James Hadden

The following was from IOMICA - "Concerning your votes: The new IOMICA bureau of executives is elected with 100%. Thank you to those volunteers accepting that charge. The special and/or technical resolutions passed except: The CRO Kicking strap did not pass, although it had passed last year with 2/3 of votes. The FRA Vang one did not pass either. The MOU with IRSA passed The proposal for levy failed to pass. The feedback was favorable but needs some fine tuning to be worked on. A special committee should be volunteered on, if we care to see it through in the future in order to enable us to put our class in the world’s eyes." 2025 AGM BALLOT FINAL.pdf

As the final IOM ranking events are approaching fast, I wanted to re-share the process for GBR entries for the IOM Worlds in 2026 which was published around the 2024 AGM. The IOM Worlds is a limited entry event. For GBR skippers wishing to attend, places will be offered based on the MYA IOM Ranking list 20 weeks before the start of the event, as this date falls in 2025 no 2026 events will be used. The following events make up the IOM ranking events for 2025. · Ranking 1 and 2 – Scarborough MYC – 15/16th March 2025 · IOM National Championship – Lincoln Radio Sailing Club – 19-21st April 2025 · Ranking 4 and 5 – Datchet Water Radio Sailing Club – 5/6th July 2025 · Ranking 6 and 7 – Woodspring MSC -11/12th Oct 2025 Application for entry – A completed entry form should be sent to the MYA International Officer by the 31st October 2025. The allocation of places will then be completed. Entry forms are available on the IOM Worlds website. https://www.iomworlds2026.com You can send forms to me now. If you have any questions please let me know via email - international-officer@mya-uk.org.uk James

I haven't got a picture of the fitting in question - essentially it was a carbon plate which filled a high proportion of the area between the gooseneck body and the underside of the boom inside of where the kicking strap would normally be. I received the following from Graham Bantock (MYA Technical Officer) - "I am content that the items used complied with the existing class rules, that failing to restrict the dimension was an omission, and that the 20 mm dimension/method etc is appropriate. " ENDS It is not clear if the idea was checked before or not by IOMICA, but it is clear the process needs to be changed. However without a GBR representative volunteering to be on the IOMICA technical subcommittee it is hard to put these forward, especially as in reality many go with the idea that unless you get protested then it's acceptable. I have asked the question of what happens if it is not ratified.

Hello GBR IOM Sailors I will be adding a poll to gather your votes for two items on the IOMICA AGM. I have attached the supporting documents to this. The vote will end on the 1st November. 1-Ratification of the kicking strap emergency rule issued after the European Championship of 2024. 2-Vote for changes to the CCR concerning Major International Events ( Worlds and Continental championship). management ( status, definition, entries and eligibility) Ratification of Changes CCR Oct24.pdf

The event website including a link to the notice of race for the Ten Rater Worlds in 2025 are below. https://www.clubnautiquesainthilaire.com/documentstenrater https://www.clubnautiquesainthilaire.com/_files/ugd/579d22_401a4dd1968d48eaad06f58dbe09c2f4.pdf The ranking list will be taken 20 weeks prior to the event - 7th December. As this is a limited entry event if you are interested in competing for GBR please email a completed entry form to - international-officer@mya-uk.org.uk by the 30th November 2024. If you have any questions please feel free to get in contact.

The event website including a link to the notice of race for the Marblehead Worlds in 2025 are below. https://www.clubnautiquesainthilaire.com/marbleheadworld2025 https://www.clubnautiquesainthilaire.com/_files/ugd/579d22_76459e32632849acac387a4abbfb6c73.pdf The ranking list will be taken 20 weeks prior to the event - 9th December. As this is a limited entry event if you are interested in competing for GBR please email a completed entry form to - international-officer@mya-uk.org.uk by the 30th November 2024. If you have any questions please feel free to get in contact.

Hi all The Australian Radio Yachting Association (ARYA) committee, in conjunction with the ARYA World Championship Working Group are pleased to announce the official launch of the 2024 IOM World Championships Website. The Championships are to be held in Gladstone Queensland 2024. The launch of the website and social media platforms are a significant milestone in our journey toward the upcoming International Championships. https://iomworlds.com Places will be offered based on the IOM Ranking list as of the 2nd June 2024. If you have any questions please get in contact International-officer@mya-uk.org.uk Thanks James

Hi all We have been asked to submit any proposed resolutions for the IOMICA AGM which is in December. We need to submit any resolutions by the 27th September to start the process. Please feel free to voice/discuss any on this forum post or alternatively please email me - International-officer@mya-uk.org.uk I will need a little time to write up any proposals so ideally before the 20th September please. I appreciate the turn around time is quite quick - apologies. Thanks James