International 505 Class Yacht Racing Association
All changes to come into effect on 1st January 2000.
CLASS RULES A THE CONSTITUTION
7.0 Officers of the International Association
Delete present Rule 7.1 and replace with:
7.1 Officers
The officers, whose terms of office shall commence on 1 January, shall be:
7.1.1 an International President,
an International Vice President,
an International Secretary,
an International Treasurer, who shall reside in the same country as the
International Secretary, and
a Chairman of the International Rules Committee.
7.1.2 All Officers shall be elected for a term of two years. The President and Vice President shall be elected in years of even number, the remaining officers in years of odd number.
Delete present Rule 7.5 and replace with:
7.5 Auditor
An Auditor shall be appointed by the Association at each Annual General Meeting and shall audit the annual accounts of the Association. The International Treasurer shall complete the draft accounts and
arrange for these to be forwarded to the Auditor as soon as possible
after the end of each year, together with any records and receipts
requested by the Auditor. On completion of the Audit the International
Secretary shall immediately send copies to all Members of the IGC and the National Secretaries. The Treasurer shall arrange for presentation
of the audited accounts to the next Annual General Meeting of the
International Association.
9.0 International Committees
Delete present Rules 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 and replace with:
9.1 International Governing Committee ("IGC")
9.1.1 This Committee shall consist of the International Officers and a representative of each National Association.
9.2 International Executive Committee ("IEC")
9.2.1 This Committee shall consist of the five Officers elected or appointed in accordance with Rule 7.
9.2.2 Under delegated Authority from the IGC the IEC shall be responsible for the management of the International Office, the issue of sail numbers and the registration of boats.
9.2.3 Meetings shall be held upon giving of not less than seven days notice in writing.
9.2.4 The Committee may delegate its powers to any one or more of its members, or co-opt any other Member.
9.3 International Rules Sub Committee ("IRC")
9.3.1 This Sub Committee shall consist of the Chairman elected or appointed under Rule 7 and four other Members whose appointment shall be confirmed by the IGC.
11.0 Alterations to the Constitution
Insert additional Rule 11.3:
11.3 No ballot may be held within three years of a previous ballot on the same or a substantially similar proposal, except with the approval of the IGC.
14.0 Funding of the International Association and Members=92 Obligations
Amend Rule 14.3.2 to read:
14.3.2 The amount of any ratified by Members at the Annual General Meeting.
change in the annual subscription shall be determined by the IEC and
CLASS RULES B THE MEASUREMENT RULES
5.0 The Hull
Delete present Rule 5.8 and replace with:
5.8 Weight
5.8.2 The sailing weight in dry condition shall not be less than 127.4kg. The sailing weight is the weight of the hull including metal corrector weights, the spars, standing and running rigging, centreboard, rudder and tiller, but excluding the sails and battens. Fittings and components of exaggerated weight and artificially heavy areas construction are not permitted: examples include use of lead or other heavy metals, except for corrector weights permitted under Rule B-5.8.3.
5.8.3 If the sailing weight is less than 127.4kg. the difference, without limit, shall be made up by metal corrector weights fixed against the centreboard case or spine and visible when viewed from a standing position next to the boat, half between 1100mm and 1500mm and half between 2900mm and 3500mm from Station 11, such ballast to be retained for the life of the boat or until the boat is reweighed in accordance with Rule B - 5.8.5.
5.8.4 Each metal corrector weight shall be hard stamped in a visible place with its weight in kilograms to the nearest 0.1 kilograms and a serial number to identify the piece of ballast and the total number of pieces used in the boat
5.8.5 Boats may be reweighed at any time by a Class Measurer providing that immediately prior to reweighing, the boat has not touched water for a period of at least two weeks, The sailing weight and the number and weight of ballast pieces shall be recorded on the certificate by the Measurer. The metal ballast referred to in Rule B - 5.8.3 may only be removed or reduced at a reweighing commissioned by the owner under this paragraph and such reweighings may only take place at intervals greater than 12 months.
8.0 Sails
Amend current Rule 8.1 to read:
8.1 General
8.1.1 Sails shall be made and measured in accordance with the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing and comply with their requirements. In the event of conflict with these Class Rules, the Class Rules shall prevail.
8.1.5 Sail reinforcement is not restricted.
Delete Present Rules 8.2.2, 8.2.3 and 8.2.4 and replace with:
8.2.2 The luff and the foot shall be secured to the mast and boom respectively over at least 80 per cent of their lengths.
8.2.3 The following dimensions, including boltropes where fitted, shall not be exceeded: