The name of this organization shall be the “Kirby 25 Class Association.”
The constitution and the class rules may be translated into any language. However, in the event of a dispute the English text shall prevail.
Section 1 - Objectives
• 1.1
To maintain the one-design character of the Kirby 25.
• 1.2
To manage the affairs of the Class and actively promote all aspects of sailing the Kirby 25.
• 1.3
To encourage and coordinate competition within the Class and to organize the annual Class championship.
• 1.4
To administer the Class Rules so as to maintain the Kirby 25 as a modern one-design class.
• 1.5
To provide a means of communication between Association members, and to represent the class.
Section 2 - Membership
• 2.1
Full membership shall be upon payment of the prescribed annual subscription, to be open to any owner of a Kirby 25, or in the case of joint owners, to one of them, or in the case of a Kirby 25 owned by a corporation or association to a nominated member of that organization.
• 2.2
Associate members shall, upon of the prescribed annual subscription be open to any individual club interested in the Kirby 25 Class Association.
• 2.3
The annual general meeting shall have the power to elect honourary members as a mark of appreciation for services to the Kirby 25 Class Association.
Section 3 - Annual Dues
• 3.1
The annual dues for full and associate members shall be determined by majority vote at the annual general meeting.
Section 4 - Management
• • 4.1 - General Committee
• 4.1.1
The affairs of the Kirby 25 Class Association shall be managed by the Executive members.
• 4.1.3
The executive members shall be elected annually at the annual general meeting and shall serve until the conclusion of the following annual general meeting.
• 4.1.5
In the event of vacancies occurring on the committee for any reason whatsoever, the committee shall have the power to co-opt replacements.
• 4.1.6
Each committee member shall have one vote. Decisions shall be reached by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the President shall have an additional vote.
• 4.1.7
Three members shall form a General Committee quorum and telephone, internet and email meetings are permitted.
• 4.1.9
Fourteen days notice of meetings must be given to all general committee members. This notice shall include an agenda.
• • 4.3 – Class Championship
• 4.3.1
The championship schedule for the following year will be determined at the annual general meeting.
Section 5 - Annual General Meeting
• 5.1
The annual general meeting of the Kirby 25 Class Association shall be held each year in conjunction with the Class Championships.
• 5.2
Business at the annual general meeting shall comprise of:
President’s report.
Election of honourary members.
Election of officers and committee members.
• 5.4
At any general meeting decisions shall be by simple majority except on matters concerning the Kirby 25 Class Association Constitution. Alterations or amendments to the Constitution must be carried by a two-thirds majority vote.
• 5.5
At any general meeting both full and associate members may vote. In the event of an equality of votes the President chairman shall have an additional vote.
Section 7 – Class Rules
• 7.1
Proposals for any alterations or amendments to the class rules shall be submitted in writing to the President.
• 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.
• 7.3
Boats found not in compliance with the class rules, will, at the discretion of the executive be assessed a penalty, awarded last place or disqualified from any race or series.
• 7.4
All boats can be subject to an on the spot measurement inspection by a Class executive, or designee as a result of a protest.
Section 8 – Class Championship Rules
• 8.1
The Kirby 25 Class Association shall arrange the annual Class Championships, but may delegate the running of such championships.
• 8.2
Class Championships will be conducted under the ISAF racing rules and the Kirby 25 Championship rules. The owner of each boat taking part in a Class Championship must be a paid-up member of the Association.
• 8.4
For a Class Championship, a minimum of five races shall be scheduled.
• 8.5
For a championship to be valid, at least three races must be completed.
• 8.6
The first leg of each race should, as far a possible, be directly to windward.
