Today saw the European Championships practice races held. One for each discipline, with the Classic fleet going first. They had the better of the day’s wind with a good stiff 15-18 kits up the lake as is usual at Garda. The nature of the place tends to dictate a tack right onto Port and then sail nearly up to the cliffs. The Venturi effect of the geography means that the wind builds the nearer you get to the steep sides of the western edge. This also means that any pin end starters lose out by almost a start line’s length if they don’t tack early enough.

Yesterday, the first votes took place on the 3 proposals from various National Associations.

The results were as follows;
1. Change of Constitution to relocate the IACA.
Passed unanimously.

2. USACA's proposal to delete Rule 16 from IACA Championship Rules.
For - 66
Against - 21
Abstain - 9
Passed

3. Poland's proposal to change Class Rules E.3 and E.4.
For - 34
Against - 56
Abstain - 6
Not Passed

96 association votes were present

The sailing instructions for the European Championships are new published.

The Yachtclub Wismar (MSV/YCW) is the host of the 2022 GER nationals from 1-3 Oct.

The NOR is now published here and the event website - here - https://www.raceoffice.org/A-Class-German-Open-2022?lang=eng

Euro 22 News and final NOR

The 'A' Class Cat European Championships are fast approaching. Sailors are preparing and training so they can be at their absolute peak at this iconic sailing venue. Lets have a quick look at a few of the runners and riders entered.

Dear A-Cat Sailors - Please be informed that we will run an extraordinary WGM in Arco Del Garda. September 10th @ 19.00.

As for the Constitution, we have 3 official proposals that will be voted in Garda. They are :
1. Change of Constitution to relocate the IACA.
2. USACA's proposal to delete Rule 16 from IACA Championship Rules.
3. Poland's proposal to change Class Rules E.3 and E.4.

Following the Mid Year Meeting of World Sailing, the submission to delay the "M07-22 / RRS 50.1(c) – Quick Release Trapeze Harness" implementation, due to start in Jan 2023, has been postponed, upon the request of many classes including ours, and it has been accepted by World Sailing during their Mid-Year-Meeting 2022. As such, the Rule 50.1(c) now does not take effect until 1 January 2025. The ERS (Equipment Rules of Sailing) will be amended by World Sailing as well.

EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
1. General Requirements
1.1 All boats and equipment entered in the European Championships may be inspected at any time for compliance with the relevant rules including Class Rules and these Equipment Regulations (ER), defined collectively as the “Event Equipment Rules”.
1.2 Boats shall be kept in the assigned boat park.