INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNING COMMITTEE MEETING PUNTA ALA, ITALY - - 1 SEPTEMBER 1999

1.0 Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Jack T. Rickard, Chairman.

Present were:

Europe North America Australia In Attendance Dierk Thomsen Jack T. Rickard Colin Beashel Harry Walker Mario Caprile Kim Fletcher Karen McLane Riccardo Simoneschi Forrest Miller Howard Shiebler, Guest Tom Londrigan, Jr. Rick Peters, Guest Guus Bierman, Guest Hans Hylander, Guest

2.0 Election of IGC Chairman and Executive Committee Members

Jack Rickard was nominated, seconded, and approved as IGC Chairman. The Executive Committee remains as elected last year and was approved as follows with Jack Rickard, Chairman; Riccardo Simoneschi, International President; and Mario Caprile, the third member elected by the IGC. This committee will serve for one year with a new Executive Committee named at the next IGC meeting in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.

3.0 Approval of the Minutes of the 1998 IGC Meeting

The minutes of the 9 September 1998 IGC Meeting in Portoroz, Slovenia were approved as written.

4.0 President's Report -- Riccardo Simoneschi

President Simoneschi reported that 1999 has been a very good year for the Star Class. Seventy boats participated in the Italian Championship; and with a record of 129 boats at this World Championship, the Class is in a good position for the two-man keelboat discipline for the 2004 Olympic Games. Audi and Helly Hansen are sponsoring the 1999 World Championship.

The Class Management Committee Executive Committee was asked to approve the expenditure of US$14,000 for production of a professional video of this championship. This video will be edited for coverage on sixty-two international television stations. A 35-minute video will also be available for US$22, which includes shipping worldwide, on the Class website in NTSC, PAL, or Secam versions. At the time of this meeting, Audi has agreed to pay for half of the production costs or US$7,500. Additional moneys may also be received from Helly Hansen. The President will meet with Audi very soon to discuss future sponsorship of the Star Class as its main sponsor providing money (around US$100,000) for the World Championship and Continental Championships. Host yacht clubs will be free to solicit additional sponsorship moneys as long as those sponsors do not conflict with Audi. The direction of sailing as a sport is towards professional race management. Sponsorship moneys will enable the Class to provide the same format for all AA and A events worldwide. It is anticipated that the Class will name a principal race officer to work with the local race committee as the International Jury is now named by the Class and approved by the IGC and ISAF.

To continue communications begun at the IGC reception in Palma de Mallorca, President Simoneschi sent at letter to the members of the ISAF Council and Executive Committee that they will now receive Starlights and the LOG. Also included with this letter was an article by Ian Walker (SO) published in Seahorse magazine about his personal view of the 1999 Bacardi Cup. As a silver medalist in the 470 Class and only beginning his Star sailing career at this regatta, Ian's article was very good publicity for the Star Class.

The International Classes Committee met in Southampton 2 August 1999. To dispel a rumor that this World Championship was scheduled too close to the Pre-Olympic event in Sydney, President Simoneschi read his letter to the ISAF Executive Committee pointing out that Punta Ala was chosen after the Star was voted out as an Olympic discipline; the Star, as a keelboat, requires a large venue with support; the dates 1 - 10 September 1999 do not conflict with the dates of the Pre-Olympic event in Sydney; to date, only 5 nations are qualified for the 2000 Olympic Games; and Member National Authorities are responsible for sending competitors to the Pre-Olympic event.

Topics discussed at the International Classes Committee meeting included renewal of the contract for the 2004 Olympics and the venue for the 2003 Combined Olympic Classes World Championship. The contract is almost copied from Star Class rules. The 2003 Combined Olympic Classes World Championship will be held in Cadiz, Spain. The committee for this event will be made up of one member from each of the Olympic Classes, and the World Championship of each Class will be controlled by that Class. IGC Chairman Rickard pointed out that the current Olympic Classes will be present at the 2003 Combined Olympic Classes World Championship in Cadiz, but one of those Classes will not be an Olympic Class in 2004. That said, a long discussion followed on which disciplines may be included in the 2004 Olympic Games. The Star Class has a greater presence in many countries than other Olympic Classes. Therefore, it is important for the Star Class to promote the number of Star fleets in a country and the number of boats in each country. The Star Class is truly a Class and represents the base of sailing unlike a Class that is made up of professional sailors who compete only every two years.

President Simoneschi sent an e-mail to district secretaries and assistant district secretaries asking the following seven questions: 1) Which (if any) are your promotion tools and media relationship at district level? 2) How can we help to improve it? 3) Which is in your opinion the main reason that discourages younger sailor (under 25) from sailing a Star boat? 4) Which are the relationships of your district with the Sailing National Authority? 5) Which are the most relevant topics for your district? 6) Which aspect of the class life you want to improve at district level? 7) Other items. Only a few responses were received. The President believes that district secretaries represent the Class to the media, yacht clubs, etc. Currently, duties of district secretaries are not outlined in the LOG. A recommendation was made that a resolution be written to include the duties of district secretaries, fleet secretaries, and fleet captains in the LOG.

The Star has been chosen as a test boat for DGPS at the Pre-Olympic event. Class rules do not allow electronic devices that would give information to the crew, but an electronic device for use by the race committee and the media would be allowed. The Wilmette Harbor Fleet will propose a resolution to address this issue regarding Rule 31.2.6.

All other Olympic Classes have asked to put the new ISAF advertising code into effect 1 January 2000. Because the Star Class takes time to enact changes to Class rules, hesitation to adopt the new advertising code is detrimental to the Class for the 2004 Olympic Games. A resolution will be made to adopt the new advertising code.

Lottery tickets can be purchased at the race office to support preservation of an historic site in Italy chosen by UNESCO. Since the Star Class World Championship was chosen as the sports event for the lottery, the Class has received good exposure throughout Italy. The winner of this World Championship will draw the winning ticket

5.0 Confirmation of the IJ and IRC for the 1999 World Championship

The International Jury of John Ripard (MAL), Chairman; Jim Capron (USA); Joern Richter (GER); Carlo Rolandi (ITA); and Bo Samuelsson (SWE) for the 1999 Star World Championship was approved.

The International Race Committee with Charley Cook, Principal Race Officer, was approved. Hans Hylander (SWE) and Elias Caronis (GRE) were also named to the race committee. However, Elias Caronis was unable to participate due to sudden illness. John Koopman will take his place.

6.0 Future World Championship Venues

6.1 Annapolis Yacht Club, Annapolis, Maryland, USA - - 2000

A request from Barbara Vosbury, regatta co-chairman, for Category B advertising has been approved by the IGC per Star Class Rule 40.4. Additionally, approval was given for the event sponsor's logo to be affixed to the bow of the boat in accordance with ISAF rules and Star Class Rule 40.3.1.

