The 2015 ISAF Annual Conference has commenced in Sanya,China, with the world of sailing gathering on the Chinese island of Hainan on November 7-14 to talk approximately the trade of sailing and make the decisions that steal the sport forward into the new year.
ISAF Committee and Sub-committee members are in Sanya where they will joined by Member National Authorities (MNAs), or course Associations,sailors, event organisers, or boat manufacturers as well as a list of observers.
Over 250 submissions have been put forward by Committees,MNAs and course Associations proposing changes to existing policies, regulations or rules as well as looking to introduce new ones.
Of those submissions, and there are several relating to the Racing Rules and Equipment Rules of Sailing. The 2015 Annual Conference is the final opportunity for the Racing Rules Committee and the Equipment Control Sub-committee to discuss and propose their recommendations for the 2017-2020 Rule Books.
From the Youth Worlds Sub-Committee to the Classes Committee and through to the Oceanic and Offshore Committee,all submissions relating to each committee will be discussed throughout the week. The Committees will make their recommendations to ISAF Council, the final decision making body.
ISAF Council will discuss, or review and vote on the recommendations put forward on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November and will either approve,reject or defer them. - Read onDaily Summary: November 7 -- November 8
Source: sailingscuttlebutt.com