Rules Team Meeting Minutes - 5/25/06

Attendees - Christian, AkaGP, Clewless, Sailmaker Bob P, Locomotive

Minutes

1. Sail sizing & related --
Bob went thru the info he already posted. Gave updates about the Facnor / head stay progress.
His sail measurements will be the basis for the class sail sizing.

2. Jib controls / Primary winches
Team discussed the need for line control jib car due to the fine tuning needs of this jib (reported by Bob). Looks like the plan is leaning towards standard racing primaries + clam cleats. Asked Hiptrader to consider line control jib cars either standard or as upgrade.

3. Repeated the input from our Australian members that Dacron jib and main will not be very durable in their heavy air and not very cost effective. Interest is to go to owner added cost upgrade to aramid. At the minimum to go with an Aramid jib.

4. Measurements -- Hull & Rig -- awaiting numbers from the factory (Brian to dig). Sails -- Bob P. will provide section G numbers.

5. Working on class group purchase deals on trailers, OB, instruments...etc. Class web site is almost ready to launch (thanks to Cazza).

We are making solid progress on the rules doc. On track for first class boats getting delivered.
Special thanks to Sailmaker Bob for his help. Thanks to all for the good exchanges.

Clew