A presentation by the Annapolis Yacht Club will be made at the mid-week prize- giving ceremony for the 2000 World Championship.

6.2 Request for 2001 World Championship

Since recent World Championships in Europe have been in Kiel (1993), Laredo (1995), Portoroz (1998), and Punta Ala (1999) and the 2003 Championship will be in Cadiz, it is appropriate for the 2001 World Championship to take place in Northern Europe. The 2002 World Championship will be in the United States. This is the consensus of the IGC. Therefore, bids will be reviewed from Varberg, Sweden, Medemblik, Holland, and Aarhus, Denmark. The bid from the Antigua Yacht Club Marina will be considered for a year in the future. Mario Caprile asked that the bid from Laredo, Spain be considered for the 2006 or 2007 World Championship and placed on future IGC agendas.

Decision: After discussion of the three bids from Varberg, Medemblik, and Aarhus, the decision was made by written ballot that the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia of Medemblik host the 2001 World Championship August 2 - 12.

During his brief presentation, Guus Bierman pointed out that Medemblik has been the host for many championships and is the sailing center of Northern Europe. The marina is new with nice restaurants, hoists, and easy access to boats. Good hotels and bed and breakfasts are nearby. Seventy to eighty boats are expected but many more could be handled. Boats would be moored. August 2 - 12 is the height of the Dutch summer with steady 10 - 15 knot winds. The expected winds could be strong, fluky easterlies or southwesterlies with choppy waves. Boats will be shipped to Rotterdam then two hours to Medemblik. The regatta organizer is aware of specific Star Class issues and has no problem with the Star Class naming a non-Dutch chairman of the International Jury and Principle Race Officer. A webpage and a contact person for the press will not be a problem. List any needs that the Class has. They will be taken care of.

6.3 Request for 2002 World Championship

As previously noted, the IGC agrees that the 2002 World Championship will be held in the United States. The decision for the venue will be made at the 2000 World Championship in Annapolis. Presentations were made by Howard Shiebler and Rick Peters on behalf of the California Yacht Club and by Kim Fletcher on behalf of the San Diego Yacht Club.

The California Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Harbor and Santa Monica Bay Fleets, could easily host a 100 - 120 boat fleet. Star fleets are experiencing tremendous growth on the West Coast. The racecourse is 2 1/2 miles out in Santa Monica Bay with a 12 - 15 knot sea breeze expected in late August. Los Angeles is a fantastic site for vacation and family activities with many restaurants and hotels within walking distance of the yacht club. The downstairs dining room can seat over 400 diners. Race management is not a problem -- the club won the St. Petersburg Trophy in 1996. Alex Benson and Bill Stump are open to input from the Class. The club has a good relationship with the Los Angeles Times and local TV stations. The event would have good coverage. Boat delivery costs were uncertain at this time, but delivery from San Diego to Los Angeles would be US$100 each way and from Los Angeles harbor to the yacht club about US$50 each way. July or August would be the best months for the championship, but the end of August would be the ideal time.

The San Diego Yacht Club is familiar to many IGC members. It features four hoists, ample parking, and dry storage and wet moorings. Early September is proposed, but August is the best sailing month when steady southwest winds are predominant and ocean swells are the norm. Race committee chairman and Star Class member, Bill Munster, understands Star Class rules. Housing can be in private homes. Tennis courts, swimming pools, Sea World, Legoland. and Tijuana are all nearby. Good press coverage can be expected.

Decision: Report in Starlights that two bids for the 2002 World Championship have been reviewed by the IGC -- California Yacht Club and San Diego Yacht Club. The IGC is open to additional bids. The final decision will be made in Annapolis in May 2000.

6.4 2003 World Championship - - ISAF Combined Classes

The 2003 ISAF Combined Olympic Classes World Championships in Cadiz, Spain will be held in two venues 20 km apart. The Star Class venue at Puerto Sherry is a good place for sailing with good facilities, flats, and restaurants. The area can handle large numbers of people. President Simoneschi reported that the ISAF agreed that Star Class individuality would be respected. Choosing the International Jury and International Race Committee should not be a problem. Money for the jury and race committee is not a problem, as Sevilla wants to host the 2008 Olympic Games. The Class should wait until Cadiz and ISAF sign a contract before signing its contract with ISAF. When the Class signs the contract with ISAF, it agrees to abide by ISAF decisions.

6.5 Request for 2004 World Championship

The Hellenic Yachting Federation has expressed interest in hosting the 2004 World Championship. Chairman Rickard will send a letter.

7.0 Review and Discussion of the 1999 Resolutions [Appendix A]

Prior to discussion of the proposed resolutions, Chairman Rickard thanked Bill Parks and the Judiciary Board for all of their help reviewing the submitted resolutions. The IGC Chairman makes comments to the delegates at the Annual meeting, but other members of the IGC should also feel free to make their comments at that meeting. The IGC makes the following recommendations. Key words from each resolution precede the IGC recommendation.

