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IKA 2014 AGM Meeting Results : RAM FOILS SURVIVE!

Published on 11-04-2014 09:58 AM

The IKA General Meeting in Palma has ended, and the results of the voting are in. The big issue this year was a
contentious debate on whether RAM kites should be allowed in competion as a small contingent found them to be dangerous
and an expensive addition to an already expensive quiver to remain competitive. There was, a general revolt within the Kitefoiling circles
which saw no point in putting a dampner on the continual evolution of kiteboarding in general and the foiling class specifically.

We will have a bit more on the RAM Kite vs the Leading Edge Inflatable shortly.

For now, here are the meeting results!



AGENDA FOR THE 2014 IKA CLASS AGM
WRITTEN BY EDITOR ON 21 OCTOBER 2014. POSTED IN INVITATIONS AND AGENDAS
2014 IKA Annual General Meeting

Agenda

I. Welcome and Apologies
II. Previous Minutes
The 2013 AGM minutes have been published on the IKA website.
III. Chairman's Report
IV. Executive Secretary’s Report
V. Financial Statement

RULES OF PROCEDURE

Only submissions and nominations from members in good standing and the executive committee shall be accepted.

Every submission to be voted on requires a proposer and a seconder. If a submission fails to have either a proposer or seconder, it will not be further discussed.

All voting to be done by simple majority, in other words the option with the most votes wins, and abstentions are irrelevant.

For voting which is changing class rules or constitution, a 2/3rd majority constituted as above is necessary.

Any elections will be held in a secret ballot except by unanimous acclamation.

Members in good standing are entitled to nominate a proxy if they are not able to attend personally. Proxy forms may be requested via email from the IKA secretariat.

VI. Submissions



(1) Formula Kite Fleet Racing Championship Rules – Windlimit (AKA)

Purpose or Objective
1. To encourage MNAs and event organizers to select venues that will guarantee full completion of racing scheduled.
2. To ensure safety of competitors by limiting the potential of capsize.
3. To encourage less skilled/new sailors to attend events by limiting trivial racing conditions.

Proposal:
Amend 1.c.i. to read as follows:
If the wind speed is less than 8 knots average in the starting area between the preparatory signaland the starting signal the start shall be postponed. If the wind speed drops below 6 knots at any time during the first leg of the race, the race shall be abandoned. In both cases a new starting sequence will be initiated as soon as practicable and when the windspeed is to the required minimums.

Reason:
Competitors at a local level are significantly challenged to race in low wind. Furthermore many of these sailors have difficulty even leaving the beach in 6 knots because of the “beach bubble” technically known as local convection. This discourages local participation and limits newcomers from being able to compete.

RESULT: NOT PASSED

(2) Formula Kite Fleet Racing Championship Rules and International IKA Formula Kite Class Rules – Kite Size Categories (AKA)

Purpose or Objective
To account for the changes in equipment as brought on by parafoil kites.

Proposal
To change Championship Rules 2.a.i and Class Rules Section C.1.1.b to read as follows:
For safety purposes every competitor must have one kite 9m or smaller and one kite 15m or larger.

Reason
The reemergence of parafoil kites has presented some challenges to the current kite size categories. Due to the fact that the “power “of a foil kite is much different than a LEI kite the current categories are flawed. Additionally, a more open kite allowance may provide competitors of different body types to be able to sail safely in a wider range of wind conditions, based on forecast.

RESULT: NOT PASSED


(3) “KiteFoil” fleet and ISAF status (AKA)

Purpose or Objective
1. To preserve the developmental nature of the “KiteFoil” fleet.
2. To allow for current fleet issues and challenges to be solved before the fleet comes underthe scrutiny of the ISAF.

Proposal
The AKA proposes that the “KiteFoil” fleet not apply for ISAF class recognition for the 2015 season.

Reason
The “KiteFoil" competitors have widely intimated a sentiment that they would like to maintain autonomy separate of ISAF and the Olympic Games.

RESULT: PASSED



(4) “KiteFoil” Fleet Committee formation (AKA)

Purpose or objective
To establish proper representation for the “KiteFoil” fleet and for the interests of its sailors.

