International 505 Class - ISAF Advertising Code

March, 2001


At the time of the Association AGM in 1999, it was apparent that there were likely to be changes in the ISAF Advertising Code. Accordingly, the International Executive Committee sought, and was given authority by the membership, to take such action as necessary to maintain the class policy on advertising, as far as was reasonable. The ISAF proposals were not finalised by the 2000 AGM, and the authority was renewed. Under this authority, the International Executive Committee has made the following decision on behalf of the International 505 Class Association:

In accordance with ISAF Advertising Code Regulation 20.4.2(a), the International 505 Class Association has decided that:

The advertising category to be applied to the International 505 Class shall be Category C. The Association has decided not to restrict advertising within Category C (Regulation 20.4.5). In view of RRS 76.1 and ISAF Regulations 20.7 and 20.8, the Class will not charge an additional entry fee for advertising at International Championships.

The International Executive Committee will make a proposal at the 2001 AGM to seek confirmation of its future policy from the membership.

The reason for the decision is that Category B has been abolished as from 1st April 2001. If the Class had not made this ruling, Category A would apply. The IEC considers that the above decision is as close as can reasonably be achieved within the new RRS to the wishes of the membership as indicated in previous ballots. There will be no advertising fee for boats carrying advertising at the forthcoming World Championship at Cascais in September 2001.

Chris Thorne
Secretary
International 505 CYRA