#1 Change "man" to "person." Recommendation: For #2 Change "he" to "the individual." Recommendation: For #3 Each member of the Class agrees ... not to resort to any court ... Recommendation: For Note: Resolutions #4, #6, #8, and #14 are linked. See Bill Parks' letter. #4 The Association shall not be liable for any debts ... Recommendation: Against #5 An active member may hold office ... Recommendation: WITHDRAWN [This resolution needs to be re-written addressing Star Class Rules 9.1.1. and 13.3. Foss Miller will re-write and submit.] #6 President ... has sole authority to pay or authorize payment of accounts ... in the approved budget Recommendation: Against #7 International Secretary ... shall ... cause to be published in Starlights a summary of meeting minutes. Recommendation: Against #8 International Treasurer ... shall disburse funds only ... in the approved budget Recommendation: Against #9 (Election of members of the) International Governing Committee... Recommendation: Against #10 Change "10 minutes" to "15 minutes". Recommendation: Against [10 minutes is the standard in international racing.] Note: This resolution was for Sailing Instruction 11.3 not Rule 11.3 as originally typed. Also, passage of this resolution would effect Rule 34.7. #11 If a continent has three or less fleets ... Recommendation: For #12 Continental Vice President of the four regions shall be part ... the I.G.C. Recommendation: Against #13 Cause to be published in Starlights each year the Approved Budget Recommendation: Against [Starlights is mailed to non-members. Complete financial information is available to any Class member who asks for it.] #14 ... publish a budget for the ensuing year known as the "approved budget" Recommendation: Against #15 ... meetings of the Star Class shall be designated non-smoking. Recommendation: Against #16 The amendment ... published not later than in the next issue of Starlights ... or published on the ISCYRA webpage ... WITHDRAWN [The past presidents of the Class along with the current president will be asked to meet for a day-long meeting the day before the IGC meeting in Annapolis to streamline the LOG of impracticable rules, etc. and report to the IGC. Bill Parks would be a good person to lead this committee.] #17 Modify the ISCYRA regatta designations ... Recommendation: For [The Laredo Fleet deletes "Bronze -- National Championship" and adds "C Events" to Fleet Championship.] #18 Wednesday shall be set aside as a lay or reserve day ... Recommendation: Against #19 ... a fleet having sixteen or more active boats ... Recommendation: No opinion #20 Limit Rule 31.1.3. to the Olympic Regatta only. Recommendation: Against [Rule 31.1.3 expires 1 January 2001. A new resolution will be needed by 13 January 2000.] #21 ... the skipper ... has obtained his 50th birthday, skipper and crew shall be exempt for the crew weight controls ... Recommendation: Against #22 Add "and compass. " after the word timer. Recommendation: For #23 ... for AA, A and B events the number of entries exceeds 60 boats, the fleet will be split up in four equal parts. Recommendation: Against [The qualification system needs attention.] #24 Change "turning mark" to "mark of the course." Recommendation: For #25 Notice of appeal must be filed ... Recommendation: For #26 ... paragraph 15.3 of the Notice of Race Recommendation: Not an IGC issue. Refer to Regatta Management Committee. #27 Change "passing marks" to "marks on the course". Recommendation: Not an IGC issue. Refer to Regatta Management Committee. #28 To amend Sailing Instruction 11.1. Recommendation: Not an IGC issue. Refer to Regatta Management Committee. #29 Elimination of Committees WITHDRAWN [These are standing committees. The President should appoint respective chairmen and allow chairmen to appoint committee members.] #30 Eliminate the condition of LOG + Infinity WITHDRAWN [Re-write with appropriate rule number.] #31 New "OPEN" condition WITHDRAWN [Re-write with appropriate rule number.]

8.0 Redistribution of Districts and Their Territories

The Laredo Fleet had proposed that the Star Class organization of districts be dissolved, except in the United States, and replaced with each country existing as a district.

Discussion:  In a meeting with Paul Henderson 10 August 1997, Dierk Thomsen and Riccardo Simoneschi were told that the Star Class system of districts works. Do not change it. New classes should sign up with their MNA.  European sailors depend on their MNA. There is a need for someone to represent the Class to each MNA in Europe.  Choose national liaison officers from a list of Class members from the Central Office and publish those officers in the LOG and in Starlights.  Is re-distribution of districts good for the Class? Are there compelling reasons for this change? Did the Class ask for this change?

Decision: The Class Management Committee is asked to define what a national liaison officer to MNAs is and what he is authorized to do. The CMC will recommend how to fill these positions.

9.0 Old Business

10.0 New Business

10.1 ISAF Agreement [Attachment]

This is a standard agreement with ISAF. President Simoneschi will discuss the contract in Sydney. The changes to the contract made by Chairman Rickard are not a problem.

Decision: US$70 per new boat is OK.

10.2 New ISAF Advertising Code

As noted previously, the Star Class is the last Olympic Class to agree to full advertising. Category A is no advertising; Category C is full advertising but can be restricted by the Class.

Discussion:  If there is no difference in what is published in the LOG and Category C, then change B in the LOG to C.  A resolution is needed for Category C advertising and must De ready for the Annual meeting in Annapolis.  The contract with ISAF must be signed before Class members vote on a resolution to change Category B to Category C advertising.

Decision: A resolution for Category C advertising will be written for submission to the delegates in Annapolis.

10.3 Phil Baker, Jr. (LMac) Request Regarding Nomination Procedure

Previously discussed under Resolution #11 and recommended for approval to the delegates at the Annual meeting. This is an exception for Australia. Two separate fleets will be allowed to nominate Continental officers if this resolution passes whereas Rule 13.1 states that "Continental officers must be nominated by at least two fleets ... " Decision: The Central Office will notify Phil Baker to send in a nomination form.

10.4 Delegate/Proxy for Isolated Members

Isolated boat owning members can receive a ballot to the Annual meeting, but only those isolated boat-owning members who will be attending the Annual meeting.

10.5 Crew Weight

At this World Championship, all crews will be weighed before the championship. The top ten crews will be re-weighed at the end of the regatta. If a crew does not make the weight limit, they will be disqualified from the last race that they sailed.

11.0 Establish the Date and Location for the Next Meeting

Decision: Approve 10 May 2000 in Annapolis, Maryland, USA for the next IGC meeting. The meeting of the past presidents to review the rules published in the LOG will be on 9 May 2000 in Annapolis.

12.0 Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Karen McLane DRAFT 29 June 1999

AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE STAR ONE DESIGN CLASS KEELBOAT

AGREEMENT dated the day 1999

PARTIES:

1. International Sailing Federation Ltd (ISAF) 2. International Star Class Yacht Racing Association (ISCYRA) 3. The Copyright Holder1

RECITALS:

INTRODUCTION

1 On the 18th January 1982 a letter was sent to the ISCYRA formally record that an International Class fee would be paid on each new boat built. The amount of the ICF would be roughly equivalent to 0.5% of the average retail price of a boat ready to sail. The ISCYRA would collect the fees and account to IYRU Holdings Ltd annually.

2 In 1999 IYRU Holdings Ltd interests are transferred to International Sailing Federation Ltd (ISAF Ltd).2

OPERATIVE TERMS:

1 Definitions 1.1 'Star Class boat' means, the Star boat built, in accordance with the Class Rules. 1.2 Approved Builder' means a builder approved by the ISCYRA Technical Committee to build Star Class boats. 1.2 'Class Rules' Means Class and Measurement Rules, Lines and Sail Plan and Construction and General Arrangement Drawings which prescribe the one design control of the Star Class boat, and the materials to be used in the construction of Star Class boats. 1.3 Sweisguth designed the Star in 1911.

2 The Star Class boat shall be accredited with International Status from the date of this Agreement within the Rules and Regulations of the ISAF, and shall hold such status unless and until it shall be revoked in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the ISAF.

3 Any amendments to or interpretations of the Star Class Rules or the Construction Drawings shall be subject to the agreement of ISAF and ISCYRA.

4 Proposed amendments to the Class Rules shall be submitted to ISAF only by ISCYRA in accordance with ISAF Rules and Regulations. 1Line lined out.

