So OMRA held an EGM/AGM today with numerous members in attendance online. A full minutes will be made available to members soon but here is a quick summary of what was decided and voted upon going into the 2021 season.
  • Alan Kingsley-Dobson was nominated and voted in almost unanimously as the new Chairman for OMRA.
  • Philip Kingsley-Dobson will continue to assume the role of Webmaster but also Treasurer as the roles are now heavily linked.
  • Michael Ranger will continue as OMRA Secretary.
  • Membership Fees will continue as per set however the 'Standard' membership will soon to become a rate for Z-Class only.
  • The current Race Committee who oversee issues/disputes at races and upholding racing rules will continue as normal with no member changes.
  • OMRA will trial the use of a folding rescue boat to make logistics easier at upcoming races.
  • New race formats will be trialled at upcoming 2021 races including West Bay and Penzance.
  • OMRA will create a new 'public' Facebook Group as the old group can no longer be changed from private to public making content unsearchable and hidden from potential interested parties within the Facebook system.
Calshot on the 4th July will now the first race of 2021 (unless more Covid-19 restrictions are imposed). It will be £12 1x boat and £8 for all additional. There is transponder rental available as well. Entries are now available online (link below). https://shop.omra.co.uk//products/calshot-spit-a-x