Proposal
A formation of a five person committee to establish “KiteFoil” fleet objectives, recommend event venues, prioritize daily operations as serviced by IKA, formulate championship and equipment rules when needed.

Reason
The “KiteFoil” fleet has interests that have not been properly maintained thus far. There have been three international regattas with IKA fees paid in full yet the website has not been updated, rankings were late to be updated if ever, and one event was cancelled completely. “KiteFoil” competitors have expressed their feeling of underrepresentation within the IKA.

RESULT : PASSED



(5) International IKA Formula Kite Class Rules (AKA) - see supporting paper

Purpose or Objective
To limit cost of Formula Class fin prices and development.

Proposal
Add to Class Rules new section C.8.3:
Fins shall be made of fiberglass or “G10” material. No carbon or exotic materials may be used.
The Technical Committee and/or Event Measurer shall determine the composition of the material used and its compliance.

Reason
Molded carbon and exotic materials have become more prolific in kiteboard manufacturing. It is clear that these materials provide improved performance. Fin materials should be limited to what is currently being used so that we may maintain a relatively inexpensive materials and manufacturing cost.

RESULT: WITHDRAWN

(6) Formula Kite Equipment – Class Rules (PKA)

Purpose or Objective
White Board Concept (WBC) for all. Change to majority of Class Rules White Board Concept for a kite-board, kites and fins shall be implemented from 1st April 2016.

Proposal:
a. Manufactures shall produce module kite-board, kites and fins under IKA license. The modules shall be presented by the IKA till 1st July 2015.
b. No other boards, kites and fins than the IKA WBC shall compete in the ranked IKA Formula Kite events after 1st April 2016.

Reason:
The Formula Kite is losing its attractiveness for riders, sponsors, manufacturers and spectators. Appearance of ram air kites and better performing hydrofoils caused significant decrease in attendance at IKA events (Worlds 2012- 195 riders, 2013 – 128 riders, 2014 – 80; North Americas 2013 – 75 riders, 2014 – 13 riders). The Formula Kite can be saved only by radical moves. With the present box rules we may disappear from the sailing world soon. The chance to become attractive again for manufacturers and sponsors, as well as fair and available for competitors, is to introduce “a white board concept” for the entire equipment. All riders would compete on the same gear but made by different manufactures. It is an improved version of the monotype without its drawbacks. The competitiveness among manufacturers would ensure decent quality, improve availability and reasonable prices. One board, three or four kites, one set of fins. IKA would decide what equipment to choose for a template (module). A kite size range should be limited to odd size values (19/17/15/13/11/9/7m) to keep the cost of the production line on reasonable financial level. The fins should be produced in 3 sizes to ensure the comfort of the competitors with different weight. The equipment would be identical, but would possess a logo of the manufacturer. A competitor would chose her/his kite quiver for entire season. The WBC gives the chance to create a long living and popular class of course racing with kites. Let the foilboarding to be a scene of the latest and unrestricted developments. Once every Olympic period we would use their experience to improve our WBC. Formula Kite riders would not need to change equipment every year to be competitive what may significantly reduce their costs. Introduction of the WBC will not endanger the top riders – they will be still on the top but close chased by a silver fleet on the same gear. Let’s to win the best athlete instead the one with the best gear.

RESULT: Deferred - support the principle - working party led by Marek, members Richard and Gil Hurvitz



(7) Formula Kite Equipment – Class Rules. Fins. (vote each point separately) (PKA)

Proposal:
a. Change to C.1.1.(a).
Not more than one production hull, four production kites and two fins one fin per fin box (if so prescribed by the Notice of Race) shall be registered for an event.
b. Add C.8.3. A fin shall be made out of semitransparent glass/epoxy laminate
c. Add C.8.4. (if Submission PL01 approved) Fins shall be available in various sizes but only one size per fin box shall be declared to be used during a calendar year.

Reason:
last years have proved we can perform well on one set of fins made of G10 or G11. Two sets of carbon expensive fins give an advantage to sponsored riders. Reduction to one set would make the class available for more riders who would compete on a comparable gear.

RESULTS: ALL WITHDRAWN

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