2All material in RECITALS lined out. 5 The Class Rules shall be administered by ISCYRA and approved by ISAF in respect of matters relating to one design control. Proposed amendments to the Class Rules shall be submitted to ISAF by ISCYRA. No such proposed amendment shall be adopted if it may adversely effect the one-design character of the Star Class boat. Interpretations of the Class Rules shall be made by ISCYRA, subject to the approval of the ISAF. ???3 shall be responsible for maintaining the drawings of the lines and sail plan, construction and general arrangement drawings and making any necessary alterations to the document following approval of amendments or interpretations. Any amendments or interpretations made to the said drawings shall be copied immediately by ??????4 to all Certified Builders and to the Representative of each of the ISAF and ISCYRA.

6 ISCYRA shall perform its obligations and administer its affairs in accordance with the ISAF Constitution, Rules and Regulations and acknowledges that:

(a) Any amendments to the Star Class Constitution shall be subject to approval of the ISAF in accordance with ISAF Rules and Regulations.

(b) Any amendments to or interpretations of the Star Class Rules shall be subject to approval of the ISAF in accordance with ISAF Rules and Regulations.

7 A license is not required to build Stars, but builders wishing to manufacture Stars must gain approval from the Technical Committee of the ISCYRA.

8 spare number

9 spare number

10 spare number

11 ISCYRA shall collect the International Class Fee, in respect of each boat manufactured whether or not the boat is subsequently measured. The ICF for 1999 is ??5 sterling, net of withholding tax if any. The ICF will be increased by 2% annually. The 2% increase to be reviewed on 1 st January 2004. The sum due to the ISAF shall be based on 0.4% of the average retail price of the complete boat as agreed to by the ISCYRA.6 ISCYRA shall send to ISAF Ltd a statement of account along with the sums due on a

3ISCYRA penciled in.

4ISCYRA penciled in.

5Lined out and filled in with "US $75".

6Paragraph lined out. quarterly basis7 for the periods ending on 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and8 31 December in each year. 11.2 The ICF shall be paid by the Builder to the ISCYRA who shall issue an ICF receipt and sail number.9

12 ISCYRA shall pay an annual subscription to the funds of the International Sailing Federation of such amount as the ISAF Council may from time to time determine. For 1999 the fee shall be 200. All subscriptions shall be due on the first day of January for each ensuing calendar year.

13 All parties acknowledge that all television and media rights of any ISAF events in which the Star Class boat may be involved are the property of the ISAF. 14 Any dispute arising out of or by virtue of this Agreement regarding the Class and Measurement Rules, Lines and Sail Plan Drawings, Construction and General Arrangement Drawings shall be submitted to a single arbitrator to be appointed in default of agreement by Lloyds Register of Shipping and this shall be a submission to arbitration under the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1950 or any re-enactment, modification or extension thereof for the time being in force.

15 The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England.

16 This Agreement shall continue to be to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and assignees, provided that parties to this Agreement may not assign rights and obligations under this Agreement without prior approval of the ISAF.

17 spare number

18 This Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue in force so long as International Status shall be accredited to the Class by the ISAF

19 Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder, may be given by being delivered by hand, or by sending the same by telefax or by pre-paid post, to the last known address of each other party.10 Any notice so sent, shall be deemed to have been received 72 hours after posting, and any notice given in any other manner shall be deemed to have been received at the time, when in the ordinary course it would have been received.

Signed by Arve Sundheim for and on behalf of International Sailing Federation Ltd

Signed by For and on behalf of the ISCYRA

7"a quarterly basis" lined out and "an annual" penciled in.

8"31 March, 30 June, 30 September and" lined out,

9"an ICF receipt and sail number" lined out and "a boat number" penciled in.

10Rest of paragraph lined out. Signed by For and on behalf of the Copyright Holder11

11Paragraph lined out. INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE CLASS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Punta Ala, Italy - - 2 September 1999

OFFICER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.0 Call to Order

President Riccardo Simoneschi called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. on 2 September 1999.

Present were:

Voting Members Committee Chairmen In Attendance Riccardo Simoneschi, Chairman John Koopman (MC) Betsy Londrigan Bill Allen Jack Rickard (IGC) Karen McLane Jochen Schwarz Alfio Peraboni (TC) Claude Bonanni, Guest Harry W. Walker Charley Cook (RM) Tom Londrigan, Jr., Guest Rob Maine Daniel Wyss

2.0 Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the 13 March 1999 Class Management Committee meeting at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami, Florida, USA were approved.

3.0 President's Report -- Riccardo Simoneschi

3.1 Report on 2 August 1999 ISAF Meeting

At the International Classes meeting in August, the 2003 Combined Olympic Classes World Championship and the new advertising code were discussed. President Simoneschi has established a good relationship with the Events Committee chairman, Niels Ehrhardt.

3.2 1999 ISAF Annual Meeting

President Simoneschi will attend the ISAF Annual meeting in Sydney in November with other members of the Class. He expects the Soling Class to push hard for fleet racing in the 2004 Olympics. Greece, who will host the 2004 Olympics, is very much in favor of the Star. The Star Class position will be positive and stress the good points of the Class. There will be no IGC reception in Sydney.

3.3 ISAF Agreement [See attachment 10.1 of IGC minutes]

The ISAF contract that the Star Class will sign poses no problems for the Class. For the 2003 Combined Olympic Classes World Championship, the rules of each Class will be respected, and a member from each Class will be on the committee insuring that Class format and traditions are respected. Star Class courses will be used not Olympic courses. The Member National Authority and regatta organizer are responsible for implementing and paying for drug testing of the competitors.

3.4 New ISAF Advertising Code

The new ISAF advertising code has two categories -- Category A, which is no advertising, and Category C, which is full advertising. Olympic Classes, however, will have to have full Category C advertising on hulls, spars, and sails; but this advertising may be limited to any extent by an individual Class. Star Class rules need to be changed to allow for Category C advertising. [Note: Resolutions are due to the Central Office by 13 January 2000.] Currently, the Star Class is the only Olympic Class which has not asked for application of this code by 1 January 2000. Delegate/proxies will vote on such a resolution at the next Annual meeting, 12 May 2000.

3.5 Program for 2000 ISAF Reception

Hal Haenel has prepared a proposal for raising money now for the IGC reception in London in November 2000.

3.6 Sponsorship Progress

Audi was impressed with the format of Star Class sailing and has sponsored the European Spring Championship, European Championship, and World Championship this year. A future agreement may provide money to the host club of each of the World and Continental Championships, who will provide the facility, race committee, social events, etc. The Class will name a principal race officer of the World Championship.

