Voting Results
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 09:45
Max Keeping
Below is the tally of votes for rule proposals. Twenty-one people voted and the class constitution states: • 7.2
All proposed rule changes will be presented by the President to current members of the Association via email, fax, or mail. Proposals shall be deemed carried if two-thirds of the votes are cast in favour. The approved rule changes will come into effect on March 1st of the following year.
Therefore, 14 votes are required for a proposal to be carried. Unfortunately, these rules do not go into effect until next March. From | To | Yes | No | | 1.3The basic weight of the standard K-25 as supplied by the manufacturer shall be a minimum of 1430 kg. Yachts found to be below this minimum will add the appropriate ballast to their bow and stern only. | 1.3The basic weight of a Kirby 25 shall be a minimum of 1,430 kg. Yachts found to be below this minimum will add the appropriate ballast in a permanent fashion either behind the aft-most bulkhead (located at the aft end of the cockpit) or attached to the forward end of the forward hull liner, within 500 mm of the bow of the boat.
Specified equipment for this minimum weight includes:
· Hull and deck, rudder;
· Spar, boom, spinnaker pole, all standing and running rigging;
· 4 sails;
· all standard deck equipment; and,
· all non-removable fittings.
This minimum weight does not include:
· outboard motor or fuel;
· head or galley fittings;
· safety equipment;
· racing equipment;
· crew or personal gear;
· any other removable equipment or fittings, mandatory or otherwise. | 21 | 0 | | 1.6All deck fittings shall remain as located by the builder except as specifically permitted by these class rules. The type, size, or manufacturer may vary provided they serve the same function. | 1.6Deleted. | 17 | 4 |
2.1.2For any class regatta only one mainsail, one Genoa, 4140 mm < LP> 2830 mm, one jib LP < 2830 mm and one spinnaker may be used. Local fleets may opt for additional sails to suit local conditions. | 2.1.2
For any class regatta only one mainsail, one Genoa, 4140 mm < LP> 2830 mm, one jib LP < 2830 mm and one spinnaker may be used.
If a sail is damaged, a replacement conforming to the dimensions listed above may be used at the discretion of the Race Committee. A boat that substitutes a damaged sail shall report the use or intended use of such sail to the Race Committee as soon as possible following the race in which the original sail was damaged.
Local fleets may opt to add to suit local conditions. | 21 | 0 | | 3.4.1The main boom may only be fitted with attachment points for: an adjustable outhaul, one main sheet fiddle block, a vang, reefing equipment and spinnaker boom storage hangers. | 3.4.1The main boom may only be fitted with attachment points for: an adjustable outhaul, two main sheet blocks, a vang, reefing equipment and spinnaker boom storage hangers. | 19 | 2 | | 3.5.2The spinnaker pole fittings shall be of the same style as supplied by the licensed builder. | 3.5.2The spinnaker pole shall be of the same style and material as supplied by the licensed builder. A spinnaker pole track with one ring that can be adjusted no higher than 1825 mm above the mast step and no lower than 1360 mm above the mast step is permitted. | 18 | 3 | | 4.1.1Only two foresail halyards are permitted, one of which shall be used as a spinnaker halyard. The double sheave box for the halyards will be located below the attachment point of the forestay. | 4.1.1Up to three (3) foresail halyards are permitted. A double sheave box for 2 halyards will be located below the attachment point of the forestay. An additional foresail or spinnaker halyard is permitted. The sheave box or mast attachment point may be no higher than 100 mm above the forestay attachment point on the front side of the mast. | 9 | 12 | | 4.7.1.1Only 3 winches of 8:1 maximum power ratio, are permitted. Multi speed and self tailing winches are not permitted. All winches are to be mounted on the cabin top in the position specified in the design drawings. | 4.7.1.1Deleted. | 11 | 10 | | 4.8.1Roller sail furling gear is prohibited. | 4.8.1Deleted. | 14 | 7 |
4.9.5The cleats for the three halyards, jib sheets, boomvang, Cunningham, spinnaker pole up-haul and down-haul are to be mounted on the cabin top. The type and location of blocks and cleats for the barber hauler, twings, spinnaker sheet and guy controls are optional. | 4.9.5Deleted. | 16 | 5 | | 4.9.8Replacement and relocation of halyard cleats with clutches is permitted providing they remain on the cabin top. | 4.9.8Deleted | 17 | 4 | | 5.3The outboard motor must remain on its motor mount, on the transom, at all times. | 5.3The outboard motor may be removed from the motor mount but it must stay onboard. | 5 | 16 | | Section 7 Optional Equipment Permitted While Class Racing7.1Two compasses (of any type), 1 knot meter-log,1 depth sounder 1 weather radio, 1 Windex with light, 1 hand bearing compass, 1 GPS receiver.7.2A tiller extension, length optional | Section 7 OptionalDeleted. | 17 | 4 |
Rules
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 14:13
Max Keeping
The article directly below this one contains the proposed rule changes for 2010. I've sent out an email to the paid members asking them to vote yes or no on each proposal. I will be tallying the results in one week. If you have paid your dues and I have missed you please contact me and I will forward the email to you. Max
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 April 2010 14:24 )
Rule Proposals 2010
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 14:09
Max Keeping
From | To | Yes | No | | 1.3The basic weight of the standard K-25 as supplied by the manufacturer shall be a minimum of 1430 kg. Yachts found to be below this minimum will add the appropriate ballast to their bow and stern only. | 1.3The basic weight of a Kirby 25 shall be a minimum of 1,430 kg. Yachts found to be below this minimum will add the appropriate ballast in a permanent fashion either behind the aft-most bulkhead (located at the aft end of the cockpit) or attached to the forward end of the forward hull liner, within 500 mm of the bow of the boat.
