Michelle G summarised the nature of her role within the RYA and her responsibilities relevant to IOCA. Action: committee to consider whether Michelle’s role should be a co-opted role on the committee. Magdalene I raised the recent ISAF communication with regard to the use of 8’ sail numbers in ISAF regattas. Action: Victor B to review and report ‘digital back to the committee. Mark L provided an update on discussions held with the RYA over IOCA representation at the Dinghy Show given the clash with the Spring Championships. Agreed: IOCA to support the RYA stand at the Dinghy Show. Action: John P to co-ordinate boats and volunteers for the stand. 5 Teams Richard B provided feedback from the RYA Steering Committee meeting noting a desire from the RYA to continue supporting teams at a level consistent with that seen in previous years. It was noted that funding for the Braas team was not certain. Mark L confirmed that invitations had been sent with the full cost of attendence hence any funding received would reduce this. Action: Mark L to discuss with Alan Williams the timing for sending out invoices once the funding situation is clear. Mark L/Richard B advised that the RYA were looking at teams should be GBR teams and which should be IOCA. It was noted that this may have an impact on future teams. The composition of the Irish Team was discussed, noting that the selection event would be the Spring Championships if 3 or more races are sailed, otherwise the Inlands would be used. Mark L referenced the document on Basecamp proposing options for the size of the Irish Team. Action: Mark L to discuss team size with Steph Banham. Action: committee to give feedback via basecamp on the Irish team size document. The formation of a team sub-committee was discussed. Agreed: to be considered when the level of RYA funding is confirmed. 6 Sailing Rob T confirmed that the NOR/SSI’s for the Spring Championships would be published in the next week. The water quality in Cardiff Bay was discussed. It was noted that Cardiff Bay has an established protocol to monitor water quality and this would dictate whether the water quality was suitable for sailing.
Michelle G summarised the nature of her role within the RYA and her responsibilities relevant to IOCA. Action: committee to consider whether Michelle’s role should be a co-opted role on the committee. Magdalene I raised the recent ISAF communication with regard to the use of ‘digital 8’ sail numbers in ISAF regattas. Action: Victor B to review and report back to the committee. Mark L provided an update on discussions held with the RYA over IOCA representation at the Dinghy Show given the clash with the Spring Championships. Agreed: IOCA to support the RYA stand at the Dinghy Show. Action: John P to co-ordinate boats and volunteers for the stand. 5 Teams Richard B provided feedback from the RYA Steering Committee meeting noting a desire from the RYA to continue supporting teams at a level consistent with that seen in previous years. It was noted that funding for the Braas team was not certain. Mark L confirmed that invitations had been sent with the full cost of attendence hence any funding received would reduce this. Action: Mark L to discuss with Alan Williams the timing for sending out invoices once the funding situation is clear. Mark L/Richard B advised that the RYA were looking at teams should be GBR teams and which should be IOCA. It was noted that this may have an impact on future teams. The composition of the Irish Team was discussed, noting that the selection event would be the Spring Championships if 3 or more races are sailed, otherwise the Inlands would be used. Mark L referenced the document on Basecamp proposing options for the size of the Irish Team. Action: Mark L to discuss team size with Steph Banham. Action: committee to give feedback via basecamp on the Irish team size document. The formation of a team sub-committee was discussed. Agreed: to be considered when the level of RYA funding is confirmed. 6 Sailing Rob T confirmed that the NOR/SSI’s for the Spring Championships would be published in the next week. The water quality in Cardiff Bay was discussed. It was noted that Cardiff Bay has an established protocol to monitor water quality and this would dictate whether the water quality was suitable for sailing.