June 4, 20241 yr Interested to know if availability & budget wasn't an issue how would you priorities latest IOM design. A bit of justifying your decision rather than just wish list 😉Â
June 4, 20241 yr Author Graham nice to see someone who has a sense of humour guessing I asked for that 🤣
June 4, 20241 yr Prioritising the latest IOM design and justifying your choice can be problematic. Usually, choices are made from the existence of a good deal, which might be local to the skipper or alternatively, positive advice being passed to the individual allowing them to be on the water quickly. Outside of the above process, depends entirely on the skippers ambition. Therefore… 1. What do you want to achieve within the IOM Class? a. Ambition to be a World or National Champion? However, a true measurement of your own personal ability should be considered. b. To Improve your National Ranking and qualify for International regattas c. To have fun racing locally at club or district level only?  2. If money is not an obstacle, but waiting times of 18 - 24 months might be? Is the individual happy to wait or have they the confidence to begin their own project? 3. Create a shortlist of desirable IOM designs. How would you measure success for these designs. a. The achievements by the top skippers using their IOMs? b. The improvement of results by skippers of the same ability as yourself using IOM designs from your short list. c. Other ?  4. Once the IOM arrives, for skippers with the aspiration to compete in International events. The individual should campaign their IOM design of choice for a minimum of 3 years. Taking into account the boats arrival time, ranking race system and the international regatta itself, a number of months later. 5. Importantly, be happy with your final decision and go sailing to enjoy. Regards JT   Edited June 5, 20241 yr by John Taylor
June 5, 20241 yr https://www.bgsailsanddesign.com/uploads/7/0/6/9/70698521/choosing_a_design_for_homebuild_2.pdf This is an article from a few years ago on the BG Sails and Design website, it may be titled homebuild but will help with your decision on which design to look out for. Edited June 5, 20241 yr by Graham Elliott A
September 3, 20241 yr On 04/06/2024 at 18:21, Graham Elliott said: 1. Grey boat 2. Grey boat 3. Grey boat 4. Grey boat 5. Possibly the orange boat. 🤣
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