[Public-list] Re: outboards on A-30s

[Mike Lehman]

Gordon,

What you say is all true. We cannot affect the rules of a particular race 
event or affect the rules governed by CBYRA or USYRU, but they defer to us 
on "one-design" infractions and our organization has the power to determine 
the "one-design" rules that affect our class. For example, laminated sails 
are illegal in our group. Years ago we made a change that allowed main 
cunninghams - this was a 'heavily' debated topic and it took a long time to 
resolve - it was painful.



Mike Lehman
~~~_/)_/)~~_/)~~~




----Original Message Follows----
From: Gordon White <gewhite at crosslink.net>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Public-list] Re: outboards on A-30s
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 08:49:14 -0400

   The question about racing rules is NOT going to be adjudicated by THIS 
Association. This group is a collegial group of owners, not the race 
committee, which is a group under whatever regatta you might be racing. The 
"rules" are going to be interpreted by them, not us. Very roughly analogous 
to  Congress passing laws and the courts (the race committee) interpreting  
them.

    My very limited contact with race committees ranges from very fair to 
very political. In truth, Alberg racing is not the America's Cup, and with 
no money and few trophies at stake, ought to be less contentious than racing 
J-24s, but who knows? I see people buying slightly obsolete race cars and 
running in vintage races against  true antiques and bringing 18-wheelers 
full of parts and paid crews.

    But don't blame this Association. The remarks about the A-30 rules was 
cautionary...

- Gordon White
Brigadoon II  (And I no longer race)
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