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1.
CONTENTS
2.
GENERAL
2.1
Compliance
2.2
Measurers
2.3
Measurement Certificates
2.4
Interpretation
2.5
Web Site
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3.
HULL
3.1
Construction
3.2
Fibreglass Lay-up specification
3.3
Weight
3.4
Gunwhales
3.5
Buoyancy
3.6
Floorboards
3.7
Identification
3.8
Hull Options
3.9
Centreplate
3.10 Rudder Assembly
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4.
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5.
SPARS
5.1
General
5.2
Mast
5.3
Gaff
5.4
Boom
5.5
Spinnaker Pole
5.6
Sail Limit Bands (Black Bands)
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6.
SAILS
6.1
General
6.2
Certification
6.3
Main Sail
6.4
Sail Dimensions
6.5
Spinnaker
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9.
MEASUREMENT GUIDE
9.1
Main Sail
9.2
Spinnaker
9.3
Sail Limit Bands
9.4
Masthead
9.5
Original Rudder
9.6
Alternate Rudder
9.7
Centreplate
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RACING RULES
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TROPHIES
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CONSTITUTION
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2.
GENERAL
2.1
Compliance
a)
The Pelican Sailing Dinghy is a one design class and the object of these rules is to ensure
that boats are reasonably uniform in construction and performance potential. The addition
or deletion of any panel, structure or device not specifically covered by these rules is not
permitted.
b)
Tolerances to cover builders errors or repairs will be allowed on items which do not
have a tolerance specified in the Rules and for which there is no performance advantage
gained through the builders error or repair. Such tolerances are to be noted on the Class
Certificate of Measurement.
c)
These Rules, in conjunction with the Pelican Trainer official construction plans dated
August 1987, shall override any contrary instruction appearing in any other document.
Should a method of measurement not be defined in these rules, then an appropriate
method defined in the ISAF Equipment rules shall be used.
d)
In these rules the word shall implies a mandatory requirement whereas the word may
implies an optional requirement.
2.2
Measurers
a)
2.3
Measurement Certificates
a) A boat shall have a valid Class Certificate of Measurement and be registered with an
affiliated Club in order to compete in events organised by the Association. Class
Certificate of Measurement shall be on a form similar to that shown at Part 7 and shall be
issued by authorised measurers following satisfactory measurements. Registration of
Boats possessing a valid Class Certificate of Measurement shall be undertaken by the
Association Registrar after payment of the appropriate fee to the Association.
b)
Should significant changes be made to the boat or rigging (e.g. new mast) after a class
Certificate of Measurement has been issued, the owner must arrange a re-measurement of
the appropriate parts in order to maintain validity of the Certificate.
d)
Nothing in the aforesaid shall preclude a spot check of any boat to ensure that changes
have not occurred which cancel the validity of the certificate. Measurers are to conduct
annual measurement of easily changed items using the Regatta Measurement Sheet
shown at Part 8. The Regatta Measurement Sheet shall also be used to conduct
measurements prior to the State Championships.
2.4
Interpretation
a) Disputes regarding interpretation of the rules or compliance with the rules shall be decided
by the State Measurer of the Association. Appeals against the decisions of the State Measurer
may be made in writing to the Association Committee which will determine the matter at its
next normal meeting. In the case of appeals lodged during the State Championships, the
Association Committee may, at its discretion, determine the matter at a special meeting held
as soon as practical after lodgement of the appeal. Decisions of the Association Committee
shall not be retrospective, that is, the decision of the State Measurer will stand for the
purposes of any regatta or event prior to determination by the State Committee.
b) Designs must also comply with the spirit and intent of the class rules.
2.5
HULL
3.1
Construction
a)
All boats shall be built in accordance with the plans and specifications approved of and
supplied by the Association, or from the P.S.A. mould and by builders approved by the
Association. Hull plans are available from the PSA.
b)
All non-wooden boats must be constructed in fibreglass from a P.S.A. approved mould
and layed up to P.S.A. specifications, see section 3.2
c)
New wooden boats may be registered. Boats constructed of 4mm plywood shall retain
building frames of the size and construction shown in the plan. Tabernacles on wooden
boats may be cored with holes of any dimension and the top of the tabernacle may be
finished flush with the deck.
Weight
a)
The dry weight of the hull and fixed fittings shall not be less than 54 kgs.
b)
Should a boat require the addition of weight in order to comply with these rules, then
such additional weight shall be evenly distributed, permanently fixed to the underside of
the thwart and shall touch the sides of the hull.
