Last Update: 02 May 2023, 18:37 GMT

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OK Dinghy Members Survey

Dear OK Dinghy sailor,
As reported some time back the OKDIA Committee has assembled a survey.
Below is the link to the OK Dinghy Members Survey. It should only take 5-10 minutes to complete and will provide valuable data to help us to better understand the needs of the members. Please complete as much as possible.
OKDIA is undertaking a comprehensive review with all its members and stakeholders to renew its Roadmap policy for the next 10 years. The last Roadmap was developed in 2013-2014 and has been largely successful, though perhaps overambitious in some areas.
Principally, it provided a greater depth of infrastructure and support for members through a semi-professional office, enhanced media, and improved rules governance. This was largely possible through the increased revenue structure which has given OKDIA far greater financial freedom and flexibility, both in terms of day-to-day management as well as event and media management. However, this financial freedom is constantly under threat with the increased cost of living and general price increases across the board.
The following survey is designed to help the Committee understand where it could do better, what, if anything needs changing, and what else it could be doing in the future to develop OK Dinghy sailing and support its members and suppliers.

Click here to go to the OK Dinghy Members Survey

What's new

• Latest
  Statement from OKDIA on the situation in Ukraine
  OKDIA strongly condemns the violence in Ukraine and continues to hope for a peaceful solution. Until further notice OKDIA will not accept athletes or officials from Russia or Belarus in any OKDIA sanctioned event, in line with resolutions from the IOC and World Sailing. Latest Information on twitter
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• 10th April 2023
  New Zealand National Championship 2023
  A very consistent series on the waters off New Plymouth saw Steve McDowell winning the Title. Spain Trofeo BMComposites 2023, Palma
  Tim Goodbody (IRL) dominated the racing. James Waugh (IRL) placed second on equal points with Fabian Rossbacher (GER).
• Carl Schmidt 1973 – 2022
  Sad news from Australia. Our long-time friend Carl Schmidt has passed away. OKDIA sends its condolences to his family and friends.
• 12th September 2022
  Statistics
  A look at trends and equipment in the OK Dinghy class
• 4th September 2022
  Minutes of the AGM
  Minutes of the AGM are online now.
• 28th August 2022
  Europeans in Bandol
  80 entries and counting. Promising to be a great event at this lovely Côte d'Azur town. Belgian Championship 2022
  Held at Plate Taille SNEH, and perfectly located for some europeans as a stop on the wa to Bandol. Some of the best hospitality in the OK "circus".
• 29th July 2022
  AGM Information
  The agenda of the AGM to be held in Marstrand on august 6 at 17:00, together with some of the reports, is online now.
• 5th June 2022
  Welcome Spain
  We welcome Spain as a new member association of OKDIA.
• 29th May 2022
  Welcome Argentina
  We welcome Argentina as a new member association of OKDIA.
• 16th April 2022
  NZL, Turangi 2022
  Rod Davis won convincingly from Steve McDowall and Mark Thirkettle. European Regattas 2022
  The regatta season in Europe started and for several regattas you can find the results on the national websites.
• 20th March 2022
  NZL, Nationals 2022
  Andy Philips won from Steve McDowell and Luke O'Connell at the Wakatere event sailed at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club.
• 13th February 2022
  NZL, Rum Bucket 2022
  Andy Philips won from Rod Davis and Ben Morrison at the Wakatere / Auckland event.
• 19th December 2021
  Thailand, Sportsday Regatta, Sattahip 2021
  A big grow in interest in the OK in Thailand saw 25 boats competing in the Sportsday Regatta at Sattahip. Chusitt Punjamala won from Keerati Bualong and Morten Jakobsen.
• 12th December 2021
  OKDIA AGM Minutes and results
  The 2021 OKDIA AGM was held on November 21 by Zoom. Pontus Gabel and Andreas Pich join the Committee. The minutes are published together with the voting results on class rule changes.
• 20th November 2021
  OKDIA AGM Supporting papers
  Additional supporting papers published: Reports of treasurer, auditor and webmaster.
• Reidar Sårheim
  OKDIA got the information today, that Reidar Sårheim, OK dinghy sailor and secretary of the Norwegian association, had drowned after falling into the water in September.
• 19th September 2021
  OKDIA AGM Agenda
  The AGM is to be held online in November.
• 29th July 2021
  ITA Arco international
  With a bit of delay the results are online here now as well. Valerian Lebrun won from Sönke Behrens and Bo Petersen.
• 20th June 2021
