2015 RS:X AGM – Final Agenda, Submissions, Bids And Other Documents

The 2015 International RS:X Class Association’s AGM will be staged in Mussanah Resort Hotel, Al Mussanah, Oman on Saturday, October 17th @ 16:00, during the 2015 RS:X World Windsurfing Championships.

The deadline for submissions to be discussed at the AGM ends on 17th September 2015.
Herewith you can find the submissions and event bids received (still time to send a bid) and other documents which will help you to prepare for the AGM.

AGENDA
1. Welcome by the President of the RS:X Class
2. Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting
3. Reports
a. President
b. Treasurer
c. Manufacturer’s Representative
d. Sailor’s Representative
e. Coaches’ Representative
f. Technical Committee Chairman
g. Class Chief Measurer
4. The Class Accounts
5. The Class Budget 2016
6. Election of the RS:X Class Honorary Life Members
7. Submissions
8. Event Selection for 2017
9. Any Other Business

FINANCIAL REPORT
Download the 2014 Annual Financial Report of the International RS:X Class Association

BIDS FOR 2017 RS:X CHAMPIONSHIPS (not final)

2017 RS:X World Championships 2017 RS:X Youth World Championships
Sopot, POL June-September Herzliya, ISR October-November
Torbole, ITA June-July Torbole, ITA June-July
Enoshima, JPN Any time
Cesme, TUR January-February
Clearwater, USA February or November
Cesme, TUR September-October
2017 RS:X European Championships 2017 RS:X Youth European Championships
Marseille, FRA April-October Marseille, FRA April-October
Sopot, POL June-September Sopot, POL June-September


SUBMISSIONS 2015

# Title About Download
1 The Shorter RS:X Championships Format To shorten the RS:X regattas by deleting the Reserve Day on the middle of the event Sub15-01
2 The RS:X Youth Championships Format The new and more media friendly format by using the Silver and Gold Finals at the end without collection of points – the winner takes it all! Sub15-02
3 The RS:X Championships Entry Fees To revise the RS:X Class Championships Entry Fees Sub15-03
4 The New Class Rule – C.4.2 – Recording and Tracking Devices The new CR to allow carrying a recording and tracking device. Sub15-04
5 Class Rule Change – C.7.1(d) – Adding the Event for A and B Divisions Equipment limitations between the Senior and Youth events. Adding an event. Sub15-05
6 The New Class Rule – C.8.1(c) – Mast Serial Numbers To allow to use the top and bottom section of mast with different serial numbers. Sub15-06
7 Class Rule Change – C.8.2(g) – Outhaul To remove the conflict between CR C.8.2(k) and C.8.2(g). Sub15-07
8 Class Rule Change – C.9.2(c) – Flag on Sail The National flag required on the sails also for ISAF Sailing World Cup events. Sub15-08
9 Class Rule Change – Section E Preamble To add introduction to the CR Sectiion E by clarifying the length of the fin. Sub15-09
10 Class Rule Change – Section G Preamble To add introduction to the CR Sectiion G by clarifying the sail size. Sub15-10


VOTING PROCEDURE

Voting will be by show of hands/cards of each Full Active Member’s nominated delegates or their nominated proxies. Only Full Active Members in ‘good standing’ (2015 Class Annual Membership Fee has been paid) will be eligible to vote.

DELEGATE APPOINTMENT OR PROXY NOMINATIONS
International RS:X Class Full Active Members shall confirm their appointed delegate or nominated proxy by email sent to [email protected] by 1200hrs (Local time, Oman) on 17th October 2015.
The following forms may be used:
Delegate Registration Form
Proxy Nomination Form

OBSERVERS
Those not appointed as a national delegate may attend as an observer but will not be able to speak unless invited to do so by the chairman.

BE PREPARED
Delegates are urged to take time to read the agenda and the attached submissions in advance and come prepared.
Here is the link to the 2014 AGM Minutes.
Here is the link to the 2014 EGM Minutes.

 

2015 RS:X Class AGM – Final Agenda, Submissions, Bids And Other Documents

The 2015 International RS:X Class Association’s AGM will be staged in Mussanah Resort Hotel, Al Mussanah, Oman on Saturday, October 17th @ 16:00, during the 2015 RS:X World Windsurfing Championships.

The deadline for submissions to be discussed at the AGM ends on 17th September 2015.
Herewith you can find the submissions and event bids received (still time to send a bid) and other documents which will help you to prepare for the AGM.