3.4
Gunwhales
a)
Gunwhales may be constructed of timber, foam or fibreglass and shall not exceed 60mm
in width as a combination of inboard and outboard. See sheer stringer on drawing.
3.5
Buoyancy
a)
The buoyancy tanks shall be watertight, and may be fitted with either metal or plastic
ports.
b)
Additional buoyancy to a maximum of 0.25 cubic metres may be added in any or all of
the following places:
i)
Under the thwart.
ii)
As side tanks.
iii)
As an enlargement to the front tank.
3.6
Floorboards
a)
Floorboards, floor battens and floor stiffening may be made of timber, fibreglass, foam or
any combination of the three. They shall be fixed in position and be of uniform crosssection. They shall not exceed a total length of 7500mm, and shall not exceed a crosssectional area of 1000 square millimetres.
3.7
Identification
a)
The Association registration number of the yacht shall be cut, stamped or drilled into the
inside of the aft transom, as close as practical to the centre of the transom, in legible
numerals at least 25mm high and shall be marked indelibly on the outside of the transom
in characters at least 50mm high and 8mm thick.
Hull Options
a)
3.9
Centreplate
a)
The centreplate shall be metal and shall have a size and shape in accordance with the
plans.
b)
The centreplate shall have a minimum thickness of 4mm and cross-section dimensions
which allow it be freely inserted into a rectangular slot measuring 305mm by 6mm.
Edges of the centreplate may be faired.
c)
The plate shall not extend below the outer keel more than 660mm. The plate shall be
secured to the hull by lashings.
3.9
Rudder Assembly
a)
The rudder assembly may be constructed of timber and/or fibreglass, but the blade area
and shape shall match one of the two templates approved by the Association. The upper
area of the blade may be cored and the re-enforcing cheeks on either side of the rudder
are optional. The rudder may be faired to any extent along any edge but the centre
thickness of the rudder shall be in accordance with the plans.
b)
The rudder shall be secured to the hull in a manner which will prevent it being dislodged
during a capsize.
c)
A tiller of minimum length 450mm and maximum length 600mm shall be secured to the
rudder. A tiller extension may be used.
4.1
General
a)
All deck fittings are to be inboard and, except for kicker fittings, shall not be forward of
the chainplates.
b)
Kickers, ratchet blocks, boom vangs, cunningham, outhauls, and mechanical pumps may
be fitted. Fittings within the hull may be placed in any position. Fittings on spars may be
placed in any position provided the sail limit bands comply with these rules.
c)
Boom gooseneck fittings shall have a fixed stop to prevent the top of the boom going
below the top of Band A.
d)
e)
Swivel cam cleat ratchet block assemblies and cleating of the mainsheet are NOT
allowed.
f)
Mast anti-rotational devices including square mast sections may be used below deck
level. Chocks or wedges may be used between the mast and forward buoyancy tank.
g)
Mast-head spinnaker fittings shall be placed no higher than 2960mm above the forward
tank when measured from the lower side of the spinnaker halyard with the halyard pulled
taut and at right angles to the mast. No part of the fitting shall protrude more than 110mm
forward of the foremost edge of the mast when measured with the halyard taut and at
right angles to the mast.
h)
Hand bailing equipment of at least 9 litre capacity shall be carried. The hand bailing
equipment and any other loose gear shall be secured by lashings.
i)
A towing eye or fairlead of at least 25mm internal diameter and 4mm minimum thickness
shall be fitted on or below the midpoint between the foredeck and the keel.
SPARS
5.1
General
a)
Spars shall be made from either timber or aluminium. Timber spars shall be solid and in
accordance with the plans. Aluminium spars shall be marine grade, anodised or cold
drawn seamless tube.
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Mast
a)
Timber masts shall comply with the plans. Aluminium masts shall be circular in section,
hollow and completely sealed with an outside diameter not greater than 55mm or less
than 45mm with a length of 3340mm (refer to 2.1b tolerances). The wall thickness shall
be 1.5mm minimum and 2.5mm maximum.
5.3
Gaff
a)
Gaffs shall have a length of 2650mm. Timber gaffs shall comply with the plans.
Aluminium gaffs need not be circular in section but shall be hollow and completely
sealed. The major tube dimension shall not exceed 45mm and the minor dimension shall
not be less than 30mm. The wall thickness of the tube shall be 1.5mm minimum and
2.5mm maximum.