Specified equipment for this minimum weight includes:
· Hull and deck, rudder;
· Spar, boom, spinnaker pole, all standing and running rigging;
· 4 sails;
· all standard deck equipment; and,
· all non-removable fittings.
This minimum weight does not include:
· outboard motor or fuel;
· head or galley fittings;
· safety equipment;
· racing equipment;
· crew or personal gear;
· any other removable equipment or fittings, mandatory or otherwise. | | | | 1.6All deck fittings shall remain as located by the builder except as specifically permitted by these class rules. The type, size, or manufacturer may vary provided they serve the same function. | 1.6Deleted. | | |
2.1.2For any class regatta only one mainsail, one Genoa, 4140 mm < LP> 2830 mm, one jib LP < 2830 mm and one spinnaker may be used. Local fleets may opt for additional sails to suit local conditions. | 2.1.2
For any class regatta only one mainsail, one Genoa, 4140 mm < LP> 2830 mm, one jib LP < 2830 mm and one spinnaker may be used.
If a sail is damaged, a replacement conforming to the dimensions listed above may be used at the discretion of the Race Committee. A boat that substitutes a damaged sail shall report the use or intended use of such sail to the Race Committee as soon as possible following the race in which the original sail was damaged.
Local fleets may opt to add to suit local conditions. | | | | 3.4.1The main boom may only be fitted with attachment points for: an adjustable outhaul, one main sheet fiddle block, a vang, reefing equipment and spinnaker boom storage hangers. | 3.4.1The main boom may only be fitted with attachment points for: an adjustable outhaul, two main sheet blocks, a vang, reefing equipment and spinnaker boom storage hangers. | | | | 3.5.2The spinnaker pole fittings shall be of the same style as supplied by the licensed builder. | 3.5.2The spinnaker pole shall be of the same style and material as supplied by the licensed builder. A spinnaker pole track with one ring that can be adjusted no higher than 1825 mm above the mast step and no lower than 1360 mm above the mast step is permitted. | | | | 4.1.1Only two foresail halyards are permitted, one of which shall be used as a spinnaker halyard. The double sheave box for the halyards will be located below the attachment point of the forestay. | 4.1.1Up to three (3) foresail halyards are permitted. A double sheave box for 2 halyards will be located below the attachment point of the forestay. An additional foresail or spinnaker halyard is permitted. The sheave box or mast attachment point may be no higher than 100 mm above the forestay attachment point on the front side of the mast. | | | | 4.7.1.1Only 3 winches of 8:1 maximum power ratio, are permitted. Multi speed and self tailing winches are not permitted. All winches are to be mounted on the cabin top in the position specified in the design drawings. | 4.7.1.1Deleted. | | | | 4.8.1Roller sail furling gear is prohibited. | 4.8.1Deleted. | | |
4.9.5The cleats for the three halyards, jib sheets, boomvang, Cunningham, spinnaker pole up-haul and down-haul are to be mounted on the cabin top. The type and location of blocks and cleats for the barber hauler, twings, spinnaker sheet and guy controls are optional. | 4.9.5Deleted. | | | | 4.9.8Replacement and relocation of halyard cleats with clutches is permitted providing they remain on the cabin top. | 4.9.8Deleted | | | | 5.3The outboard motor must remain on its motor mount, on the transom, at all times. | 5.3The outboard motor may be removed from the motor mount but it must stay onboard. | | | | Section 7 Optional Equipment Permitted While Class Racing7.1Two compasses (of any type), 1 knot meter-log,1 depth sounder 1 weather radio, 1 Windex with light, 1 hand bearing compass, 1 GPS receiver.7.2A tiller extension, length optional | Section 7 OptionalDeleted. | | |
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 April 2010 14:09 )
Notice of Race
Friday, 16 April 2010 10:35
Max Keeping
Last Updated ( Monday, 19 April 2010 09:38 )
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