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7. Election of National Committee
The following were elected at last year’s AGM and are willing to continue on the
Committee: Chris Baldwick; Philip Jenkins; Stephen Mead; Tony Smee; Stuart Watson;
Simon Osgood and John Whyte (who was co-opted onto the National Committee in
November 2019). These Committee members were proposed by Tom Case and
seconded by Nick Ingram and then elected on block by a show of hands.

8. Technical Chairman’s Report - David Gredley
1. WEIGHING BOATS
To remind you that boats need to be reweighed following alteration, repair or refit or
a change of ownership. There has been a number of boats changing hands recently
and the new owners should have their boats reweighed which is easily done at the
RLYC, I’ve issued a set of guidance notes on how the boat should be presented for
weighing which I’ll post on the website. Please read NFIA Rule 10.0 in advance when
you’re having your boat weighed.
2. WHISKER POLES/JIB STICKS
Now that there’s going to be more two sail racing, we’ll be using whisker poles more
often which is good practice for the upcoming Sessan Cup which will be white sail
only. There’s no restriction on the pole’s length which can be in wood or aluminium.
Simon Osgood and Ed Donald are experienced in their use, the pole’s length is a
matter of preference. Tony Smee can supply poles and end fittings, which can be cut
to any length. (There was some discussion on pole length with the consensus being
somewhere about 2.8m/2.9m.
3. TUNING GUIDES
Especially for newcomers to the fleet there are several guides available for example
form North Sails and Dieter Loibner ‘Trimming a Folkboat for Speed’. If not ask around
in the fleet and you’ll usually get help.
4. NFIA RULES
I recommend that newcomers read all 36 pages which are on our and their websites,
fortunately they’re well written. Recent rule changes related to aluminium masts and
the use of Iroko rather than Teak on environmental grounds. Incidentally, from
experience, Iroko is not nice to use and you should wear a mask when working with it.
Following a request from the Finnish fleet, 2 spinnakers are now allowed onboard. 5.
UK FB ASS. CLASS RULES AND REGULATIONS

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