5.4
Boom
a)
Booms shall have a minimum length of 2350mm. Timber booms shall comply with the
plans. Aluminium booms need not be circular in section but shall be hollow and need not
be sealed. The major tube dimension shall not exceed 65mm and the minor dimension
shall not be less than 30mm. The wall thickness shall not be less than 1.5mm minimum.
b)
Sail foot tension may be adjusted while sailing by use of an outhaul at the end of the
boom. The outhaul may have any mechanical advantage and shall be cleated on the
boom.
c)
Booms shall be fitted with a fixed stop to prevent the clew of the sail being pulled beyond
the forward edge of band E.
d)
All boom sheeting attachments shall be located between 750mm and 1500mm from the
forward end of band E.
5.5
Spinnaker Pole
a)
Only one spinnaker pole may be carried and it shall have a maximum length of 1370mm
overall including fittings.
b)
Timber spinnaker poles shall comply with the plans. Aluminium spinnaker poles shall be
circular in section, hollow and completely sealed with an outside diameter not exceeding
40mm. The wall thickness shall be 1.5 mm minimum and 2.5mm maximum.
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a)
Contrasting bands at least 50mm wide shall be painted on the spars as follows:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
BAND: A On mast. Top of band shall not be more that 380mm above the top of
the forward tank, measured with the mast forward against the tank.
BAND: B On mast. Top of band shall not be more than 1420mm above the top of
band A.
BAND: C Near top of gaff in a position convenient to the bolt rope straining
system.
BAND: D On gaff. Top of band shall not be more than 2440mm below bottom of
band C.
BAND: E On boom. Forward end of band shall not be more than 2285mm from
aft side of mast.
b)
The sail shall be so rigged that the top of the boom shall not be lower than the upper edge
of band A, band D shall be level with or below band B. No part of the sail shall be above
the lower edge of band C. No part of the sail shall go aft of the forward edge of band E.
SAILS
6.1
General
a)
Only one mainsail and one spinnaker are to be used during a P.S.A. event or Regatta
unless a temporary change is requested in writing and authorised in writing by the Pelican
Association President, Measurer or their representatives or the Principle Race Officer
(PRO) of a host club. The State Measurer or their representatives shall approve any
changes, alterations, adjustments or reshaping. Discarded sails may only be used in club
events.
b)
Measurement shall be carried out in accordance with current ISAF ERS (Equipment
Rules of Sailing).
6.2
Certification
Sails used in racing shall be registered and shall carry the signature of the measurer or
authorised person and date of measurement on the sail. The signature and date shall be
placed in indelible maker (laundry marker) close to the head of the spinnaker and close to
the tack of the mainsail.
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Main Sail
6.3.1
Emblem
The Pelican class logo shall be of the attached specifications:
Black in colour and fitted to both sides of the sail, back to back with beak facing
forwards.
The base of the logo shall be placed centrally on the sail and between 1000mm and
1100mm from the head point.
6.3.4
Construction
The construction of the sail shall be: soft sail made from single white woven ply or
polyester laminate sail cloth. Use of any other fibre, e.g. aramid, carbon etc. is
prohibited.
The main body of the sail shall consist of the same material throughout. The ply fibres
shall be of polyester. Batten pockets may be made from material of different weight of
the sail.
The weight of the ply shall be a minimum 150 g/m2.
Primary Reinforcement. Sails may be stiffened with any thickness of cloth beyond
secondary reinforcement of such stiffening shall not exceed more than 266mm from
corners.
Secondary Reinforcement shall not exceed three layers of cloth of equivalent weight to
the parent cloth (ie: Parent cloth plus two equivalent layers). It shall not exceed more
than 798mm from the corners of the sail.
Four or less flutter patches not exceeding 63mm in any dimension and from the same
ply as the body of the sail may be fitted to the leech of the sail.
The following is permitted in the construction of the sail: stitching, glues, tabling, tapes,
double sided tape for seaming, bolt ropes for the luff, cringes/eyes at each corner of the
sail, cunningham and lacing points, batten pockets, batten pockets patches, batten
pocket elastic, draft stripes, tell tales, leech ribbons and a vision window of single ply
material.
Leech
For sails built after 10 July 2008 the leech shall not extend aft of straight lines between:
a)
b)
The aft head point and the intersection of the Top Batten.
The intersection of the leech and the lower edge of a batten pocket and the intersection of
the leech and the upper edge of an adjacent batten pocket below.
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6.3.5
a)
b)
The clew point and the intersection of the leech and the lower edge of the Lower Batten
Pocket.
