- Present, all Committée except for Joakim Majander
- Approval of Minutes of 2022 meeting
Approved
- Submissions
a) ESP 3 – Boom diameter
Discussion around whether to clarify or interpret the BD vs lower mast point
– Zoran will work on an amendment to IMS where the black band will be where the lower end of the sail is.
b) ITA 2 – Use of designer offset file
Support in the hindsight of the feasibility of 3D scanning. Only applies to new offset files from 2024.
c) ITA 3 – Use of retractable bowsprit
Supported.
d) ITA 4 – Revision of Cruiser/Racer regulations
The problem is not with the rule but with the awareness. List of mandatory items to be added to certificate and checklist
e) SWE 1 – Batteries in place of fuel tanks for cruiser/racers
Supported
- Any other business
Dimitris DImou spoke about:
IHC and ORC conflict over ERS 5.3: Will likely be resolved after 2025 ERS are in force;
In the mean time ORC will adopt an interim text and solution where ORC will still allow IHC measured sails.
Linear dimension measurement tolerances:
Discussion if significant linear measurement errors exist shoud it be handled only by current rule 305.x
No changes but possibly future submissions about lowering the rating tolerances..