IGC Resolution Amending Electronics Use

published 10/08/2024

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Resolution 2024-04

At the August IGC meeting, a resolution was passed allowing the use of certain electronics for continued exploration of the use of onboard electronics in the Etchells class. The IGC resolved to allow regatta organizers to include in their NOR an exemption to Class Rule C.5.1(b) to allow for electronics to be used so that functions from the Group B list can be used at the discretion of the Race Organizers, Race Committee or PRO. This exemption is allowed under RRS 87. This exemption was subsequently approved by World Sailing.

The IGC, in consultation with Fleets around the world, has resolved to amend the previous resolution to allow for further testing the OCS messaging functionality without a change to the NOR and to clarify that all Group A functionality is allowed at the 2025 World Championship.

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