Battens
d)
e)
f)
6.4
Sail Dimensions:
c)
Main Sail
Leech length
Top width (luff to leech)
7/8 th width (post 2008 sails)
Three quarter width (post 2008 sails)
Half width
Quarter width (post 2008 sails)
Foot Median (head to midpoint of foot)
Top batten pocket
Mid batten pocket
Lower batten pocket
Batten pocket internal width
Batten pocket patches up to 2 layers
Flutter patch dimensions
Sail number height
Sail number width
Stiffening extent
Secondary reinforcing
Sail cloth weight
Minimum
225 mm
50 mm
150 gm/m2
Maximum
4190 mm
35 mm
360 mm
685 mm
1335 mm
1850 mm
4064 mm
300 mm
450 mm
450 mm
60 mm
150mm or 75mm radius
63 mm
266 mm
798 mm
The centers of the Batten Pockets shall be within 50mm of the points dividing the leech equally
into quarters.
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6.5
Spinnaker
a)
b)
Annual measurement and declaration form for the registration of a Pelican Yacht. 3 copies are
required, each to be signed by Owner and Club Measurer (1 copy owner, 1 copy club, 1 copy
PSA).
Name of Boat
P.S.A. Registration Number
7.1
Owners Declaration
(Owner)
DATE:
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7.2
Measurements
Spinnaker
Luff and leech
Peak to centre of foot
Foot half width
Centre half width
Sail cloth weight (minimum)
Maximum
2285 mm
2390 mm
865 mm
710 mm
0.7oz per sq yard (min)
Complies
Hull
Floorboard cross section
Floorboard total length of boards
Gunwhale width
Length of centreboard below keel
Hull dry weight with weight correctors and
fixed fittings
Inside diameter of towing ring
Thickness of towing ring
Type of construction
Rudder profile as per drawing
For fibreglass boats Name of builder
Allowable
max 10 square cm
max 7500 mm
max 60 mm
max 660 mm
min 54 kg
Complies
Mainsail
Leech length
Top width (luff to leech)
7/8 th width (post 2008 sails)
Three quarter width (post 2008 sails)
Half width
Quarter width (post 2008 sails)
Foot Median (head to midpoint of foot)
Top batten pocket
Mid batten pocket
Lower batten pocket
Batten pocket internal width
Batten pocket patches up to 2 layers
Flutter patch dimensions
Sail number height
Sail number width
Stiffening extent
Secondary reinforcing
Sail cloth weight
min 25 mm
min 4 mm
wood or fibreglass
Minimum
225 mm
50 mm
150gm/m2
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Maximum
4190 mm
35 mm
360 mm
685 mm
1335 mm
1850 mm
4064 mm
300 mm
450 mm
450 mm
60 mm
150mm or 75mm radius
63 mm
266 mm
798 mm
Complies
Aluminium Spars
Mast. outside diameter
wall thickness
length
height of spinnaker fitting from top
length of spinnaker fit forward of mast
Gaff. major tube dimension
minor tube dimension
wall thickness
length
Boom. major tube dimension
minor tube dimension
wall thickness
length
Spinnaker Pole. outside diameter
wall thickness
overall length (with fittings)
Allowable
45 55 mm
1.5 2.5 mm
3340 mm
max 2960 mm
max 110 mm
max 45 mm
min 30 mm
1.5 2.5 mm
max 2650
max 65 mm
min 30 mm
min 1.5 mm
min 2350 mm
max 40 mm
1.5 2.5 mm
max 1370 mm
Complies
Wooden Spars
Mast. diameter at base
diameter at head
length
height of spinnaker fitting from top
length of spinnaker fit forward of mast
Gaff. diameter at centre
diameter at ends
length
Boom. diameter at centre
diameter at ends
length
Spinnaker Pole. outside diameter
overall length (with fittings)
Allowable
57 mm
48 mm
3340 mm
max 2960 mm
max 110 mm
41 mm
32 mm
2650 mm
41 mm
32 mm
min 2350 mm
max 40 mm
max 1370 mm
Complies
Bands
Width of bands
Mast band A, top of band A above top of
forward tank
Mast band B , top of band A to top of band B
Gaff band C and D, top of band D to bottom of
band C
Boom band E, aft side of mast to forward end
of band E
Allowable
min 50 mm
max 380 mm
Complies
max 1420 mm
max 2440 mm
max 2285 mm
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7.3
Certification
Measurer:
The above measurements have been checked by me, and fully comply with the
Class Rules of the P.S.A.