The working draft of the contract with Audi prepared by Doug Smith was read that proposes sponsorship of the European Spring Championship, European Championship, Spring Championship of the Western Hemisphere, North American Championship, South American Championship, and the World Championship at US$100,000 next year. However, the portion of this money allocated for the World Championship in Annapolis next year is less than the money Nautica will be providing as the title sponsor. In the future, a phrase on the application to host form should include a statement that "no sponsorship agreement can be made without contacting the Class."

Audi has agreed to pay half of the US$14,000 for the video that was made at this World Championship. Additional moneys may be received from the other sponsor, Helly Hansen, of the 1999 World Championship. 3.7 Inquiry and Results from Correspondence with District Secretaries

President Simoneschi sent a questionnaire to district and assistant district secretaries asking them how the organization works at their level. Only seven responses were received. The video made at the World Championship will be a good tool for district and fleet secretaries.

3.8 Fleet Ratification and Revocation and List of "Unpaid Fleets"

Six fleets will have their charters ratified or reinstated. They are Mount Desert Island, Santa Monica (reinstated), Basel, Jonio (reinstated), Forte Dei Marmi, and Prague/Bohemia (reinstated).

Four fleets should have their charters revoked at the Annual meeting. They are Cadiz, Port Phillip, Southern Lake George, and Vilamoura. Since the 2003 World Championship will be in Cadiz, it was requested that Cadiz and Vilamoura not have their fleet charters revoked. Secretary Walker has a contact in Vilamoura who he will contact for information about that fleet. [Note: Cadiz has been inactive for five years; Vilamoura has been inactive for four years.1

The list of fleets whose charters should be suspended was read. The charters for Eastern Shore of Maryland and Chesapeake Bay should not be suspended, as the World Championship will be in Annapolis next year. Bill Allen will contact Detroit River, and Mario Caprile will be asked to contact the Madrid Fleet. Jochen Schwarz has been in contact with the he de France Fleet.

The President's trophy for achievement, awarded to a fleet or district secretary who has promoted fleet growth, was awarded to John Finch (LOC) this year. A photo and article about how this growth was accomplished should be published in Starlights.

3.9 Report of Major Regattas

The Central Office received 149 entries for the 1999 World Championship. This will be a record for a one-design keelboat championship. In the future it is important to look to the qualification process to insure that a Star World Championship is truly a sporting event.

3.10 Other Items

The mailing list for Starlights has been expanded to include the members of the ISAF Council and Events Committee. Those members will now receive Starlights and the LOG. A letter sent to these members included an article by Ian Walker (SO) that was printed in Seahorse magazine.

The video produced at this World Championship will be edited for major TV stations and Eurosport. A 35-minute version of the video will be available in NTSC, PAL, or Secam on the Star Class webpage for US$22 including shipping. This video will be a good tool for the November 2000 IGC reception in London.

From the President's report, Lillia, Folli, and Mader all have boats on order for delivery after the World Championship. John Koopman will be asked to tighten measurement of hull thickness.

Forty-two countries have Star Class members. The trend in membership is going up.

Fees paid to ISAF for boats built were reviewed.

4.0 Vice President's Report -- Bill Allen

4.1 2000 Spring Championship of the Western Hemisphere

Thirty boats are expected in San Francisco.

4.2 2000 North American Championship

Good attendance is expected in Cleveland, Ohio with possibly 40 - 50 boats competing.

4.3 2000 Junior Championship

A Junior Championship has not been planned for 2000.

4.4 2000 Bacardi Cup

The organizers of the 2000 Bacardi Cup have restricted entries to 75 plus the members of the Biscayne Bay Fleet. A registration fee of US$100 is required with the entry.

Even though this event is not a Star Class sanctioned event and the regatta organizer can limit participation, the lack of communication to Star sailors was viewed as unfair since no advance notice was made that the number of entries would be restricted.

5.0 Vice President's Report -- Jochen Schwarz

5.1 2000 European Spring Championship

Gaeta, Italy is warm and has good winds. More entries are expected at this championship than in 1999.

5.2 2000 European Championship September is beautiful in Hungary. More entries are also expected at this championship than in 1999.

5.3 2000 Junior Championship

A yacht club needs to be identified that will host this event.

There are no conflicts of dates in Europe for 2000. The Marseilles Fleet is interested in hosting the 2001 European Spring Championship.

6.0 Secretary's Report -- Harry Walker

6.1 Trophies on Loan to Mystic Seaport Museum

The special trophies raced for in a World Championship are now on loan to Mystic Seaport Museum. Two trophies will be refurbished by the museum. All trophies will be displayed on bases with plaques engraved with the names of the winners. The Class will receive a bill for the engraving. Professional photos have been made of each of the trophies. Secretary Walker purchased frames on behalf of the Class and had them engraved with the current logo of the Star Class for presentation to the winners of the trophies at this World Championship. Keeper of the Cups, Tod Raynor, has been doing a very good job. Secretary Walker noted that the Seniors' Trophy is awarded to the skipper who has the highest point total and is 60 years or older.

7.0 Treasurer's Report -- Rob Maine

7.1 Current Monthly Financial Report [Attachment]

Under Current Assets, US$11,293 is shown as the IGC Reception Receivable. Moneys have been received from Jack Rickard, Riccardo Simoneschi, and Harry Walker, but the Class is still waiting for payment of this additional amount.

The sale of sail royalties is on schedule, and ads in Starlights are ahead of schedule. The loss of support from Citizen Watch impacted advertising revenue for the 1999 LOG. Advertising for the 1999 LOG is US$2,500 less than last year.

The cost for mailing the LOG this year is substantially higher than last year. The mailing house has not provided a detailed invoice of mailing costs. The initial bill of US$15,000 for postage was not paid. A new bill that was US$5,000 less was paid but represented a US$8,000 increase in printing and mailing costs from last year. After payment for editor services and expenses, printing and mailing costs, and postage, a total of US$50,000 is expected for distribution of the 1999 LOG. Last year the cost of a LOG was US$13; this year the cost is US$14.

Discussion followed on how the Class could save money by printing and mailing the LOG from both the US and from Europe. If a disk were sent to a printer in Europe, perhaps the Class could save some money.

Royalties from SLAM, Microsail, and Harbor Sports have not been received to-date. Class securities and stocks are strong.

US$5,000 has been budgeted per year for promotion. The video that will be produced of this World Championship is US$14,000. If Audi provides US$7,000, the Class will have US$3,000 in the promotion fund for next year.

A US$9,800 loss was budgeted for 1999, but it will probably be a US$17,000 loss by the end of the year.