AGENDA
1. Welcome by the President of the RS:X Class
2. Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting
3. Reports
a. President
b. Treasurer
c. Manufacturer’s Representative
d. Sailor’s Representative
e. Coaches’ Representative
f. Technical Committee Chairman
g. Class Chief Measurer
4. The Class Accounts
5. The Class Budget 2016
6. Election of the RS:X Class Honorary Life Members
The Executive Committee is proposing Mr. Neil Pryde’s nomination
7. Submissions
8. RS:X Championships Selection for 2017
9. Any Other Business

FINANCIAL REPORT
Download the 2014 Annual Financial Report of the International RS:X Class Association

BIDS FOR 2017 RS:X CHAMPIONSHIPS (not final)

2017 RS:X World Championships 2017 RS:X Youth World Championships
Sopot, POL June-September Herzliya, ISR October-November
Torbole, ITA June-July Torbole, ITA June-July
Cesme, TUR January-February
Loctudy, FRA June-August
Enoshima, JPN Any time
Clearwater, USA February or November
2017 RS:X European Championships 2017 RS:X Youth European Championships
Marseille, FRA April-October Marseille, FRA April-October
Sopot, POL June-September Sopot, POL June-September


SUBMISSIONS 2015

# Title About Download
1 The Shorter RS:X Championships Format To shorten the RS:X regattas by deleting the Reserve Day on the middle of the event Sub15-01
2 The RS:X Youth Championships Format The new and more media friendly format by using the Silver and Gold Finals at the end without collection of points - the winner takes it all! Sub15-02
3 The RS:X Championships Entry Fees To revise the RS:X Class Championships Entry Fees Sub15-03
4 The New Class Rule - C.4.2 - Recording and Tracking Devices The new CR to allow carrying a recording and tracking device. Sub15-04
5 Class Rule Change - C.7.1(d) - Adding the Event for A and B Divisions Equipment limitations between the Senior and Youth events. Adding an event. Sub15-05
6 The New Class Rule - C.8.1(c) - Mast Serial Numbers To allow to use the top and bottom section of mast with different serial numbers. Sub15-06
7 Class Rule Change - C.8.2(g) - Outhaul To remove the conflict between CR C.8.2(k) and C.8.2(g). Sub15-07
8 Class Rule Change - C.9.2(c) - Flag on Sail The National flag required on the sails also for ISAF Sailing World Cup events. Sub15-08
9 Class Rule Change - Section E Preamble To add introduction to the CR Sectiion E by clarifying the length of the fin. Sub15-09
10 Class Rule Change - Section G Preamble To add introduction to the CR Sectiion G by clarifying the sail size. Sub15-10


VOTING PROCEDURE

Voting will be by show of hands/cards of each Full Active Member’s nominated delegates or their nominated proxies. Only Full Active Members in ‘good standing’ (2015 Class Annual Membership Fee has been paid) will be eligible to vote.

DELEGATE APPOINTMENT OR PROXY NOMINATIONS
International RS:X Class Full Active Members shall confirm their appointed delegate or nominated proxy by email sent to [email protected] by 1200hrs (Local time, Oman) on 17th October 2015.
The following forms may be used:
Delegate Registration Form
Proxy Nomination Form

OBSERVERS
Those not appointed as a national delegate may attend as an observer but will not be able to speak unless invited to do so by the chairman.

BE PREPARED
Delegates are urged to take time to read the agenda and the attached submissions in advance and come prepared.
Here is the link to the 2014 AGM Minutes.
Here is the link to the 2014 EGM Minutes.

The Equipment Transportation And Shuttle From Al Mussanah to Abu Dhabi To The ISAF SWC Final

For those sailors intending to travel from the RS:X World Windsurfing Championships at Al Mussanah, Oman to Abu Dhabi, UAE to the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final, the equipment transportation and shuttle option is available.

On the morning of 25th October, i.e. after the end of the RS:X Worlds there will be a bus/car going to Abu Dhabi.
It is important to each sailor and coach to contact personally to Chidi Al Rawahi - [email protected] to book the place and to get more detailed information.

The deadline for reservations is by 17th October 2015.

Depending on how many people will use use that option the price for one person is approximately 25 OMR and can be paid at the venue by cash only.

Every passenger traveling to EUA from Oman will need a printed letter under his/her name to be able to cross the border with the RS:X equipment. The letter will be sent by ISAF to each sailor qualified to the ISAF SWC Final.

The details to travel from Al Mussanah Millenium Resort Hotel to Abu Dhabi Sailing Club:
Date of the departure: 25th October at 08:00
Equipment and bags to take per person: 1 board, 1 rig bag, 1 suit case, 1 hand luggage
Documentation required on the board crossing: Passport, visa in advance, invitation letter from ISAF/Abu Dhabi sailing club (please contact to [email protected] for a invitation letter).
Cost per person: ~25 OMR
Payment method: Cash only
Booking and payment deadline: 17th October at Al Mussanah
Contact person: Said Al-Rawahi [email protected]
Contact number: +968 94147089

Clarifications Made To The Rio 2016 Olympic Qualification System

In August, the International Olympic Committee made two clarifications to the ISAF Qualification System for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition.

The updated Olympic Qualification System is published on the ISAF website, and the clarifications are as follows:

1. The first one relates to the “hierarchical order of qualification” in Section D which the IOC has confirmed is now the same wording for all sports and was introduced to leave no room for interpretation of where a quota place will be allocated and reallocated. Specifically here it means that, even if a continental qualification event takes places before the 2015 World Championships the latter takes precedent in terms of allocation. Therefore, the IOC has added a sentence stating “irrespective of the actual calendar of events” to clarify this.