Club Measurer
Date
Owner :
Owner
Date
7.4
Date
Measurers signature
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REGATTA
8.1
Section (1) Take sails to designated area to be measured and signed by Club Measurer
Spinnaker is within limits and complies
________________________
________________________
Club Measurer
Section (2) Sailors to remove all loose pulleys and ropes from the hull and take the hull in a dry
state to measure the weight of the hull.
Weight Record
Hull weight _______kg
(54kg min weight) complies
______________________
Club Measurer
Section (3)
Sailors to rig boats on lawn area without sail and lay boat on its side with the centre board in its
fully down position, ask the measurer to come and measure spars and centre board.
Measurement
Spinnaker pole max length including fittings 1370mm
Spinnaker masthead block maximum height 2960 from top of tank
Spinnaker masthead block maximum 110mm from front of mast to outside
Total maximum width of centreboard 305mm
When rigged 660mm maximum below the keel
Mast band A top of band A above top of forward tank 380mm maximum
Mast band B top of band A to top of band B 1420mm maximum
Gaff bands C and D top of band D to bottom of band C 2440mm maximum
Boom band E aft side of mast to forward end of band E 2285mm maximum
Adjustable outhaul has a mechanical stop to prevent sail going past front edge of
band E
Hand bailing equipment of at least 9 litre capacity shall be carried
Towing ring minimum 25mm internal diameter and 4mm thick material
Life jackets must be in good condition and PFD rating per size of competitor
This Yacht complies with P.S.A. Measurement Rules
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Sign off
_____________________________
PSA Measurer
Club ___________________
Reason for equipment change:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
CHANGE IS AUTHORISED
_________________________
PSA Measurer
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Date
MEASUREMENT GUIDE
9.1
Mainsail
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Spinnaker
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9.3
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9.4
Mast Head
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Original Rudder
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Alternate Rudder
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Centre Plate
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RACING
1.
a)
Once a sailor has raced competitively as a skipper in more than three races in another
class of yacht, during the current sailing season, he/she will be ineligible to compete in
State Championships or other P.S.A. events with the following exceptions:
Interschool racing
Youth Cup racing
Teams racing
Keelboat racing (including twilights)
Racing in any of the following training class sailboats:
i) Optimist Dinghy
ii) Manly Junior
iii) Mudlark
iv) Sabot
v) Minnow
vi) Open BIC
b)
Skippers (excluding First Year Skippers) must have competed in a minimum of 3 official
club races in the current sailing season to be eligible to compete in the State
Championships.
c)
A First Year Skipper is a skipper who has not skippered any class of yacht before the last
State Championships. He/she is considered a First Year Skipper from after a State
Championship to the next State Championships.
An application for dispensation from this rule must be made in writing to the P.S.A.
Committee not less than 7 days prior to the commencement of the relevant P.S.A. event.
This Rule applies to any change of skipper during the State Championships or other
events.
d)
That any boat that finishes in the top three positions on championship overall in any
Pelican Sailing Association event shall become ineligible to win a position in the top
three places on consistency/handicap.
2.
Crew
a)
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Age Limit
a)
Both the skipper and the crew member shall be under 16 years of age on the 15th October
in the year in which the season begins.
4.
Courses
a)
The State Championships or other P.S.A. events may be run over a series of short or long
courses or a combination of both, subject to ratification of the format by the P.S.A.
Committee prior to the Notice of Race for the series being distributed.
b)
The recommended maximum course length is approximately five nautical miles with
approximately two nautical miles of windward work.
5.
Eligible Boats
a)
6.
Racing Instructions
a)
All races conducted by or on behalf of the Association shall be conducted under the
current racing rules and safety regulations of the International Yachting Federation, the
Yachting Association of Western Australia and the Class Documents, all as modified by
the sailing instructions.
7.
Host Club
a)
The Association races will be run by Clubs nominated by the Association who will be
responsible for providing officials to efficiently conduct the event. Medallions and/or
equivalent will be provided by the Association.
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PSA TROPHIES
April 2010
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1.
Trophy
Trophy
Races 1 to 8
Fastest time - places 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Handicap - places 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Special Prizes
Best First Year Skipper Overall
Best First Year Skipper Individual race result
Endeavour Award
Best Helm person 12 years or under (as of the start of the State Championships)
Best Crew Work
Club Travellers
Kevin Rose Spirit Award
Nightly Chook Award
Association (provides)
Overall Results
State Champion
State Championship places 4th to 10th
Team Championship
Perpetual Shield
Perpetual Trophy
Invitation Race
Fastest time - places 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Handicap - places 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Trophies may be added or deleted at the discretion of the host club or the P.S.A.
