International Kona Class Association
Constitution
1. Name
The name of the class association
shall be the International Kona Class (IKC) association.
2.
Insignia
The emblem of the class shall be the
oval Kona logo. (see attachment)
3. Objects
The objects of the IKC are;
a) To provide a medium of exchange of information
among Kona sailors throughout the world to enhance the enjoyment of fair
one-design racing,
b) to develop and promote the class in all countries,
under uniform rules and
c) to encourage and foster the enjoyment of sporting
and recreational aspects of sailing.
4.
Policy
It shall be the policy of the
Association
a)
to promote the interest of the Kona One design class throughout the world,
b) to obtain and to maintain the ISAF
(International Sailing Federation) recognition as an Registered or International
Class and to co-ordinate and manage the affairs and rules of the class with
ISAF.
5. Terms and Definitions
Throughout these rules the following
defined terms will be used:
a) The IKC shall mean International
Kona Class Association.
b) The Member National
Authority (MNA) shall mean the organisation
recognised by the ISAF to control and organise yachting on a national basis in
any country.
c)
The NKC shall mean the National Kona Class Association organised inside
individual countries and officially recognised by the IKC and the corresponding
MNA.
d) Fleets shall mean any organization
or club within a NKC of 10 or more windsurfers who are individual owners of
Kona boards, having access to localities where regular racing activities take
place.
e) The Class Rules shall mean the
rules relating to measurement, construction and racing condition of the Kona Class.
The ISAF is the only body with the power to make changes in the Class Rules
upon proposals from the IKC.
f) Builder shall mean the builder of
the Kona board, Exocet Flying Fish.
g) The council shall mean the
assembly of the NKCs.
6. Membership
The following types of membership
shall be recognised:
a) Full membership.
b) Associate membership.
Full membership shall, upon
recognition of the IKC and payment if any of the prescribed annual
subscription, be open to any NKC.
The IKC will recognize a NKC per country if their constitution is in compliance
with this constitution and if they are arranging at least five regattas under
the Class Rules each year.
Associate membership shall, upon
payment if any of the prescribed annual subscription, be open to all
individuals, clubs or fleets in those countries where no NKC are recognized.
Associate
members are entitled to attend and speak at any meeting, but not to vote.
7. Annual Subscription and Fees
The IKC shall be financed by
a) building fees from the builder or licensed
manufacturers paid according to the number of Kona boards sold,
b) contributions from the NKCs paid according to their number of members,
c) contributions from annual
subscriptions from associate members,
d) other fees.
The subscription shall be determined annually by the Council. Full members have
to register annually. All subscription and fees shall be made payable to the
IKC Treasurer. Subscriptions and fees for each calendar year are due on the first
of March.
8. Management and Voting Rights
a) The IKC has authority over all
activities of the Kona Class throughout the world, and its powers shall be
vested in and carried out by the (world) Council; comprised by the chairmen of
each NKC, and by a builder´s representative.
b) The Council shall elect from
amongst themselves the President, secretary, class representative, treasurer
and additional officers who shall hold office for two years. Re-election is
allowed. The council may appoint Honorary Commodores from time to time as they
see fit.
c) The Council shall meet not less frequently than once a
year and the time and location of meetings may coincide with the holding of a
world or a continental championship. Each NKC shall have one vote. In addition to
the national votes the president, the secretary, the builder´s representative and
other additional elected officers shall each have one vote.
d) The secretary of the IKC shall be responsible for the
management of all business of the IKC, subject to -and in accordance with the
constitution and by-laws, including;
- the coordination of all inter-regional activities,
- the organization of all activities relating to world championships,
- and liaison between the IKC and all other sailing
yachting authorities.
e)
The Class Representative of the IKC shall be authorized to
discuss all technical matters with ISAF acc. ISAF Part
V – Classes and
Class Administration – 26.5 (g) (ii) and shall be
responsible to maintain ISAF designation of
the IKC.
e) The council shall appoint a chief measurer for the IKC,
who shall rule on all questions and challenges relating to the rules, and shall
issue interpretations thereof deemed necessary by him. All such interpretations
shall be binding until approved, rejected or modified by decision of the ISAF,
duly published to the members of the IKC.
9. National Kona
Class Associations
a)
The IKC may establish a NKC. Then the IKC shall appoint a committee comprised
of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Class Representative and a Treasurer.
b) Any NKC whether established by the IKC or elsewhere
established and recognized by the IKC shall have those powers, vested in the
Council by this constitution (other than the power to amend the rules of this
constitution and the class rules) as specifically delegated to the NKC by their
regional by-law, including the power to appoint additional officers for such
term as it from time to time determine.
c) The Secretary of the NKC shall be responsible for all
National matters in accordance with the direction of the National Committee,
including;
- the co-ordination of National activities and events,
- liaison with the Secretary of the IKC,
- maintenance of all national records, and
- maintenance of all membership records and
information.
d) In the event that a National Chairman shall be unable
to attend any meeting at the Council, the Secretary or any other member of the
committee nominated for that purpose, may attend and vote on his behalf.
e) Nothing shall preclude a Secretary of a National
Association, also serving as Secretary of the International Association.
f) The National Association may constitute by-laws for
any purpose necessary to carry out the regional functions and responsibilities,
and copies of such by-laws shall be passed on to the Secretary of the IKC.
10. Fleets
a) Whenever or wherever seen appropriate, Fleets may be
established within a National Association.
b) A fleet captain may be elected annually from among
its members, and shall be responsible for the organization of the fleet and the
due compliance by the members of the Fleet. He shall report any event or
activity directly to the National Secretary.
11. Transition Provisions
a) This constitution shall come into force on the date of
the approval thereof by the interim council of the IKC.
b) On coming into force, each NKC and Fleet shall be
deemed to be such within the meaning of this constitution, and all officers and
Fleet Captains shall be deemed to be the officers under this constitution until
their successors have been appointed or elected, as the case may be.
c) Current appointed Interim officers of the council of International
Kona Class Association:
President; N.N.Tom
Ingram, USA
Secretary; Rainer Frohböse
Treasurer;
Class representative; Tor Bakke,
Chairman; Joachim
Chairman; Ben
Chairman;
Chairman;
Measurer; Bruce Matlack, USA
Builders representative; Patrice Belbeoch,