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Okay- All this talk of new Taipan 4.9 mainsails for the AUSSIE class is fine BUT- What is that going to do for the Non-Aussie Taipan 4.9's??? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Since all Taipan 4.9's to date (to my knowledge) have followed a single set of OD rules if the Aussie Taipan Class votes to change "their" rules does it effectively (or completely and totally) change "the" OD rules for every Taipan on the planet?? If so, then I think every Taipan 4.9 owner on the planet should be entitled to vote, including all the ones in the US, EU, Asia, etc.!! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
And if the "Aussie" rules can be changed by just bringing it up and voting on with a 2/3rds majority which won't change "the" rules or "our" rules then I propose that all the Non-Aussie Taipan 4.9 owners hold our own vote to change both the Mainsail (and jib?) to be F16 compliant. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Would sure allow me to save money and sail as either 4.9 OD or F16 much easier/cheaper.
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Kirt


I think you will find that it only relates to the Australian National Taipan Class. That means that only members in good standing with that association should have the right to vote on this change. If other associations around the world choose to have their rules based on the Australian model then that is up to them. I see no reason why international sailors should vote on Australian Class rules. If they don't like them, then they always have the option of adopting any rules they like in their country. They always have the opportunity to join the Australian Association if they want their vote cast.

Tiger Mike