Committee at the time.
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PSA CONSTITUTION
July 2010
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Name of Association
The name of the association is the Pelican Sailing Association Incorporated. The
abbreviation for which is PSA (Inc).
2.
Objects
2.1
a)
To promote and encourage sailing and racing of the pelican class yacht and;
b)
c)
To arrange and control Pelican Class Championships and other races the Association may
decide to hold;
d)
To join in or affiliate with any other Club, Association or body having similar interests or
objects as may be thought fit from time to time;
e)
To promote social activities between members of the Association and to provide such
privileges and activities as may from time to time be thought desirable therewith.
2.2
The property and income of the Association shall be applied solely towards the
promotion of the objects of the Association and no part of that property or income may be
paid or otherwise distributed, directly or indirectly, to members, except in good faith in
the promotion of those objects.
3.
Membership
3.1
a)
b)
c)
3.2
Any person who by virtue of outstanding service to the Association or yachting may be
elected to membership for life upon nomination by the Committee and a majority vote of
those present at an Annual or Special General Meeting provided such nomination is
included in the Agenda for the meeting.
3.3
A Yacht Club to be affiliated with the Association must comply with the following:
a)
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Pay to the Association an annual membership fee and by annual registration fee per boat
as determined by the Association which shall be due on or before 20 December each year.
c)
Be acceptable to the Association as a Club which desires to further the objects of the
Association.
4.
5.
Class Documents
5.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.2
5.3
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Powers of Association
The powers of the Association are those conferred on the Association by Section 13 of
the Act.
7.
7.1
The Secretary shall on behalf of the Association keep and maintain the register of
members in accordance with Section 27 of the Act and that register shall be so kept ad
maintained at his or her place of residence.
7.2
The Secretary shall cause the name of the person who dies or who ceases to be a member
for any reason given in this constitution to be deleted from the register of members
referred to in (1) above.
8.
Management Committee
a)
At the Annual General Meeting of the Association executive office bearers are elected
from members of the affiliated Yacht Clubs to provide the President, Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer.
b)
In addition to the officer bearers each Affiliated Club may appoint two delegates to the
Association.
c)
d)
The fiscal year of the Association will commence on the same date as the age limited date
set in the Class Documents.
e)
The Annual General Meeting will be held in January each year or as determined by the
Association provided it is within the time limits specified in section 23 of the Act.
9.
Committee Duties
a)
President
Chairperson of the meeting, is responsible for officially representing the Association, and
responsible for overall direction of the Associations activities.
b)
Vice President
Assists and understudies the President.
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Treasurer
Receives and takes charges of all the Association funds, keeps correct accounts of all
revenue and expenditure, prepares balance sheet, issues registered boats with registration
stickers and certificates.
e)
Measurer
It is the official responsible for the administration of correct measurement
Procedures in the Association.
10.
Additional Officers
The Management Committee can elect Publicity officer, Registrar, Measurer or other
officials, as it deems necessary in achieving the aims of the Association.
11.
11.1
The member shall from time to time at a general meeting determine the amount of the
subscription to be paid by each member.
11.2
Each member shall pay to the Treasurer, annually on or before 20 December or such
other date as the Committee from time to time determines, the amount of the subscription
determined under (1) above.
11.3
Subject to 11.4 below, a member whose subscription is not paid within 3 months after the
relevant date fixed by or under 2 above ceases on the expiry of that period to be a
member, unless the Committee decides otherwise.
11.4
A member is a financial member for the purposes of these rules if his or her subscription
is paid on or before the relevant date fixed by or under (2) above or within 3 months
thereafter.
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12.1
A member who delivers notice in writing of his or her resignation from the Association to
the Secretary or another committee member ceases on that delivery to be a member.
12.2
A member who ceases to be a member under (1) above remains liable to pay to the
Association the amount of any subscription due and payable by that member to the
Association but unpaid at the date of that cessation.
13.
