Keith Coxon

Wow, a great email from Graham. My honest view is that the IOM Class has nothing to lose and much to gain. It may also help the MYA Council refocus on what it's priorities are and restructure accordingly. So we have another Gang of Four! Go for it Keith

Hi Brad I did recognise that the DF classes do not have a baggage of history that other classes do have and it is therefore easier. In simple terms I was trying to demonstrate that where there is a will there is a way. If I came across as gleaming? or seeming to be a smart a**e then I apologise Keith

Morning Graham To answer your question the DF Racing UK CA has been developed to support the two Dragon boats and is not focussed on the RG65. Our work however has been done with the full involvement of Mark Dicks as CC RG65 and his colleagues. The RG65 Class is organising its own Traveller Series (which DF65 boats can enter if they wish) The DF Racing registrar is also managing the RG65 registration but this gives the opportunity to maintain separate data for the boats. It is honestly not difficult, as always it just needs a few people ŵith enthusiasm. I hope this helps Cheers Keith

I am a stong advocate of Class Associations. Only with that structure will classes that have enthusiasm from within prosper and grow.. it should be recognised that some of the 'old' national classes and maybe international classes may struggle to find support. As such the classes will find their own level of activity and support. It should also be recognised that the scene is changing with the arrival of the New Classes. Since leaving the MYA organisation I have volunteered to work with John Tushingham to look to create a strong Class Association for the 65 and 95. I do recognise that as restricted classes things are somewhat simple however ...We have in a couple of months put together a Class committee with John as President (World) great title! We have a Chairman/Secretary, Racing Officer, Membership Officer and Registrar and a Publicity Officer/Webmaster. This enthusiastic Gang of Four have created DF Racing UK CA representing both boats. We have a draft constitution, Class SSI's a Traveller series for 2017 for both boats (work almost complete) along with Nationals for both boats. All done in a couple of months. Our registration data shows the strength of both boats in terms of ownership and number of MYA Clubs sailing fleets regularly. We are so passionate we are taking a Class Association stand at the 2017 Dinghy Show. Maybe time to stop talking and get on and make things happen. BTW Brad''s comments show how well he understands hoŵ things should work Keith