The Farr 9.2 Association’s Annual General meeting was held on the 13th of August, hosted by David and Bev at Jane Brook Wines.
There are a few updates from the meeting:
Committee members for 2017/2018
The new committee elected this year is:
- President: Andrew Hossen
- Vice President: Murray Rowe
- Secretary: Jeremy Kerr
- Treasurer: Jeremy Kerr
- Measurer: Victor Johnson
- Assistant Measurer: Mario Tascone
- Handicapper & Exec. Comm. Leon Koch
- YA Representative: Newton Klaebe
- Ordinary committee: Greg Armstrong
Updated class rules
After a proposed change from last year’s AGM, the Farr 9.2 class rules have been updated to allow new materials for backstay construction. The relevant section (3.5.2) now reads:
3.5.2 Riggings wire shall not be less than 5.5mm diameter for cap shrouds, lower shrouds and forestay. Backstay to be either minimum 5mm stainless steel wire or 5mm
The full class rules document is available for download here: Farr 9.2 Class rules 2017 (PDF, 104KB).
Sailing schedules
The dates for the 2017/2018 metro series have been decided (Notice of Race is coming soon), as well as the State Championships (24th-25th of March).
Many thanks to David, Bev and the team for hosting the AGM, and to our sponsors: Doyle Sails, North Sails, UK sails, Yacht Grot, Bay Marine Services, Edgar Vitte at Yacht Rigging Solutions and Jane Brook Wines.