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by RoyL
23 Jan 2012, 05:01
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: 2013 World Championships
Replies: 44
Views: 59203

Re: 2013 World Championships

Yes, I really have always believed that more information available to more people is the best course. Without getting into the details of what happened in 2008, I was of the opinion then as I am now, that as much information as possible should be shared with the class membership. In hindsight, in fa...
by RoyL
22 Jan 2012, 21:04
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: 2013 World Championships
Replies: 44
Views: 59203

Re: 2013 World Championships

I always thought that keeping everyone informed and soliciting feedback from members on important decisions was part of the role of an organization's leadership. Maybe it is a little messy and time consuming and sometimes people might even disagree with you or tell you things that you don't want to ...
by RoyL
11 Jan 2012, 22:01
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: 2013 World Championships
Replies: 44
Views: 59203

Re: 2013 World Championships

If informed input from the class members is desired, it would seem valuable to make the different 2013 bids available for everyone to see and comment on before a decision is made rather than after...
by RoyL
06 Sep 2011, 15:15
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Moulded sails -- future rule change?
Replies: 9
Views: 16091

Re: Moulded sails -- future rule change?

"Do not worry NS [North Sails] wont start making model sails not enough money for them." Actually, not true. I'm friends with Tom Whidden president of North Sails and we have talked about 3DL for models. If someone places an order, they will make the sails. Their very, very large and expensive machi...
by RoyL
04 Sep 2011, 23:40
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Moulded sails -- future rule change?
Replies: 9
Views: 16091

Re: Moulded sails -- future rule change?

I never thought this day would come, but I am in virtually complete agreement with Lester Gilbert on this issue. Numerous "big" boat classes have prohibited the use of molded sails for exactly the reasons Lester sets forth. To get a molded sail right takes considerable expertise and specialized equi...
by RoyL
03 Sep 2011, 07:09
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Except a little over two years ago our current class Technical Vice Chairman interpreted the exact same supposedly clear language in exactly the opposite manner and said that under those rules molded sails using heat or force were illegal. I also recall a few posts back that the current IOMICA Execu...
by RoyL
17 Jul 2011, 16:17
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Please explain the following--if the IOM rules are so clear regarding molded sails, why has the same person--the current and prior head of the class technical committee--"interpreted" the rules in two different ways in the course of a few years? Also, please explain how as stated above the class is ...
by RoyL
11 Jul 2011, 23:39
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

How about letting the class vote on the issue and decide what it wants?
by RoyL
04 Jul 2011, 21:41
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Can't speak for anyone else, but I for one have stopped posting on this topic, because it is clear how this is all going to end. The person who alone created this issue--Robert Grubisa--who ruled first in 2003 that sails molded by heat or force were not class legal and then later in 2011 that his in...
by RoyL
25 Jun 2011, 14:40
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Although never having admitted in public to "professing to be a layer", I'm hopeful that my wife shares this opinion....
by RoyL
24 Jun 2011, 23:06
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

I think a number of different questions are being mashed together here First question is what should be the policy of the IOM Class regarding "3DL type" sails made over a mold? I think there are good arguments on both sides of the question. I think the issue should be aired out in public and then th...
by RoyL
22 Jun 2011, 16:19
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Marko: If by "back channels" you mean that I heard from a few competitors at the event that the Croatian team was using one piece "3DL" type sails and to check them out in pictures on the World's website, then "yes" I heard through back channels. If you mean I was told about the problem with measure...
by RoyL
22 Jun 2011, 04:48
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Thinking a little about how to go forward, one thing would seem to be very clear---the last thing IOMICA needs is another "technical interpretation" on the legality of molded sails. This is an issue that the class should vote on. Let the issue be aired out both positive and negative and then hold a ...
by RoyL
19 Jun 2011, 20:36
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

I actually think there are two important issues going on here--First, does the IOM class want to permit single panel molded sails? Questions like these I have always believed should be decided on by a vote of the class and not by a technical "interpretation". Second, and equally important is what ha...
by RoyL
18 Jun 2011, 22:56
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

John: I think you have it right. The past (and current) VC Technical ruled that these sails aren't legal. Even if the prior interpretation "expires" (which I'm not sure is correct), I think at the very least the prior interpretation has to be relied upon unless and until a new ruling says differentl...
by RoyL
17 Jun 2011, 23:39
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Actually, what I am remembering is an early IOM Class rule interpretation (Number 5 from I think 2003) that said that sails shaped by heat or force were not class legal.

Was curious why this didn't apply. Also was wondering if the one piece sails worked and if they were fast....
by RoyL
16 Jun 2011, 22:20
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 110687

Single Panel Molded Sails

In looking at some of the pictures from the recent IOM World Championship, I noticed that a few boats were sailing with jibs that appeared to be a molded single panel of mylar. The sails looked interesting. Anyone know the back story? And, also, I thought I remembered an interpretation where this wa...
by RoyL
12 Jun 2011, 18:47
Forum: General IOM
Topic: IOMICA Website--What Happened?
Replies: 19
Views: 39998

IOMICA Website--What Happened?

