J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum J/30 Class Association Business Minutes from BOG Teleconference 24 March 2009

BOG Phone Conference Minutes 7-9:10pm East Coast time Tuesday 24 March

There are rules changes that are summarized below. The class rules will be updated and posted on the website by 1 April 2009.

Participants:
John McArthur, Class Co-president & LIS District Governor - Yes
Carl Sherter, Class Co-president - Yes
Dennis Bartley, Immediate Past President - Yes
Larry Christy , Chief Measurer - Yes
Bob Rutsch, Governor at Large - Yes
Dave Erwin, Governor at Large - Yes
Rod Johnstone, J/Boats Representative - Yes
Bill Kneller, SNE District Governor - Yes
David Bows, NNE District Governor - Yes
Tom Watson, Chesapeake District Governor - Yes
Jason Jarvis, Carolinas District Governor - No
Cynthia Ross, Southeast District Governor - Yes
Michael Hotaling, Gulf Coast District Governor - Yes
Jeff Browning, PNW District Governor - No
Dell Todd, Western Great Lakes District Governor - Yes
Brendan Benson, Eastern Great Lakes District Governor - Yes
Shawn Ivie, California District Governor - No

Phone Conference Meeting Agenda:

1. District Election Status and Introduction of new Governors (Cynthia Ross - Southeast, Dell Todd - Western Great Lakes)
2. Brief update by each of District Governors
3. Website & Forum updates (Kneller & Erwin)
4. Class Association finance status & overview (Sherter)

• Annual Expenses approximately $2,550
• Income from Dues: approximately $2,500 (2009 collected $1,850 as of 3/24/09 without income reported from Gulf Coast & Chesapeake Districts)

5. 2009 Class dues, new process, and ability for J/30 Class to use PayPal for dues and class events/merchandise; e.g. NA Registration, NA Meals & Swag. (Kneller & Erwin)
6. Vote on proposed 2009 Rules updates as amended during discussions:

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes & Interpretations with Proposed Effective Date 1 April 2009

• Makes the Quarter-Berth Cushions optional so they may be removed for racing (5.3)
• Provides administrative reference to J/30 insignia on sail plan that was misplaced when rules were updated over time (5.15.3)
• Updates the list of required safety equipment referring to Coast Guard regulations, and augments the list with one design required equipment and suggested optional safety equipment. The list has been reordered and grouped as Coast Guard Required, One Design Required, and Optional Suggested. (6.4)

Detailed changes by paragraph - Changed wording annotated as italicized bold text

Approved
Paragraph 5.3 rules interpretation
Standard interior equipment includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• cushions for all berths and settees (V-Berth and Quarter-Berth cushions may be removed for racing)

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Deferred for more research and alignment with ISAF Equipment Measurement Rules of Sailing
Paragraph 5.12.2.4 rules interpretation
It is intended that the dimension at the head of the sail measured perpendicular to the mast be generally controlled by the maximum specified size of the headboard insert. This measurement excludes variability due to any extension provided by luff tape, track slugs or minor additions of sail cloth around the perimeter of the headboard for finishing.
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Not Approved
Paragraph 5.12.2.6 rules - proposed
5.12.2.6 Reef points are permitted, but not required. The optional reef point suggested location is at least 1675 mm above the tack at the luff and perpendicular to the mast. At least two intermediate grommets built into the sail are suggested on each reef. Additional reefs above the suggested optional reef are permitted.
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Not Approved
5.12.6.1 Minimum cloth weight is 30 grams or 0.50 oz. nominal and 0.72 oz. actual weight. Spinnakers must be made of nylon. Airex 500 is one of several approved spinnaker cloths that meet this requirement.
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Approved
5.15.3 Design of the insignia shall be as indicated in the sail plan shown in the class specifications.

Class Specifications (modifies existing last page) - proposed
adds the following words:
Sail Plan added to top of page as title, and

J/30 insignia per rule 5.15.3 added as caption on scaled drawing of J/30 logo.
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Deferred for further research
6.2.1 The number of sails on board during a regatta series or race shall be four: #1, and #3 genoas , mainsail and spinnaker. The #2 genoa is optional. A second spinnaker may be carried on board, but only used in a given race if the primary spinnaker is damaged. In the event the second spinnaker is used during a race, the Race Committee shall be notified as soon as practicable.
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Approved
6.4 Safety Gear and Equipment. In addition to safety equipment required by Coast Guard and local regulations, the following equipment shall be carried onboard for one design racing. Optional safety equipment listed is suggested, but not required.

Coast Guard Required

• Fog horn
• Two fire extinguishers of type and capacity required by local and Coast Guard regulations
• PFD for each member of the crew
• One throw-able lifesaving device within reach of the helmsman
• Distress signals meeting Coast Guard requirements
• Permanently installed navigation lights in working order

One Design Required

• Fixed non-electric compass
• One anchor and rode
• One permanently fitted manual bilge pump operable from the cockpit with all hatches, lockers and companionways closed. If handle is removable, it shall be tethered to prevent loss
• Depth sounder (or lead line)
• Radio receiver capable of receiving weather bulletins
• First Aid Kit and manual
• Five soft wood plugs of size to fit each below waterline through hull fitting
• Two rigid buckets with lanyards having a minimum capacity of two gallons each
• Heaving line (minimum 50' length) within reach of the helmsman

Optional Suggested Equipment

• Equipment capable of disconnecting or severing the standing rigging
• Two water resistant flashlights
• Radar reflector (with minimum diameter of 8-10")

For local and national events the notice of race and sailing instructions may require additional safety equipment.
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7. 2009 J/30 NA update and plans - CPYC 2-4 Oct (John McArthur)
8. North American Championship Locations

• 2010 Marblehead, MA - date 20-23 August or TBD September based on class feedback. David Bows will obtain dates in Sept, then post on the forum and determine what dates would provide the maximum class participation.
• 2011 - Annapolis, subject to Chesapeake Fleet determining availability of a club to host
• 2012 - New Orleans, subject to facility availability (and no more hurricanes!)

9. Other business
Approved Competition Composites (Phil's Foils) as an alternate rudder supplier. This will be added to class rules with IdaSailor.