations or rules that allow for the passage of "resolutions" whatsoever. They are not "lawful Wo...
- 13 Jul 2009, 22:48
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Never trust a Canadian to explain the very, very strange US electoral college system (lol)! Not that it matters to us in IOMICA, but Marko has it exactly backward as to how the electoral college system works in the United States. Fact is each individual state determines for itself as to how it desir...
- 11 Jul 2009, 21:09
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Respectfully, I don't believe Lester has framed the issue before us correctly. The question is not whether NCA representatives can "personally" choose how their country's votes should be allocated. That is clearly not a desired result. The question is does IOMICA have the authority to determine how ...
- 11 Jul 2009, 15:57
- Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
- Topic: Results of 2009 AGM
- Replies: 41
- Views: 45649
Andy: I too was hoping to do nothing but watch from the sidelines but now that you have spoken I have to respectfully disagree. Please read the official documents that govern our class--the IOMICA constitution and regulations. Nowhere in those documents is it specified that that the Executive or Wor...
- 09 Jul 2009, 17:49
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Feedback on Barbados 2009 World Championship
- Replies: 26
- Views: 26151
I think we all feel that IOMICA needs to come up with a better, less expensive plan for judging/umpiring major events. However, let's not forget that judges aren't the only expense that we should examine. For example, are there ways to reduce travel and lodging costs for competitors? Could IOMICA ex...
- 08 Jul 2009, 18:48
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Feedback on Barbados 2009 World Championship
- Replies: 26
- Views: 26151
I think Nigel and Peter have both identified the critical issue that needs to be addressed for our major events going forward--Cost! Unless we figure out ways to reduce the cost of organizing a World or Continental championship, the number of countries able to host an event will dwindle to nothing. ...
- 03 Jul 2009, 00:29
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Feedback on Barbados 2009 World Championship
- Replies: 26
- Views: 26151
A few thoughts inspired by my time spent observing the IOM Worlds in Barbados. 1. The Control Area: At the Barbados event the practice was to have the competitors stand on an elevated platform overlooking the course. This has been the case at many major IOM events. The other principal practice is to...
- 11 Jun 2009, 00:29
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: The Future of IOMICA Technical Matters
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5054
The Future of IOMICA Technical Matters
As my time in the IOMICA VC Technical job draws to a close, I thought I would pass on a few things I have learned over the last few years. I have come to realize there are basically only three kinds of technical questions that we face and each should be handled in a different manner. The first type ...
- 01 Jun 2009, 15:51
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: When to call 'Contact!'
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7234
First question is should third parties be responsible for calling "contact" at all. Lots of interesting back and forth could be had on that issue. Putting that aside, there are no "percentages" in the umpire business. You call fouls when you see them in any sport. Period. You try to see it all and y...
- 31 May 2009, 16:08
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: G.3.4 ON RULEBOOK
- Replies: 38
- Views: 36851
Antonio: I am sure you are making some important points, but it is very hard to understand. Perhaps you might have someone review your posts to improve the English a bit. As a general matter, I agree that our measurement form needs to be reworked and simplified. Also, as I have said here earlier, we...
- 30 May 2009, 15:32
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: ISAF reply to CR changes proposed at 2008 AGM
- Replies: 23
- Views: 24225
Gee, and I thought I was the lawyer here...seems to me that you are ducking a simple question. Let me try it again-- if elected to the IOM Executive Committee, would you ask, vote for, welcome or support the appointment of Lester Gilbert to the IOM Class Technical Sub-Committee? It is a question tha...
- 30 May 2009, 08:28
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: ISAF reply to CR changes proposed at 2008 AGM
- Replies: 23
- Views: 24225
- 30 May 2009, 02:56
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: ISAF reply to CR changes proposed at 2008 AGM
- Replies: 23
- Views: 24225
I guess it isn't surprising that the responses of Lester Gilbert and Robert Grubisa are so similar. Also not surprising is that both see the letter we received from ISAF as justification of their own opinions. However, let's stop playing around. Robert Grubisa isn't asking real questions, he is enga...
- 29 May 2009, 00:34
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: ISAF reply to CR changes proposed at 2008 AGM
- Replies: 23
- Views: 24225
Excuse me all while I hijack this thread for a moment, but my patience has reached an end. I've looked back over everything I've written here and otherwise and while I have strongly disagreed with a number of things Lester Gilbert has said and even "called him out" from time to time, I believe I hav...
- 29 May 2009, 00:02
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: G.3.4 ON RULEBOOK
- Replies: 38
- Views: 36851
- 28 May 2009, 17:54
- Forum: General IOM
- Topic: Time to change the Roy and Lester dynamic
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7357
- 28 May 2009, 17:47
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: G.3.4 ON RULEBOOK
- Replies: 38
- Views: 36851
Antonio: The answer to your question is "no". We don't need a rule change for something that is perfectly clear. MAINSAILS must have battens or batten pockets. If anyone is making mainsails without battens or pockets, they are not class legal and should not have been signed off by measurer. One thin...
- 28 May 2009, 03:17
- Forum: Class Rules
- Topic: ISAF reply to CR changes proposed at 2008 AGM
- Replies: 23
- Views: 24225
Funny how different people can read things in such a different way. I read the ISAF response as a rebuke to self- important pedants who spend their time creating problems for the sport of it. I also did not find a single word in the ISAF response that suggests that democratic voting is a bad idea. O...