13.1
If the Committee considers that a member should be expelled from membership of the
Association because of his or her conduct detrimental to the interests of the Association,
the Committee shall communicate, either orally or in writing to the member -
a)
notice of the proposed expulsion and of the time, date and place of the committee
meeting at which the question of that expulsion will be decided; and
particulars of that conduct,
not less than 30 days before the date of the Committee meeting referred to in paragraph
b)
c)
13.2
At the Committee meeting referred to in a notice communicated under (1) above, the
Committee may, having afforded the member concerned a reasonable opportunity to be
heard by, or to make representations in writing to the Committee, expel or decline to
expel that member from membership of the Association and shall, forthwith after
deciding whether or not so to expel that member, communicate that decision in writing to
the member.
13.3
13.4
A member who is expelled from membership of the Association shall, if he or she wishes
to appeal against that expulsion, give notice to the Secretary of his or her intention to do
so within the period of 14 days referred to in above.
When notice is given under 4 above:
a)
the Association in a general meeting may, after having afforded the member who gave
that notice a reasonable opportunity to be heard by, or to make representations in writing
to, the Association in the general meeting, confirm or set aside the decision of the
Committee to expel that member; and
b)
the member who gave that notice does not cease to be a member unless and until the
decision of the committee to expel him or her is confirmed.
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Committee Membership
14.1
At the commencement of the first annual general meeting to be held after the
incorporation of the Association under the Act:
a)
if the Committee consists of an even number of members, half of that number, which
half; or
if the Committee consists of an odd number of members, the integral number of members
nearest to, and exceeding, half of that odd number, the members comprised in which
integral number,
b)
shall be chosen by ballot, shall cease to be Committee members, but shall be eligible for
re-election to membership of the Committee.
14.2
a)
b)
14.3
a)
b)
A person is not eligible for election to membership of the Committee unless a member
has nominated him for election by delivering notice in writing of that nomination, signed
by:
the nominator; and
the nominee to signify his or her willingness to stand for election, to the Secretary.
A person who is eligible for election or re-election may at the annual general meeting
concerned:
propose or second himself or herself for election or re-election; and
vote for himself or herself.
14.4
The Secretary shall ensure that notice of all persons seeking election to membership of
the Committee is given to all members when notice is given to those members of the
calling of the annual general meeting at which that election is to be held.
14.5
If the number of persons nominated for election to membership of the Committee does
not exceed the number of vacancies in that membership to be filled:
the Secretary shall report accordingly to; and
the Chairperson shall declare those persons to be duly elected as members of the
Committee at the annual general meeting concerned.
a)
b)
14.6
a)
b)
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A casual vacancy occurs in the office of a committee member and that office becomes
vacant if the Committee member:
a) dies
b) resigns by notice in writing delivered to the Chairperson or, if the Committee member is the
Chairperson, to the Vice Chairperson;
c) is convicted of an offence under the Act;
d) is permanently incapacitated by mental or physical ill-health;
e) is absent from more than:
i) 3 consecutive Committee meetings; or
ii) 3 Committee meetings in the same financial year, of which he or she has received
notice without tendering an apology to the person presiding at each of those
Committee meetings; or
f) ceases to be a member of the Association.
15.
Proceedings of Committee
15.1
The Committee shall meet together for the dispatch of business not less than once in
every calendar month and the Chairperson may at any time convene a meeting of the
Committee.
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
Subject to these rules, the procedure and order of business to be followed at a Committee
meeting shall be determined by the committee members present at the Committee
meeting.
15.6
16.
Meetings
16.1
The Committee:
a)
b)
c)
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ii) the secretary receiving a notice from a member expelled shall convene a special
general meeting for the purpose of dealing with the appeal of which that notice relates.
16.2
a)
state in that request the purpose for which the special general meeting is concerned is
required; and
sign that request.
b)
16.3
a)
b)
If a special general meeting is not convened within the relevant period of 30 days referred
to:
the members who made the request in 16.1 c (i) may themselves convene a special
general meeting as if they were the Committee; or
the member who gave the notice concerned in 16.1 c (ii) may himself convene a special
meeting as if he or she were the Committee.
16.4
a)
the Committee shall ensure that the members or member convening the special meeting
are supplied free of charge with particulars of all members; and
the Association shall pay the reasonable expenses of convening and holding the special
general meeting.
b)
16.5
Subject to 8 below, the Secretary shall give to all members not less than 14 days notice of
a general meeting and of any motions to be moved at the general meeting.
16.6
a)
b)
16.7
In the case of the annual general meeting, the order in which business is to be transacted
is:
first, the consideration of the accounts and reports of the Committee.
second, the election of Committee members to replace outgoing Committee members;
and
third, any other business requiring consideration by the Association in a general meeting.
a)
b)
c)
16.8
The Secretary shall give to all members not less than 21 days notice of a Special General
Meeting or a General Meeting at which a special resolution is to be proposed and of any
other motions to be moved at the general meeting.