8.0 Delegate's Report -- Daniel Wyss

District 9 needs an official Class measurer. Hannes Gubler, a former member of the Technical Committee, would like to be the measurer and will meet with John Koopman.

The District 9 Championship was held in Marseilles. They are very much interested in hosting the 2001 European Spring Championship. Mr. Wyss highly recommends that their application be accepted.

9.0 Delegate's Report -- Douglas Smith

Doug Smith did not attend the meeting. No report.

Secretary Walker made a report on Microsail and read a letter from Doug Lord. Mr. Lord would like to modify his contract with the Star Class to make and sell a 1-meter model instead of a 60" model.

Decision: Secretary Walker will write a letter to Doug Lord altering the contract to give him permission to build a 1-meter model. The CMC would like to see a model at the 2000 Bacardi Cup.

9.3 Media Rights

President Simoneschi noted that the ISAF controls media rights for any event that uses the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing. International Classes are automatically licensed without fee for their World and Continental Championships.

10.0 International Governing Committee Report -- Jack Rickard, Chairman

The IGC Executive Committee and Chairman remain the same as last year.

The International Jury and International Race Committee were approved. Concerning future World Championships: Annapolis has requested and received permission for Category B advertising for the 2000 World Championship. Medemblik has been chosen to host the 2001 World Championship August 2 - 12. Bids for the 2002 World Championship were heard from the California Yacht Club and the San Diego Yacht Club. The West Coast of the United States makes sense for 2002, but bids will be accepted until 10 May 2000 when a decision will be made. The 2003 ISAF Combined Olympic Classes World Championships will be in Cadiz, Spain. A letter from Greece to host the 2004 World Championship prior to the 2004 Olympics has been received. Other applications or letters of interest have been received from Antigua, the St. Francis Yacht Club, Varberg, and Laredo (for 2006 or 2008).

The current qualification system for the World Championship was discussed at the IGC meeting focusing on who gets qualified and how that individual is qualified. The current system allows a wild card entry if a Member National Authority writes a letter to the Class, but wild card entries are being abused by fleets who do not follow Class rules. A task force made up of the past Presidents plus the current President of the Class will study the membership structure (a Class of boats or individuals?), the qualification system to a World Championship, the financial structure, management of large fleets at championships, and the rules in general to update them where applicable.

Also discussed was the redistribution of districts by national borders. The IGC found no compelling reason to change district boundaries as they now exist, but agreed that Class liaisons are needed for better communication with the Member National Authorities. The IGC therefore assigns development of guidelines for Class liaison officers to the MNAs to the CMC.

Decision: Jochen Schwarz and Harry Walker will prepare job descriptions for liaison officers.

10.1 Review of 1999 for 2000 Resolutions [Appendix A]

Of the thirty-one resolutions received, five were withdrawn. They are resolutions #5, #16, #29, #30, and #31. Three resolutions (#26, #27, and #28) were referred to the Regatta Management Committee. The IGC was in favor of eight resolutions. They are resolutions #1, #2, #3, #11, #17 (modified by the Laredo Fleet deleting the category for Bronze/National Championship and including C events with Fleet Championship), #22, #24, and #25. Fourteen resolutions were opposed: #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 (Typo: changes Sailing Instruction 11.3 and Rule 34.7), #12, #13, #14, #15, #18, #20, #21, and #23. The IGC had no opinion on resolution #19.

Resolutions need to be as specific as possible. Several of the resolutions generated lots of debate and brought up good points that will be addressed by the task force of past Presidents when they look into Class rules.

The new ISAF advertising code requires a resolution to change Class rules. The Wiimette Harbor Fleet will write this resolution.

11.0 Measurement Committee Report -- John Koopman, Chairman

President Simoneschi thanked Mr. Koopman for his work as measurer and principal race officer for the Italian Championship, which just ended.

11.1 Measurement Procedures for 2000 Olympics

Since other systems for leveling and measuring Star boats will be used at the 2000 Olympics, no jig will be required. Specific measurement sites on the boat will simplify measurement. The measurement procedure may need to be re-written during the next year, as the tolerances are so close from builder to builder that a simplified procedure can be implemented.

11.2 DGPS Application at 1999 Pre - Olympic and 2000 Olympic Games

Each boat will have DGPS with fluxgate compass that will be tracked by computer. A differential transponder on the committee boat assures accuracy in inches. It is hoped that in the future this system will be accurate for OCS. Additionally, SOBO cameras will be mounted on the transom of each boat with velcro.

The sail plan now shows the location of advertising.

Minor changes are needed on the sail plan to clarify the location of the top batten on the mainsail. With the + or - tolerance of the top batten position, it was intended that the roach be controlled by a straight line between the aft head point (150 mm behind the head point) and the point measured from the head point 2000 mm to the leech. Measurement was made from this 2000 mm point and not necessarily from the top of the batten. What was published included 2000 mm + or - 50 mm which differed from the original intent of the Technical Committee.

Regarding crew weight at this World Championship: Five crews chosen randomly will be weighed at the end of each day. At the end of the regatta, the top ten crews will be weighed. The penalty for not making the weight limit will be disqualification from that race.

A new resolution for crew weight limits must be written by 13 January 2000. This resolution needs to be more specific on the procedure for weighing crews. Should the CMC make recommendations on what should be included in this resolution? Bill Allen and Jochen Schwarz will work on a new resolution.

12.0 Technical Committee Report -- Alfio Peraboni, Chairman

Alfio Peraboni was introduced to the CMC. He has discussed small improvements to the boat with John Koopman. He will write a report about measurement at this World Championship with proposals for new ideas. 13.0 Marketing Committee Report -- Riccardo Simoneschi, Chairman

13.1 Progress Report

A limited edition phone card is available for purchase on the ISAF webpage that features the Star Class.

This World Championship has had good media coverage. Intel TV has had live interviews with President Simoneschi about the Italian and World Championships. A report on a radio station has aired every morning at 9:00 a.m.

13.2 Website and Webmaster Changes

Since the current webmaster, David McCreary, is unresponsive to the Class, a change is being considered. Betsy Londrigan has prepared a presentation for later in this meeting. President Simoneschi will speak with Mr. McCreary in Sydney in November. He will continue to host the Class website, but the Class will update the information on it.

13.3 Sale of Star Class Merchandise on Website

SLAM has prepared a full-page ad for the Class website. Class merchandise sold by the Central Office may also be sold on the website.

13.3 Media Tools for Districts and Fleets

The video made at this World Championship will be useful to fleets and districts.

