• An attempt could be made to run two races on one Saturday of every month. O.O.D.’s for these days should receive points equalling the average of their last three races for one of the races that they miss that day.

• A committee boat could be used once a month so that O.O.D.’s can start races from different start lines.

• More start marks could be put out so that O.O.D.’s have different start options.

• Courses could be tightened up so that boats finish closer together.

• The possibility could be looked at that C1 boats could race to different marks to C2 boats.

• A Mini Regatta could be scheduled over a bank holiday weekend. This could possibly be done in conjunction with Arklow S.C. with racing being held off Courtown on one day and off Arklow on the other.

• Flags could be changed on race marks to make them more visible. Florescent flags could be used.

• A Mussel harvest should be done twice during the season so that marks remain afloat. Volunteers will be needed.

• Class captains or class representatives should be used to help O.O.D.’s when necessary with decision-making. The two classes to elect class captains in due course

• It was suggested that the I.S.A. should be contacted regarding their provision (or lack of provision) of handicap information. After some discussion it was decided to follow the route mentioned below

• Skippers should be given the opportunity to race under I.R.C. rules & therefore provision could be made for this, including running races under both I.R.C. & Echo rules and accommodating skippers in obtaining an I.R.C. Handicap. Any such boats keen to race in both IRC and Echo would need at least an unendorsed IRC handicap rating. This would include getting the boat weighed among other details. This would be best done at lift in. There are strict guidelines regarding what can or cannot be left on board. These rules will be sourced by the race Committee and communicated to all interested. Normally the cost is about €40/50 per boat

• There are a number of boats that are registered to race but do not. This has a bearing on points accumulated during the league therefore it was decided that boats that do not race on a given day should receive a points score of the no. of boats that raced on that day + 1/3 the racing fleet of that class. (In the past the score was the fleet + one).

• Thought should be given to changing prizes being given out for league races. Some people have too many glasses.

• A helmsman championship was proposed by Martin Mahon and very well received by all. Martin will tidy the details up and it will be put into the calendar space and dates permitting

• A night race was suggested.

• A junior helmsman race was suggested ( helm under 18 )

These ideas will now be considered further by the race committee and it will be decided as to how they can be best implemented or refined so that they can made practice.

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