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