Technical Committee

Mike Gozzard
Mike Gozzard

Chairman

MIKE GOZZARD
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1 519-525-2379 | E-mail 
Goderich, Ontario, Canada 
RUSH CAN-031

 

Branko Parunov
Branko Parunov
Pierrick Contin

Chief Measurer - Melges 24 IM
Technical Advisor

BRANKO PARUNOV
Mobile / WhatsApp: +386 51 301 053 | E-mail
Portoroz, Slovenia
 

Duncan Stamper
Duncan Stamper

Member Representative North America

DUNCAN STAMPER
Mobile / WhatsApp: +1 (250) 812-7723 | E-mail
Victoria, BC, Canada
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    Jan Schmidt
    Jan Schmidt

    Member Representative Europe

    JAN SCHMIDT
    Mobile/WhatsApp: +49 17 1176 4014 | E-mail 
    Galgenredder 42, 24837 Schleswig, Germany

     

    Arto Kiiski
    Arto Kiiski
    Pierrick Contin

    Member & Rules Advisor (IJ)

    ARTO KIISKI
    Mobile/WhatsApp: +358 40 521 2365 | E-mail
    Finland

     

    Harry Melges
    Harry Melges
    Pierrick Contin

    Builder's Representative

    HARRY MELGES III
    Melges Performance Sailboats 
    E-mail 
    N598 Zenda Road, Zenda, Wisconsin 53195, USA

     

    The function of the Technical Committee is:

    • To advise the IM24CA World Council and Executive Committee on any technical matters relevant to the Class. 
    • In conjunction with the Technical Department of the World Sailing, to ensure that the One Design control of the Class is properly exercised by the builders and suppliers in accordance with the Manufacturing specifications and Handbook.
    • To investigate any query by a boat owner regarding the one design or specification of this boat, and to report to the Executive Committee. 
    • To consult with the COPYRIGHT HOLDER on any development of the boat or equipment deemed to be desirable as a result of sailing experience.
    • To ensure that the boats used in the World and Continental Championships and major regattas comply with the Class Rules.

    The Chairman of the Technical Committee shall be appointed by the World Council on an annual basis and shall serve on the Executive Committee ex officio without a vote and without being counted towards quorum.

    The Technical Committee Chairman, with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall appoint a Committee of not less than three (3) and not more than ten (10) people who have the knowledge and the experience to serve on the technical committee.

    The Technical Committee Chairman shall be appointed for his skills in fulfilling the position. The members of the Committee shall be actively involved with the Class, but need not be boat owners. They may be employed within the Marine Trade.