richard uttley

Prior to 1994 the 10R measurement certificate was only valid for 3 years after which the boat had to be remeasured. In 1994 the measurements also went metric. So when certificates came up for renewal boats had to be measured to the new rules in metric. But certificates issued were issued to the owner and only remained valid whilst the boat belonged to that owner. Change of ownership required re-registration to get a valid certificate. If no changes made to the boat this is a continuity registration and does not require re measurement just appropriate declarations to the effect that the new owner will maintain the boat in accordance with the certificate and class rules. However if the boat has changed hands more than once so the current owner did not acquire it directly from the previous registered owner then the boat will require fundamental measurement to current rules to be registered and get a certificate. A complication here is that in the 1990's many owners did not have their boats remeasured and registered to get a new certificate when their 3 year certificate expired so the majority of boats with numbers earlier than 3000 do not have valid certificates. Records were not electronic in the 1990's and registrars were not required to keep a copy of the registration certificate only a record that it had been issued and who to. I understand any information on pre '3000' boats was passed to the 'veterans group'. If you are interested in "old Class rules they are all available on the International TenRater website

Your Class Captain needs your help. We are in the process of establishing a MYA IRSA10R Class Owners Group (I know it seems a mouthful but that is the correct formal title) 10R COG for short. The group will comprise of Current MYA members who own a 10R (including a Dual rated Marblehead) which has a current valid Certificate registered in their name. I have identified a number of you by comparing the Member database with the Certification Control Registration database and where I had your current e-mail you will have had a direct e-mail from me. (Some of you have even replied!) I know my records are not comprehensive and there particularly where people have not reregistered boats on change of ownership or have not updated the 10R registration when becoming the owner of a dual rated Marblehead. If you haven’t sailed your 10R for a while dust it off and sail it again or think about passing it on to someone who will. So, if you own a 10R, I am asking you to contact me. Complete the questionnaire attached below and send it to me, preferably by e-mail. (It can be completed electronically). COG Questionnaire.docx Also check your documents as Registrar I am ready and waiting to re-register your 10R in your name. If you need to register your boat see the attached notes. 10R Certification notes (2).pdf Richard Uttley Class Captain & Registrar richard.uttley2@btinternet.com