Racing Rules of Sailing – Information Session
As part of our commitment to continuing development and education within the fleet IODAI are delighted to announce that Irish International Judge Cxema Pico will host an information and discussion session via Zoom on Thursday the 18th May 2023 at 7pm.
Cxema is renowned as one of the most experienced Judges in the country. He has travelled far and wide participating in numerous and varied events from local club racing to World Championships.
Cxema was part of the Jury Team at the recent Irish Sailing Investwise Youth Nationals in Howth and will be the Jury Chairperson at the Optimist European Championships in Greece later this year.
He has a keen interest in seeing our fleet develop, ensuring a fair racing environment for our sailors and to help them the best out of the racing they compete in.
In addition, Cxema will be leading a briefing of the sailors and coaches on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May, at the IODAI Leinster Championships in NYC.
Further information in relation to Rule 42 and specific Optimist Class specific interpretations can be found from the following links:
https://www.sailing.org/document/optimist-rrs-42-judging-guides/: Racing Rules of Sailing – Information Session https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/Rule42InterpretationsMay21-[27359].pdf: Racing Rules of Sailing – Information SessionA link to the Zoom will be circulated through the WhatsApp groups.
We would encourage all sailors, parents and coaches to participate and make the most of this event.