14.0 Regatta Management Committee Report -- Charles Cook, Chairman

Because Elias Caronis became ill, John Koopman stepped in as the principal race officer for the Italian Championship working with the Yacht Club Punta Ala race committee. IGC Chairman Rickard pointed out that yacht clubs making bid presentations to the IGC were asked that they agree to non-nationals as chairmen of the International Jury and race committee. All presenters agreed that this would not be a problem.

The IGC Executive Committee will be polled to approve John Koopman as the third member of the International Race Committee replacing Mr. Caronis.

Mr. Cook reported that at this World Championship, a three-boat starting line would be used with signals made from the center boat. The YCPA race committee is very receptive to the International Race Committee.

14.1 Report on 2000 World Championship Jim Capron, from Annapolis, is on the Jury for this World Championship. Jack Lynch, also from Annapolis, is here to observe the championship. This is good continuity for next year's championship. A slide presentation from the organizing committee of the World Championship in Annapolis will be made at the mid-week prize-giving ceremony.

14.2 Discussion of International Jury for 2000 Worlds

With approval of the IGC, Hans-Kurt Anderson will be the chairman of the International Jury in Annapolis. Jury members from other countries will also serve on the Jury. No country will have two members on the Jury.

14.3 Discussion of Principle Race Officer for 2000 Worlds

Mark Murphy will be the principal race officer with approval from the IGC. He will be in Punta Ala for part of the regatta observing the event.

15.0 Olympic Committee Report – Hal Haenel, Chairman

Mr. Haenel did not attend the meeting. President Simoneschi read his report.

Mr. Haenel has prepared a letter that will be sent to fifty friends in the Class to raise a minimum of US$20,000 for an IGC reception at the November 2000 ISAF meeting in London. He asks that each member of the CMC write down the names of ten potential donors who he can address his letter. A special account will be established for this reception. Checks will be made out to ISCYRA 2004. He would like assistance from British Star sailors in identifying an appropriate hotel. The 2000 Olympic gold medalists in the Star should be invited to the party. Other Star medalists could also be invited depending on what the budget will allow.

Discussion:  Fifty names on the mailing list are not enough.  The list of names is due in the Central Office by 1 October 1999.  Schedule the party early in the week before the Events Committee meets. Tuesday would be a good day.  It is important to place the party on the schedule now.  Theme: The Star Class sells the sport of sailing to the world.  Ian Walker (SO) has good connections. He should be asked for help.

16.0 Sailing Committee Report -- Ingvar Krook, Chairman

Ingvar Krook did not attend the meeting. No report.

17.0 Secretary of Life and Isolated Members -- Harry Walker

Harry Walker reported that Life member #27, Adair Hess (JP), has died. The next Life member who has accepted Life membership is a secret, as he will receive his Life membership as a Christmas gift.

18.0 Editor's Report -- Betsy Londrigan

18.1 1999 LOG Follow - up

Mrs. Londrigan's experience with the 1999 LOG was horrible. The computer inherited from the previous editor could only handle Starlights; and since it was a home based, low level, word processing computer, it could not handle graphics. It crashed four to five times a day.

Three bids ranging from US$1,300 to $2,500 for a new computer that can handle computing graphics and design capabilities were distributed to CMC members. The best bid from Micro Power for US$1,700 plus extra memory and a zip drive is more powerful and can accomplish what needs to be done.

Discussion:  Buy a computer that is more than adequate.  If the Class purchases the computer for the editor, the federal government will assume that Mrs. Londrigan is an employee. Social security, Medicare, and state and federal taxes would need to be taken out of her check.

Decision: Mrs. Londrigan should remain an independent contractor.

18.2 Presentation of Website

Lots of e-mail has been received from dissatisfied members about the webpage. Information received is organized and sent to David McCreary, but nothing happens or it is posted much later. Over the summer Mrs. Londrigan has learned how to be a webmaster and presented a sample webpage to the CMC members. This mockup lacks graphics because her current computer can not handle graphics and it is not capable of the HTML format.

Currently, the Class pays US$25.45 per month for a phone line to her computer. With a cable connection from AT & T. at US$39.95 per month, Mrs. Londrigan will pay the difference. The one time installation fee is US$150. David McCreary is paid US$35 per hour for website service. That is half the going rate for such services. Mrs. Londrigan agrees to charge the Class no more than US$35 per hour for her work on the Class website. She estimates that she will spend about five hours per week on the site or US$175 per week. She would like to be reimbursed the US$50 per month charged by FGI net for three months service and for the 36 hours of work on this preliminary website at US$20 per hour.

Discussion:  Will this arrangement save the Class money? How will Mrs. Londrigan bill the Class? Which comes first -- Starlights, the LOG, or the website? Work done for Starlights and the LOG will be completed first and charged at a flat rate as usual. Material prepared for Starlights and the LOG would then be converted to HTML format for posting on the website at an hourly rate.  Should the Class buy the computer and loan it to Mrs. Londrigan?  The editor and treasurer will work out an agreement.

Decision: Purchase a computer for the editor through the Central Office.

18.3 Advertising Research

Mrs. Londrigan suggests that the Class subscribe to a "cost per click" service for banner ads linked on the Class website. Typically, US$150 is charged to an advertiser for every 1,000-click throughs. The service would receive a small ad on the website in return. [Note: Last year the Class website received 11,000+ hits in a three-month time frame.]

18.4 New Starlights Format

Development of the webpage took precedence over the new Starlights format. The new format will be ready for the December CMC meeting. Harken has beautiful ads. An advertising package will be provided to them.

Decision: Mrs. Londrigan will enhance the website, continue to mail one-page Starlights monthly, and begin a quarterly magazine in 2000. This arrangement will be re-examined in one year.

19.0 Central Office Report -- Karen McLane

19.1 Host Club Gifts

The supply of half models used for host club gifts will run out at the end of 2000. A new supplier must be found.

Discussion:  Rick Hennig (WLM) has made half models for various events.  Make half models the same size as currently made.  Silver finish or white? Some yacht clubs prefer that all of the half models be the same color, as they are displayed together.

Decision: Contact Rick Hennig. Send information about 2000 host club gifts to Tom Londrigan, Jr. to facilitate delivery to Miami for Bacardi Cup. 19.2 Harry Nye Keeper Trophy

The Central Office has one Harry Nye keeper plaque in stock. An order needs to be made to replenish the supply.

Discussion:  Current keeper is not a good choice.  Find something better.

19.3 Previous AdComm Decisions

Poll the CMC for Continental Championship regatta organizers requesting LOG infinity.

BUSINESS ITEMS

20.0 Old Business

20.1 Qualification Process for Future World Championships and Continental Championships

Previously discussed.

