505 Worlds - Day #0 - Measurement Day
Measurement Day
Today was measurement day. The wind was blowing a good 20-25knots (photo in the gallery)but we did not go onto the water, as we still had quite a lot of work to do on the boat.
International 505 Site - Have you visited it yet?
The International 505 website (http://www.int505.org/) has been updated to include Africa specific information. There is a category for events in Africa, which Peter Roos has started updating, and also a forum for discussions relevant to the fleets on the continent.
We urge all members to make use of it. We would like the international community to know that the RSA fleet is healthy, active, participating, and proud of their performances and achievements.
Does anyone want to volunteer for the local administrator role? If so please contact one of the Exco members on rsa505@rsa505.org.za
International Website
The international website has been updated - take a look - http://www.int505.org
International AGM agenda
See below the agenda for the AGM to be held at the world championships in Italy.
Worlds 2008 - Palermo!
Who is going to this years 505 Worlds in Palermo?
Those still interested please contact an Exco member (rsa505@rsa505.org) so we can assist where required and co-ordinate the response to Italy.
Please read the email received from the Worlds organising committee below.
Ballot on Carbon Spars
A recent Email from our international secretary Peter Roos reads:
Good morning, gentlemen and ladies
I am pleased to be able to release the results of the recent ballot concerning carbon spinnaker poles and booms.
The ballots have been recorded and approved by two members of the IEC as required.
The overall results of the ballot were:
For 168 Against 116
The motion to allow the use of carbon booms and poles is therefore carried. The appropriate wording will be introduced into the current rules of the class.
Regards
Peter
Ballot on Carbon Spars
Hi Ladies and Gents,
Please receive the ballot form for the proposal on allowing carbon booms and poles in the fleet. Find it here
I would appreciate it if you check with colleagues from other fleets to ensure that every boat owner has access to the ballot, even in other national fleets.
All boat owners should fill in and submit the ballot forms to Peter by email peter@trequity.co.za
New ISAF ruling on Rule 42 !
Hi Guys,
Please familiarise yourselves with the new ruling, as it will be implemented at Palermo. (And should also be used as soon as possible for local events)
Regards
Peter
Worlds 2008 - Palermo, Italy
Worlds 2008
At the last Exco meeting held earlier in January 2008, it was decided to support those wishing to attend the worlds in Palermo, Italy later this year.
Who is interested in going to Palermo from 4-19 October 2008?
Visit the worlds website at http://www.505worlds2008.com and start making your plans.
International News from Dirk
The ten events selected by the ISAF Council for the
2012 Olympic Sailing Competition are:
One person dinghy - Men
One person dinghy heavy - Men
Two person dinghy - Men
Two person dinghy high performance - Men
Windsurfer - Men
Keelboat - Men
One person dinghy - Women
Two person dinghy - Women
Keelboat match racing - Women
Windsurfer - Women
That means, the Tornado/ Katamerans and 470/man are out!
