state that the Low Point Scoring System be used, modified so that if 5 races are sailed, the result of each boat’s worst race shall be discarded. The scoring for the age groups (Masters, Grand Masters, Grand Grand Masters and Legends) uses the points the competitors got in the overall results. RESCUE BOATS There must be at least one RIB rescue boat per 20 competitors. PRIZES The Organizing Authority shall provide prizes for the first ten competitors in the overall results. There are additional prizes (Medals) from the Masters organization for the first 3 competitors in the following categories: • Master (Winner 40-49 years old) • Grand Master (winner 50-59) • Grand Grand Master (winner 60-69) • Legend (winner 70+) • Lady All legends will receive a participation prize from the Masters President. Perpetual prizes will be awarded to: • 1st Overall • 1st Master • 1st Grand Master • 1st Grand Grand Master • 1st Lady The ‘Golden Crutch’ will be awarded to the first sailor outside the prizes in the overall results. The prize giving ceremony should be held as soon as possible after the end of the last race. FINAL DECISIONS The final decisions on any matters not covered by the RRS and the International Jury shall rest with IFA. ON SHORE FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS Competitors’ Accommodation: Competitors’ accommodation must be as close together as possible and every effort should be made for accommodation to be within walking or biking distance from the boat park. Accommodation and Transport for Class Officers: The Organizing Authority shall pay for the Class Measurer as well as the Jury
Annual Masters Meeting 22 May 2013 La Rochelle – Minutes Opened by the Masters President. Finn sailors were welcomed by the Masters President Mr Fons van Gent. The masters committee was introduced – Henk de Jager, Rolf Elsaesser, Yves Zoccola and Andy Denison. Julian Smith (GBR 665) took the minutes.
thanked Fons for all of his hard work since 2008 and for contributing the structure and a great platform for the future. A presentation of a half Finn was made to Fons, and a standing ovation followed. AD will be setting up working groups to deal with challenges ahead and requested that everyone ‘like’ the facebook page. Fons resumed running the meeting and confirmed that Marc Allain des Beauvais (FRA 99) will be taking over from Yves.
The Masters venue 2015 Two presentations to be made; 1 - Circola Vilici Amici Vigna di Valle-Lake Bracciano Italy- a consortium of clubs. 2 - Nautical club of Kavala Greece-beach resort to the North.
Approval of minutes from Pwllheli 2012.
Vote taken and showed 76 hands for Kavala, and 55 hands for Lake Bracciono.
Thanks given to Russell Ward (GBR 4) for taking minutes in 2012.
The 2015 venue for the FWM confirmed as Kavala, Greece.
No comments from the minutes, which were agreed.
Andy Denison confirmed that he would visit soon.
President’s report Fons confirmed that he had visited La Rochelle to review preparations for the event, and had visited Sopot (Poland) in February 2013 in preparation for next year. His report is available on the FWM website.
Possible venues for the future
Financial Report Last year in Pwllheli there were 133 entries, donations had been received from HIT masts and Pantaeneus. Costs had been slightly higher than expected due to various expenses but in summary the accout stands at €12,457. This was declared as a good buffer. Jake Gunther (AUS 3) confirmed that he and Howard Sellers (GBR 77) had audited the accounts and all was correct. Masters Committee members standing for re election / resigning.
Other facilities: The following facilities should be available: • Free parking • Campsites with special rates, including sanitary facilities and electric power supply. These sites must be in walking or biking distance. • Communication services for competitors and press • Fresh water in the dinghy park • Launching facilities sufficient to launch the fleet in due time • Emergency medical facilities • Security in camping sites and boat park.
Schedule was presented to the participants
NOTE: The Finn World Masters Organisation Guidelines are available from the Masters President
Andy introduced himself and stated that he had been President of the British Finn Association for 7 years. Andy took over running the meeting and declared his intention to keep a balance within the class. He
Yves Zoccola would not be standing – thanks given by Fons. Fons confirmed that he would be stepping down from the position of President a year early due to shoulder injury; his view was that he wouldn’t continue if he was unable to sail.
2016 – Interest in hosting shown from Portugal, Hungary and Italy. Ongoing interest had been received from Cannes, France and Cascais, Portugal 2019 Maubuisson would like to continue 10 yearly cycle with the Finn fleet. Question/AOB Fons confirmed that presentations would be made available on the Finn Masters website. Howard Sellers requested that the consideration should be made to the Legends when format of racing is being selected, possibly with the opportunity of 2 discards. AD confirmed that this would be a priority. Henk asked that we all sign a photo for long time legend Didier Poissant. Next AMM meeting - will be in Sopot, Poland on June 11th 2014. Fons closed the meeting wishing good luck to Andy Denison. Meeting closed at 1050 hrs.
Fons stated that Andy Denison (GBR 20) would be taking over with immediate effect. And that he was sad to go and had made many friends over the years.
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