A brief discussion of the agreement with Annapolis for the 2000 World Championship took place. President Simoneschi wants to see the contract with Nautical He is negotiating with Audi for sponsorship of the Class, which would make US$15,000 available to the World Championship venue. In this case, Nautica is providing a substantially larger amount for the World Championship next year.

21.0 New Business

An e-mail from District 4 District Secretary, Tom Londrigan, Jr., was read by President Simoneschi asking about two sailors in his district who wish to sail in the District Championship later this month. This championship is a qualifier to the 2000 World Championship. These two sailors have been unable to sail five races this year because no one in their fleet came to compete on scheduled race days. The suggestion was made that they join the Wilmette Harbor Fleet.

Decision: Bill Parks and Peter Wright received approval to sail in the District 4 Championship.

22.0 Next Meeting

Saturday, 11 December 1999 -- Chicago, Illinois, USA 23.0 Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Karen McLane INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE 1999 ANNUAL MEETING Punta Ala, Italy - - 3 September 1999

1.0 Call to Order

President Riccardo Simoneschi called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m.

President Simoneschi introduced Star Class International Officers J. William Allen, Vice President, Hemisphere 1; Jochen Schwarz, Vice President, Hemisphere 2; Harry W. Walker, Secretary; Robert F Maine, III, Treasurer; and Jack Rickard, IGC Chairman.

2.0 Reading of Minutes

The minutes of the 11 September 1998 Annual Meeting in Portoroz, Slovenia were not read at the request of the membership and were approved as written.

3.0 Report of Association Officers

3.1 President's Report -- Riccardo Simoneschi

President Simoneschi announced that a special trophy, the President's Achievement award, to recognize the fleet or district officer who has promoted the Class and increased fleet growth would be presented at the opening ceremony. [Note: John Finch (LOC) received the first President's Achievement award.]

As of 25 August 1999, 35 new Star boats have been built and 934 sail royalties have been sold. Regatta participation has been good with a record number of entries (149) to this World Championship. A total of 120+ entries are expected to compete. Membership is on the rise with 2,966 members to-date. Total membership is expected to increase by the end of the year.

The relationship of the Star Class with the ISAF and the other Olympic Classes is good. As the Class continues its long history and style, it remains as the leading Class in the sailing world.

3.2 Executive Officers

Vice President Schwarz reported that fleets are very strong in Europe and that four fleets will be ratified at this meeting: Basel, Prague/Bohemia (reinstated), Jonio (reinstated), and Forte Dei Marmi.

The following events will take place in 2000:

 Spring Championship, Gaeta, Italy, 7 - 15 April  European Championship, Balaton, Hungary, 1 - 9 September The Marseilles Fleet has requested consideration to host the European Spring Championship in 2001.

Vice President Allen reported that the South American and North American Championships were well attended this year. Fleets in Canada and California are actively growing. Two fleets will be ratified at this meeting: Santa Monica (reinstated) and Mount Desert Island.

The following events will take place in 2000:

 South American Championship, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 18- 23 January  Spring Championship of the Western Hemisphere, San Francisco, California, USA, 29 March - 2 April  World Championship, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, 10-21 May  North American Championship, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 15 - 19 August

Secretary Walker has good communication with President Simoneschi and the Central Office and hopes that any e-mail sent to him has been answered satisfactorily.

Treasurer Rob Maine reported that the Class is very sound financially. The books are audited at the end of every year. Any Class member can request a financial statement from him at any time.

Olympic Committee chairman, Hal Haenel, will send a letter to Class members for donations to fund the IGC reception at the ISAF meeting in London in November 2000.

Jack Rickard, IGC Chairman, announced that the 2001 World Championship will be in Medemblik, Holland.

4.0 Ratification of the IJ and IRC for the 1998 World Championship

The International Jury of John Ripard (MAL), Chairman; Jim Capron (USA); Joern Richter (GER); Carlo Rolandi (ITA); and Bo Samuelson (SWE) for the 1999 World Championship was approved.

The International Race Committee with Charles Cook (USA), Principal Race Officer, Hans Hylander (SWE), John Koopman (USA), and the Yacht Club Punta Ala race committee was approved.

5.0 Ratification and Revocation of Fleet Charters

Six fleets requesting fleet charter ratification were approved. They are the Basel (District 9), Prague/Bohemia (reinstated in District 17), Mount Desert Island (District 1), Jonio (reinstated in District 14), Forte Dei Marmi (District 14), and Santa Monica Bay (reinstated in District 5).

The fleet charters of the Port Phillip and Southern Lake George Fleets were revoked.

The following fleets had their fleet charters suspended: Cayuga Lake, Kolaska, Napoli, Olso, Stockholm, West Jersey, Casco Bay, Madrid, Porto, Puerto De Santander, Santa Barbara Channel, and Vinga.

A summary of fleets notes 154 active fleets, 6 new or reinstated fleets, and 19 undersized fleets for a total of 179 fleets.

6.0 Old Business

6.1 2000 World Championship Progress Report -- Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Jack Lynch, of the Annapolis Yacht Club, will make a slide presentation on Wednesday at the mid-series prize-giving ceremony.

6.2 Venue of the 2001 World Championship

As previously noted, Medemblik, Holland will host the 2001 World Championship. Ben Staartjes reported that the new regatta center has plenty of space for parking and trailers. The fleet will sail in fresh water with no current. Expect good sailing with many boats participating.

7.0 Proposed 1998 for 1999 Resolution [Appendix A]

President Simoneschi read the names of the Delegate/Proxies on ballots that were not picked up at the door to the meeting.

7.1 Letter from the Judiciary Board to Delegates [Attachment]

The letter from Bill Parks, chairman of the Judiciary Board, attached to the Annual Meeting agenda was read to the delegates.

7.2 Discussion of Proposed Amendments

Of the thirty-one resolutions published in the June issue of Starlights, five have been withdrawn. The remaining twenty-six resolutions were read as published by President Simoneschi with the recommendations of the IGC noted by IGC Chairman Jack Rickard. The Chair welcomed brief comments to the individual resolutions. The resolutions (with a modification to resolution #17 approved by the submitting fleet) are attached. [Appendix A]

After discussion, the resolutions were put to a vote. Ballots were signed and returned at the end of the meeting for counting. Secretary Walker will organize and oversee the counting of the ballots. Attached is a copy of the results. [Appendix B]

Seventy-seven fleets were represented at this meeting.

8.0 New Business

Class member and sailmaker, Hubert Raudaschl, would like the Chief Measurer to coordinate the sail plan and measurement of sails with the Technical Committee to avoid the problems with sail measurement experienced at this World Championship.

The next Annual Meeting will be 12 May 2000 in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.

9.0 Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Karen McLane