<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Over the weekend, the International Albacore Association voted to approve sending the proposed <a href="http://albacore.org/rules/review">International Albacore Class rules</a> to each national association for ratification. A copy of the proposed international rules is available for viewing and comment at: <a href="http://albacore.org/rules/review">http://albacore.org/rules/review</a><div><br></div><div>Please read the <a href="http://albacore.org/rules/faq">FAQ</a> for an explanation of why these rules were developed and the <a href="http://albacore.org/rules/introduction">introduction</a> how to read and use them.<br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It is expected that there will be discussion and likely votes to ratify these rules at upcoming national meetings. Voting members should be informed about the rules and prepared to raise questions or voice opinions at association meetings. Those not able to attend national meetings (typically held concurrent at the national championship regatta- Aug. 28-29, 2010 in USA and Sept. 17-19, 2010 in Canada... date TBD in UK) may contact national officers to determine rules for comment and proxy votes.</div><div><br></div><div>Peter Duncan</div><div>Past President- IAA</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>