  SWE Fästningsskölden
  The Nordics were cancelled due to the Covid pandemic, nevertheless a regatta was held at the same time in Varberg. Mats Caap (SWE) won from Greg Wilcox (NZL) and Benjamin Hammerö (SWE).
• 6th June 2021
  GER Steinhude Halbmodell
  The first event this year in Germany saw Ralf Tietje win from Andreas Pich and Peter Lakshmann. NZL Brass Monkey
  After two days in light to medium NE winds, Andy Phillips won from Luke O'Connell and Steve McDowell
• 2nd June 2021
  Worlds news #2
  A statement detailing the 'vote' that was taken to cancel the 2021 World Championships in Lake Garda Italy
• 25th May 2021
  Worlds news
  After extensive evaluation the OKDIA Committee came to the conclusion that the 2021 World Championship should not take place.
• 9th May 2021
  Worlds news
  We published some news about the worlds in Arco - no final decision yet, but we hope to do that soon.
• 7th May 2021
  Brazil & Italia
  We welcome Brazil and Italia as a new member countries of OKDIA
• 2nd May 2021
  NZL: 20/21 Tour results
  Final results for the 2020-21 NZOK Tour, won this year by Luke O’Connell in a dominant, consistent performance throughout the season. Rod Davis had an excellent season to take out silver. Meanwhile Steve McDowell was 3rd in yet another solid year for him. NZL: Turangi
  Report added.
• 5th April 2021
  NZL: Turangi
  Already sailed 13/14 March, Steve McDowell won from Eric Rone and Luke O'Connell.
• 2nd March 2021
  Bulgaria
  We welcome Bulgaria as a new member country of OKDIA
• 27th February 2021
  NZL Nationals
  Report added: With no travel restrictions in New Zealand at the time, 41 competitors made it to Hawkes Bay for the nationals. Luke O'Connell won from Steve McDowell and Andrew Phillips.
• 18th January 2021
  AUS
  Mark Jackson from Melbourne wrote up a report of the Australian 2021 season (so far)
• 30th December 2020
  Postal vote results
  The results of the postal votes helt until December 19th are online now. Changed rules
  The changed Constitution and Event Manual are on the rules site now.
• 28th December 2020
  SWE Christmas day regatta – 2020
  Last year on Boxing day, four brave sailors set sail on a misty morning! This year we can clearly say that we have started a tradition!
• Brenda Andrews
  We are sorry to report that Brenda Andrews died on 27th November. Brenda was the secretary of OKDIA for many years. She was ill for a lengthy time. Don Andrews wrote that the family were able to see her last week after the home reported her condition had deteriorated, and she passed away in her sleep on Friday.
  Don wrote, "You will not need me to remind you how much she enjoyed her time with both OKDIA and IOKDBCA.”
• 29th November 2020
  Supporting papers for postal votes
  The supporting papers and Draft papers for the postal vote before December 19th are online now. NZL Summer Regatta
  Held in Napier, Dan Slater won from Luke O'Connell and Steve McDowall
• Glenn Yates
  Glenn Yates, aka Yatesy, Yoda, Bilbo… was lost at sea in the hours after 20. November 2020 on a delivery trip from Tasmania on board his new yacht.
• Göran Andersson
  Göran Andersson, OK Dinghy world champion in 1965 and 1966, has passed away at the age of 81.
• 17th November 2020
  2021 Calendar:
  We created a nice wall calendar with great photos of racing in 2020, ready for order now.
• 17th November 2020
  2021 Calendar:
  We created a nice wall calendar with great photos of racing in 2020, ready for order now.
• 15th November 2020
  AUS NSW State Championships:
  On the Weekend 7 -8 November, the NSW State Champs at Wangi, Lake Macquarie, were won by Mark Skelton from Tim Davies and Paul Foster OKDIA AGM Minutes
  The minutes of te 2020 AGM are available for download.
• 5th November 2020
  NZL Rum Bucket:
  Added Report: NZL Rum Bucket in Auckland saw a compact fleet with competitive racing. Luke O'Connell won from Ben Morrison and Eric Rone.
• 1st November 2020
  NZL Rum Bucket:
  NZL Rum Bucket in Auckland saw a compact fleet with competitive racing. Luke O'Connell won from Ben Morrison and Eric Rone.
• 1st October 2020
  NZL Northland Champs:
  12 sailors gathered in Oakura for the 6th edition of the OK Northland champs this year. Rod Davis won from Mark Perrow and Simon Probert.
• 27th September 2020 - catch up on some big events:
  FRA Mediterranean Championship, Bandol
  Timothée Petetin won from Julien Dejugnat and Pascal Tetard. GER Kieler Woche
  Mads Bendix (DEN) won from André Budzien (GER) and Thomas Hansson-Mild (SWE). GER Nationals, Dümmer
  André Budzien won from Oliver Gronholz and Ulli Kurfeld. DEN Nationals, Nyborg
  Mads Bendix won from Bo Petersen and Jørgen Svendsen in likely the biggest fleet of the year with a 90 boat entry limit imposed by the authorities. FRA Nationals, Lacanau
