I am wondering if the IOMICA AGM results have been published yet?

I am looking for the voting results for the various vang systems, submitted by the USA, Croatia and France.

Any news would be appreciated.

Regards

JT

12 hours ago, John Taylor said:

I am wondering if the IOMICA AGM results have been published yet?

I am looking for the voting results for the various vang systems, submitted by the USA, Croatia and France.

Any news would be appreciated.

Regards

JT

Your secretary has received the results. Outcome for USA, CRO, FRA is YES, NO, NO

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

To Members,

My thanks goes to James for publishing the IOMICA AGM Results (Resolutions and Proposals). What does this all mean? It is worth a read, for the skipper's understanding, especially when you apply the individual voting result. Details of each topic: IOMICA Motions

In addition, the USA motion was voted in favour. What does this mean? It allows IOMs with low level booms to use a 'Vang' (kicking strap) adjustment, in the form of chord and a bowsie which alters the angle of the mainboom.

Further details can be found at the attached file.

Regards

JT

USA_NCA_Motion. Vang System.pdf

What is the advantage of a cord and a bowsie over a wire link and a bottle screw??

Simon

There is no major advantage using chord and a bowsie for your vang adjustment. You lose a few grams to the weight of the rig that’s all.

The more important reason is financial and accessibility when skippers are tuning the mainsail. Some IOMs have booms much closer to the deck, so using your fingers in restricted spaces like the mast well, has become far more difficult. Having a vang adjustment along the boom provides a welcome alternative. Previously, the language used in the class rules were not favourable, for this simple and inexpensive system.

Regards

JT

Edited December 13, 2025Dec 13 by John Taylor