16.9
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b)
sending it by post to a member at the address of the member appearing in the register of
members kept and maintained under Section 27 of the Act.
16.10 When a notice is sent by post as per 9 above, sending of the notice shall be deemed to be
properly effected if the notice is sufficiently addressed and posted to the member
concerned by ordinary prepaid mail.
17.
17.1
17.2
If within 30 minutes after the time specified for the holding a general meeting
a)
b)
17.3
If within 30 minutes of the time appointed for the resumption of an adjourned general
meeting a quorum is not present, the members who are present in person or by proxy may
nevertheless proceed with the business of that general meeting as if a quorum were
present.
17.4
The Chairperson may, with the consent of a general meeting at which a quorum is
present, and shall, if so directed by such a general meeting, adjourn that general meeting
from time to time and from place to place.
17.5
There shall not be transacted at an adjourned general meeting any business other than
business left unfinished or on the agenda at that time when the general meeting was
adjourned.
17.6
When a general meeting is adjourned for a period of 30 days or more, the Secretary shall
give notice of the adjourned general meeting as if that general meeting were a fresh
general meeting.
17.7
At a general meeting:
a)
an ordinary resolution put to the vote shall be decided by majority of votes cast on a show
of hands; and
a special resolution put to the vote shall be decided in accordance with Section 24 of the
Act.
b)
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A declaration by the Chairperson at a general meeting that a resolution has been passed
as an ordinary resolution thereat shall be evidence of that fact unless, during the general
meeting at which the resolution is submitted, a poll is demanded in accordance with (9)
below.
17.9
At a general meeting, a poll may be demanded by the Chairperson at the general meeting
or by 3 or more members present in person or by proxy and, if so demanded, shall be
taken in such manner as the Chairperson directs.
17.10 If a poll is demanded and taken in respect of an ordinary resolution, a declaration by the
chairperson of the result of the poll is evidence of that matter so declared.
17.11 A poll demanded on the election of a person to preside over a general meeting or on the
question of an adjournment shall be taken forthwith on that demand being made.
18.
18.1
The Secretary shall cause proper minutes of all proceedings of all general meetings and
Committee meetings to be taken and then to be entered within 30 days after the holding
of each general meeting or Committee meeting, as the case required, in a minute book
kept for that purpose.
18.2
The Chairperson shall ensure that the minutes taken of a general meeting or Committee
meeting are checked and signed as correct by the Chairperson of the general meeting or
Committee meeting to which those minutes relate or of the next succeeding general
meeting or Committee meeting, as the case requires.
18.3
When minutes have been entered and signed as correct, they shall, until the
contrary is proved, be evidence that:
a)
the general meeting or committee meeting to which they relate was duly convened and
held;
all proceedings recorded as having taken place at the meeting did in fact take place
thereat; and
all appointments or elections purporting to have been made at the meeting have been
validly made.
b)
c)
19.
19.1
Only executive office bearers, elected officers, Club delegates and Life Members have
voting rights at any meetings of the Association.
19.2
A member which is a body corporate may appoint in writing a natural person, whether or
not he or she is a member, to represent it at a particular general meeting or at all general
meetings.
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a)
which resolution is authenticated under the common seal of that body corporate; and
b)
19.4
A person appointed to represent a member which is a body corporate shall be deemed fall
purposes to be a member until that appointment is revoked by the body corporate or, in
the case of an appointment in respect of a particular general meeting, which appointment
is not so revoked, the conclusion of that general meeting.
20.
21.
Rules of Association
21.1
The Association may alter or rescind these rules, or make rules additional to these rules,
in accordance with the procedure set out in Sections 17, 18 and 19 of the Act.
21.2
These rules bind every member and the Association to the same extent as if every
member and the Association had signed and sealed these rules and agreed to be bound by
all their provisions.
22.
22.1
The Association shall have a common seal on which its corporate name shall appear in
legible character.
22.2
The common seal of the Association shall not be used without the express authority of
the Committee and every use of that common seal shall be recorded in the minute book
referred to in Rule 18.
22.3
The affixing of the common seal of the Association shall be witnessed by any 2 of the
Chairperson, the Secretary and the Treasurer.
22.4
The common seal of the Association shall be kept in the custody of the Secretary or of
such other person as the Committee from time to time decides.
23.
a)
b)
25.
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