  Yann Vilein won from Timothée Petetin and Yvan Beckhuis. 6 races, last day of racing was cancelled due to lack of wind.
• 23th September 2020
  NED Champs Cancelled:
  "I’m sorry to inform you that an hour ago it was decided that we have to cancel the event.
  In the last few days the infection rate in the Groningen area has increased in such a way that we expect it will be declared a restricted area and therefore a “red zone” on short notice."
• 22th August 2020
  Göran Andersson inducted to the OKDIA Hall of Fame
  With the Worlds in Marstrand cancelled, the ceremony was a smaller event at Görans home on the island of Tjörn.
• 7th August 2020
  OKDIA AGM 2020
  All papers for the 2020 AGM are online now, the AGM and voting will be done online this year, secretaries will get separate invitations to the online voting papers.
• 28th June 2020
  Steinhude 2020
  The first event of 2020 in Germany was held on 20/21 June, Sönke Behrens won from Greg Wilcox and Ralf Tietje.
• 19th June 2020
  Bandol Autumn Cup 2020
  Some good news from Bandol. The intention of the SNB is to go ahead with the Autumn Cup from 16-19 September as scheduled. Restrictions are being eased across the region and planning is now in full swing. They have a few local details to firm up, but the Notice of Race and other information should be published in early July.
• 3rd June 2020
  Kiel Week 2020
  With strict entry limits – the OK got 50, one of the highest entries allowed only 420, different Laser divisions, and 29er have higher limits, Kiel Week will hapen from September 10 - 13. As already 40 entries are in as of 3rd of June, you have to be quick not to end up on the waiting list.
• 31st May 2020
  NZL: Brass Monkey
  Brass Monkey regatta in Napier, after 7 races Dan Slater won from Luke O'Connell and Steve McDowell
• 16th May 2020
  Class Rules
  The latest version of the class rules just came into effect.
• http://rules.okdinghy.org 11th May 2020
  The OK Magazine
  A list of all magazines published so far to read online.
• Bill Bell 1942 – 10.4.︎2020
  Some very sad news today. Our long-time friend and supporter Bill Bell has passed away. OKDIA sends its condolences to his family and friends, of which there are many, all over the world.
  Bill sailed OKs over a long period and was Australian National Champion three times from 1975-1977. He was a regular on our world championship juries and his considered and wise opinion was valued worldwide, backed up by his huge experience and knowledge of sailing. He also helped set up the Clive Roberts Memorial fund, which is run in Australia to give grants to juniors to attend worlds. In addition he was three times commodore of Black Rock Yacht Club in Melbourne, as well as being a coach and International juror for many years.
  In 2014 he was inducted into the OKDIA Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to the class. Well sailed Bill. We will miss your wise counsel and reassuring presence.
  RIP Bill Bell
• 29th March 2020
  The complete World Ranking
  The March 2020 World Ranking is online now.
• 20th March 2020
  OK Europeans Cancelled
  Due to the current situation with Covid­19 health issues and general travel bans in most of Europe, the organizers of the upcoming 2020 European Championships (OK Dinghy) have reached the conclusion that all activity for the regatta will be cancelled. The regatta was scheduled to be held at Lundeborg Sailing Club in the period from May 14th to May 17th, 2020.
• 15th March 2020
  NZL: Turangi
  Turangi international, 1st Eric Rone, 2nd Steve McDowell, 3rd Rod Davis. Dinghy Boat Show GBR
  A comment of Yacht Designer Tony Castro about the OK Dinghy.
• 9th March 2020
  OK Euro League
  OKDIA will establish an european league, more information at events.okdinghy.org.
• 9th February 2020
  NZL: National Championship
  Sailed off Wellington. In moderate to strong breeze, with the last day blown out, Andy Phillips wo from Steve McDowell and Luke O'Connell.
• 7th February 2020
  OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy
  OKDIA will establish an european autumn regatta, this year that will be the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol, 16th - 19th of September. Please use this link to let us know if you intend to compete.
• 26th January 2020
  AUS: National Championship
  Rob McMillan won from Mark Jackson and Tim Davies in very variable conditions, one day blown out, another calmed out… Upcoming Events
  We started to try to get all national events in one calendar in which you can then filter by nation, dates etc.
  Where we get the information, we also included links for the most common navigation apps on phones, so with one click you know how you get there.
  We will try to add more events of more nations soon.
• 17th November 2019
  The complete World Ranking
  The November 2019 World Ranking is online now.