It now reads: “The qualification events are listed in hierarchical order of qualification, irrespective of the actual calendar of the events.”

2. Secondly, with regards to the potential scenario where no NOC competes in an event at the Continental Qualification Event, the IOC has reworded the last sentence in Section D - “Qualification Pathway” - “Qualification Places”. The main reason for this is that it would not actually be a reallocation but an allocation issue as in the first place not able to allocate at all.

It now reads: “In the event that there are no eligible NOCs at any of the continental qualification events above, the quota place(s) will be allocated to the same event, irrespective of continent, at the 2015 World Championships.”

Source: ISAF

What’s At Stake At ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao?

ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao is the fifth regatta of the 2015 series and with more than 240 sailors from 37 nations competing across the Olympic classes, there is plenty at stake to attract strong competition.

Olympic Qualification

At the start of 2014, the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition qualification system was published with new criteria.

ISAF introduced a Continental Qualification system to give a pathway and opportunity for sailing to develop around the world as well as reflecting the International Olympic Committee’s Qualification System Principles. Key requirements of these Principles are to ensure the participation of the best athletes and ensure universality through continental representation.

After the Santander 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships 50% of the Olympic places were awarded and attention has now turned to continental qualification regattas and the class world championships where the remaining 50% of spots will be snapped up.

ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao acts as the Asian Rio 2016 qualification regatta for the Men’s and Women’s 470, Finn and Nacra 17 and sees many new nations, who wouldn’t have usually campaigned in the classes, gunning for an Olympic spot.

The nations vying for Olympic qualification are:

Men’s 470 - China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
Women’s 470 - Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand
Finn - China and Iran
Nacra 17 - China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Thailand

Qingdao will be the final chance for Asian Nacra 17 sailors to qualify for Rio 2016 after 13 spots were distributed at the 2014 ISAF Worlds and 2015 Nacra 17 Worlds. The 470 and Finn sailors will have another opportunity later on in the year at their respective World Championships.

Abu Dhabi ISAF Sailing World Cup Final

At each ISAF Sailing World Cup Regatta, the winning sailor and the best ranked continental sailor book their ticket to the Abu Dhabi ISAF Sailing World Cup Final, the centerpiece of the series.

Held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 27 October to 1 November 2015, the World Cup regatta qualifiers and those invited via the ISAF World Sailing Rankings will fight for the title in 20-boat fleets.

In Qingdao, sailors who have not yet qualified will be aiming to book their spot on the startline by winning the regatta outright. Those behind the winning sailors will be aiming for a high finish in order to obtain a good haul of points at the 200-point regatta. Competitors within the World #10 will receive the first invitations to the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final so sailors will be fighting for places and points to progress up the rankings.

See who has qualified so far here - http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/2015SWCFinalQualifiedSailors-%5B19024%5D.pdf

Click here to view the qualification system here.

ISAF World Sailing Rankings - http://www.sailing.org/rankings/fleet/index.php

ISAF Sailing World Cup Medals

Since the ISAF Sailing World Cup was introduced in 2008, 43 nations have claimed a share of 1,456 medals after 486 series of races at 43 regattas.

ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao offers sailors another opportunity to claim a coveted World Cup medal.

Great Britain’s sailors have been the most successful at ISAF Sailing World Cup regattas, amassing 232 medals that includes 83 gold. Australia follows on 196 with France in third.

Great Britain also tops the medal table for the 2015 series, holding 34 medals, 14 of which are gold. However, Australian sailors have picked up the most medals, 39, but have one less gold than Great Britain.

View the medal table here - http://www.sailing.org/worldcup/history/index.php

Prize Money

A combined 150,000 Euros was distributed between the Olympic and Paralympic medallists at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres and Weymouth and Portland.

In Qingdao, a total of 150,000 Euros will be distributed amongst the podium finishers.

Racing across the Olympic fleets is scheduled to commence on 16 September with Medal Races bringing the regatta to a close on 20 September.

ISAF Sailing World Cup

The ISAF Sailing World Cup is a world-class annual series for Olympic sailing. It is open to the sailing events chosen for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. Its centre piece is the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup will consist of five regattas for all ten Olympic events and where possible, Formula Kite Racing. Qualification places for the ISAF Sailing World Cup final are up for grabs at each event. The final will bring together the top 20 boats in each Olympic event and an Open Kiteboarding event where the World Cup Champions will be crowned

2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup

Melbourne - 7-14 December 2014
Miami - 25-31 January 2015
Hyères - 20-26 April 2015
Weymouth and Portland - 8-14 June 2015
Qingdao - 14-20 September 2015
2015 Final Abu Dhabi - 27 October to 1 November 2015

Photo/text: ISAF