A Brief Candidate Statement
Posted: 17 Aug 2005, 23:26
I thought it was worthwhile to post a brief statement as to why I have put my name forward for the IOM Technical positon.
Mainly, I believe the class needs a change in direction and attitude.
I believe that the role of the Technical Sub Committee should be to serve the needs of the class owners and the NCAs. I believe that all of its business should be conducted in the open and that all actions and proposed actions and the ideas and people behind them shoud be fully disclosed.
I believe that only in the most extraordinary circumstances should the Technical Sub Committee act on its own accord and propose new rules or interpretations. I particularly believe that any ruling that would make current boats or equipment illegal should be carefully considered and only reluctantly enacted.
I have no special or farvored relationship with any manufacturer or supplier. In my time in the IOM Class I have purchased and used boats and equipment from Jeff Byerly, Martin Firebrace, Jon Elmaleh, JR, Graunpner, Futaba, HiTec, RMG, Black Magic, Sails Etc., Ian Vickers, Brad Gibson and Mike Eldred among others.
If elected to this position, I will make it my first priority to enact a "sail certification" program that was promised to the class years ago. I will also focus on the issue of sail numbering and identificaiton in the hope of both clarifying and simplfying the present system.
Finally, I promise to work to make the IOM Executive and all our rules and regulations serve the needs and desires of the class and its members. I do not believe in rules for rules sake and I strongly believe in free and active discussion and welcome open criticsm.
I would be glad to answer any questions publically on this forum or by private message.
Thanks for your consideration.
Roy Langbord USA
Mainly, I believe the class needs a change in direction and attitude.
I believe that the role of the Technical Sub Committee should be to serve the needs of the class owners and the NCAs. I believe that all of its business should be conducted in the open and that all actions and proposed actions and the ideas and people behind them shoud be fully disclosed.
I believe that only in the most extraordinary circumstances should the Technical Sub Committee act on its own accord and propose new rules or interpretations. I particularly believe that any ruling that would make current boats or equipment illegal should be carefully considered and only reluctantly enacted.
I have no special or farvored relationship with any manufacturer or supplier. In my time in the IOM Class I have purchased and used boats and equipment from Jeff Byerly, Martin Firebrace, Jon Elmaleh, JR, Graunpner, Futaba, HiTec, RMG, Black Magic, Sails Etc., Ian Vickers, Brad Gibson and Mike Eldred among others.
If elected to this position, I will make it my first priority to enact a "sail certification" program that was promised to the class years ago. I will also focus on the issue of sail numbering and identificaiton in the hope of both clarifying and simplfying the present system.
Finally, I promise to work to make the IOM Executive and all our rules and regulations serve the needs and desires of the class and its members. I do not believe in rules for rules sake and I strongly believe in free and active discussion and welcome open criticsm.
I would be glad to answer any questions publically on this forum or by private message.
Thanks for your consideration.
Roy Langbord USA