Proposed Rule Changes Pass

published 06/09/2022

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Rule Change Proposals

The recent ballot for the Etchells Class Rules changes has closed. Each of the 22 proposals passed with at least 84% of the total votes on each proposal being in favor. We now enter the final stage in the process for changing class rules--World Sailing approval. This step does not permit changes to the intent of the rules as voted for by the class, but merely ensures that from a technical and drafting perspective the class rules are sound. The documents have been sent to World Sailing for review by the Technical Department and by the Equipment Rules Sub-Committee, who operate quarterly review periods. The current period ends on 31 August, so if approved we can expect the new class rules to become effective on or before 31 August 2022.

You can see the original posting about the rule change proposals (which includes each of the proposals as well as a draft of the new rules documents) by clicking on the link above.

Any questions can be directed to the International Etchells Class Office.

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