AGM Flash Minutes

AGM Flash Minutes

• GPS device fails to  get two thirds of voting members’ approval – not approved
• Technical Committee and new Chief Measurer Bence Toronyi (along with understudy JJ Korpershoek) are ensuring a high level of compliance with the Class Rules and will continue this effort in 2023
• Performance of Bluebottle at top level is testimony to the strong one-design character of the Dragon
• Sailor Survey shows
  • increasing age of class members
  • sailors attendance at regattas more likely to be affected by cost and accessibility
  • majority of club sailors want to reach a higher standard (62%)
• Importance of support for local fleets emphasised
• Strong support for enjoying different conditions in different parts of world
• Enthusiasm to create more social media marketing initiatives
• Swedish sailor Martin Palsson elected to board as Treasurer
• Bram Van Olphen re-elected for second term as a Vice Chairman