Present:
Commodore Dan Doyle, Vice Commodore John Myrdal, Rear Commodore John Spadaro, Treasurer Doug Taylor, Secretary Ann Russell, Executive Secretary Ken Morrison, Staff Commodore Susan Jacquelin Harper, Committee Chairs: Cy Gillette, Patrick Kudlich, Ray Sweeney, Steve Thomas, Mike Welsh
I. Called to order at 12:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes
It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2003 meeting of the Executive Committee as distributed.
III. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Taylor reported that HYRA’s 2002 budget had a deficit of $900 and that, while the HYRA banquet helped balance the budget, additional revenue sources are needed for 2003. It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to add sponsorships in the amount of $900 to the 2003 estimated revenues. Mike Welsh, Pat Kudlich, Doug Taylor and Mike Welsh committed themselves to raise the needed $900 in sponsorship revenues.
IV. Commodore’s Report
Commodore Doyle reported that HYC and WYC would hold their joint Opening Day on February 16 and KYC will hold theirs on February 9.
The Commodore noted that there is a shift in sailing focus to KYC. There was general discussion about HYRA’s possible role in strengthening sailing town side.
V. U.S. SAILING Representative’s Report
It was reported that Joe Cochran resigned as representative for Area HW of US SAILING. Ken Morrison noted that this individual serves as both representative and member of the Board of Directors for 2003 and 2004. In subsequent years, he will no longer be on the Board of US SAILING. Ken Morrison moved, Susan Jacquelin Harper seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that Dan Doyle would serve as the representative of AREA HW.
VI. Committee Reports
A. Under
the Commodore
1. Nominating
No Report
2. Publicity
Chair Ray Sweeney distributed a news release announcing HYRA’s 2003 Officers.
3. Government Relations
No Report
4. Race Management
Chair Harper reported that Ken Morrison and Susan Harper held a US SAILING Race Management course February 1st at Kaneohe Yacht Club and Chair Harper will conduct a Race Committee Skills course February 15th at Hawaii Yacht Club.
B. Under
the Vice Commodore
1. Appeals
It was reported that Joe Cochran resigned as Chair of the Appeals Committee. John Myrdal moved, Ann Russell seconded and it was unanimously agreed that Ken Morrison would serve as Chair of the Appeals Committee. Ken Morrison reported that no appeals are pending.
2. Racing Rules
Chair Gillette reported that US SAILING has announced no new rules. He noted that if Sailing Instructions are silent on rolling starts, sailors should interpret this silence as the RC for Sails intent not to allow rolling starts. He also noted that sailors should rely on visual signals rather than assuming a Race Committee’s action.
Ken Morrison reported that ISAF is developing new rules on the advertising and eligibility issues.
3. Safety
Chair Kudlich reported that there seems to be a safety issue related to the conduct of the HYC Friday Night Races while the American Marine tug and barge and scow are working. It was reported that HYC is working with American Marine to resolve all issues.
4. Offshore
Chair Welsh asked for recommendations for a representative from Kaneohe Yacht Club and another from Waikiki Yacht Club to serve three-year terms on the Trophy Advisory Board of the Maritime Center. It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed that John Myrdal will represent KYC and Dan Doyle will represent WYC on this Board.
Mike Welsh noted difficulties in defining season’s points because Clubs are using different handicapping systems and class breaks.
Ken Morrison distributed a draft revision of Section 7E of the HYRA Handbook. Consideration of this draft revision was tabled until the Commodore receives letters from offshore sailors addressing issues related to HYC using unique handicapping and class assignment systems.
5. One Design
Chair Thomas reported that the Cal 20, J-24 and Soling racing seasons started well and that the Melges fleet seems to have some crew issues. He also reported that he is working with the UH Sailing Program and others to develop a dinghy racing program and to identify a handicap system relevant to dinghy racing. It is hoped that this sporty, inexpensive boat will attract younger sailors to our sport.
6. Multi-Hull
No Report
C. Under
the Rear Commodore
1. US SAILING Events - Youth
Vice Commodore Myrdal reported on behalf of Chair Fleming. The new ILF Sailing Program is having some growth pains because of the large, enthusiastic response with over 60 students signing to this new program.
2. US SAILING Events – Senior
No report.
3. Single Handed Championship
No Report.
4. State Keelboat Championship
No Report.
5. HYSA
Vice Commodore Myrdal reported that HYSA is revamping its El Toro Clinic for the purpose of increasing participation.
6. Women’s Events
No Report.
D.
Under the Treasurer
1. Budget
See the Treasurer’s Report.
2. Audit
No Report
3. Awards Banquet
No Report
4. Trophies
No Report
E.
Secretary
Secretary Ann Russell reported on the member clubs who have paid their 2003 dues. She extended WYC’s invitation to the HYRA Board to participate in the February 16 Opening Day and Boat Parade.
VII. Old Business
It was unanimously agreed to present to the General Membership a proposal to permit anyone to enter the State Keelboat Championship without regard to residency with the proviso that the State Keelboat Championship Trophy will be awarded only to the highest scoring team from a recognized club or sailing organization affiliated with HYRA. John Myrdal will draft a proposed Handbook change and canvas the Board for authorization to present it at the February HYRA General Membership Meeting.
VIII. New Business
None
IX. Adjournment at 1330 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Russell,
Secretary