Just wondering what happened to this website. Used to be regularly updated and widely visited. The home page doesn't even mention the outcome of the World Championship (congrats again Peter). The class officers never give updates on what is going on or issues confronting the class. No real technical...
by RoyL
04 Jun 2011, 21:04
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: New IOM World Champions
Replies: 0
Views: 6133

New IOM World Champions

Congratulations to Peter Stollery for winning the 2011 IOM World Championship. Also, congrats to Brad Gibson and BG Sails and Design--1, 2, 3 at the Worlds in both boat and sails. And finally, major thanks to the MYA and the West Kirby Sailing club for hosting the event. It takes a lot and it should...
by RoyL
06 May 2011, 02:56
Forum: General IOM
Topic: How important is weight?
Replies: 7
Views: 10256

Re: How important is weight?

Years ago, when I was first learning to shoot, my instructor told me that it was more important for a beginner rather than an expert to have the best equipment possible. He said it was hard enough to learn to shoot right; to learn with a gun with faulty sights was almost impossible. Weight is import...
by RoyL
20 Mar 2011, 20:36
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Dry or Waterless Measuring
Replies: 14
Views: 21278

Re: Dry or Waterless Measuring

In thinking more about this issue, I believe the question of validity of a dry measurement system is two fold--first does a dry measurement system "accept" existing boats that measure in a tank? And second, what boats would a dry measurement system "permit" that a tank would not? Each would appear t...
by RoyL
17 Mar 2011, 16:40
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Dry or Waterless Measuring
Replies: 14
Views: 21278

Re: Dry or Waterless Measuring

Given how quiet this board has become lately, it might be a good idea to send this information to various designers directly and solicit their comments and also to post this information on various NCA boards (Australia, US, GBR, etc.) to get some better feedback...roy
by RoyL
16 Mar 2011, 05:09
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Dry or Waterless Measuring
Replies: 14
Views: 21278

Re: Dry or Waterless Measuring

The effort and thought put into this project is appreciated. The problem that I believe is inherent in this and all other dry measurement systems that I have seen proposed to date is that it allows designers to fundamentally change the nature of IOM hulls. In the proposal it is acknowledged that hul...
by RoyL
09 Mar 2011, 14:40
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Asking for Interpretation - rigging
Replies: 13
Views: 18933

Re: Asking for Interpretation - rigging

Barry: The issue here is not about what IRSA did or the final decision issued. The issue is whether it was proper for someone with an admitted financial interest to be involved in the process of deciding a question asked by the person he pays regular royalties to. My reading of the governing documen...
by RoyL
09 Mar 2011, 03:35
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Asking for Interpretation - rigging
Replies: 13
Views: 18933

Re: Asking for Interpretation - rigging

Barry---I'm truly sorry you don't respect my opinions. I actually believe the issues I am raising and the questions I pose are valid and important. More important, I have tried to be respectful in my postings. I ask that you read all of my posts over the last ten years and I challenge you to find an...
by RoyL
07 Mar 2011, 06:55
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Asking for Interpretation - rigging
Replies: 13
Views: 18933

Re: Asking for Interpretation - rigging

The issue here is not whether a rules interpretation is right or wrong. It is who should be allowed to decide the question. In just a quick check of various ISAF rules is it very clear that it is required that the integrity of all officials must be beyond reproach (see for example the ISAF rules on ...
by RoyL
27 Jan 2011, 22:56
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: Weeds
Replies: 3
Views: 8705

Weeds

Recently, I have been wondering what should be the proper response (both as a competitor and as the race committee) to the presence of weeds during the course of a race. Two situations come to mind--first, what to do when in a series of heats different competitors acquire weeds. Second, what to do a...
by RoyL
17 Dec 2010, 18:15
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: New Country Joining IOMICA
Replies: 12
Views: 17139

Re: New Country Joining IOMICA

Barry: If I understand what you are saying, the Executive decided to accelerate the time in which a new country could gain admittance to IOMICA to allow participation in the upcoming World Championships. I applaud this pro-active stance in ignoring the literal class rules in favor of moving things f...
by RoyL
29 Nov 2010, 21:05
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: The Cost of Operating a Major Event
Replies: 8
Views: 11310

Re: The Cost of Operating a Major Event

Doing some rough math, it look like the cost of a continental championship (not including the value of sponsorships or donations) is roughly $50,000 US of which entry fees make up approximately half. All in all, it seems to me that the class has to find a way to cut these costs significantly if we w...
by RoyL
28 Nov 2010, 20:38
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: How many Actually Voted - 2010 AGM
Replies: 5
Views: 11396

Re: How many Actually Voted - 2010 AGM

This depressingly low turnout clearly demonstrates that contrary to what has been claimed by some, the current electoral college system doesn't protect smaller countries--it gives undue power to big countries and a few voters. I can't see how the current system can be defended. If you are interested...