aus230 said...

I have reopened this thread in the interest of promoting ALSA, It is now established that it is a legitimate national body. So my hope is that we can have positive impute on here in the interest of promoting land sailing. It has been a long time coming but with everyone's help we can all benefit.

Update on our last meeting.
The 5.6 rope rule was discussed it was decided that anything built inside of that size was a mini. no other restrictions applied.This was accepted. Note: if sailors wish to race overseas there are some further restrictions that apply to that class.

The next national event was discussed and it was agreed that it would be held Lake Walyungup in Western Australia in January 2013. Date to be posted.

Cheers
Aus230

Your kidding me right? well that's just restricted the sport even further.....
Wasn't the Mini 5.6 Class an INTERNATIONAL standard ?
So I assume that a carbon fibre, wing masted yacht with custom made large wheels will be the entry point for newcomers to the sport?
Having an INTERNATIONAL standard is so important to encourage newbies to enter the sport and further expanding the sport.

One of the good things of the INTERNATIONAL Mini 5.6 Class was to enable beginners to compete and sail on an equal level with experienced sailors.
With an INTERNATIONAL standard it would lead to the importing and commercial manufacture of local yachts, and where does this now leave Blokarts.... at the back of the field I suppose further alienating that section of the sport.

Think about all school groups we have encouraged and assisted. They have built yachts investing time and money which are no longer in the competitive loop. You need to assume that this level of interest (potential future champions of the sport) would have no reason to pursue this as a school subject.

Or has the decision been made to enable a small few to expand their trophy collection? I fail to see how this decision benefits the sport in Australia, very disappointed to say the least.