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Performance Sailcraft Japan Terminated as Licensed Builder of the Kirby Sailboat

Posted on October 11, 2013November 16, 2022 by pnED6rbD

Bruce Kirby has officially terminated Performance Sailcraft Japan’s license to build the Kirby Sailboat. By terminating PSJ’s right to build the Kirby Sailboat under the “LASER” brand, Bruce Kirby has cleared the way for the Kirby Torch to enter the market in another territory.

PJR Motions Withdrawn; June 2014 Trial Requested

Posted on July 2, 2013November 16, 2022 by pnED6rbD

Bruce Kirby has withdrawn without prejudice his motions for prejudgment remedy against both the Laser Performance defendants and the governing body defendants ISAF and ILCA.  Kirby has also requested that the case against all defendants be trial ready by June 2014.

Join the Kirby Torch Class Association free here <http://www.kirbytorch.com/members>.

Kirby Torch Store

Posted on June 25, 2013November 16, 2022 by pnED6rbD

We have received a number of emails from sailors who are having difficulty completing a purchase using Google Wallet.  We apologize for the inconvenience and as an alternative you may simply email your order to store@kirbytorch.com and send your check including $5 for postage to the class association:

Kirby Torch LLC

P.O. Box 1237

North Kingston, RI  02852

When the accountant receives your check, we will ship your order.

Kirby Seeks Court Order Against ISAF Plaques and Sail Numbers

Posted on June 21, 2013November 16, 2022 by pnED6rbD

Kirby has asked the Connecticut Federal Court to issue a prejudgment remedy (“PJR”) against Defendants ISAF and ILCA. If granted, the PJR would prevent ISAF and ILCA from selling ISAF plaques and sail numbers for Kirby Sailboats without authorization of Bruce Kirby. Laser Performance has been terminated as an authorized builder of the Kirby Sailboat. Copies the pertinent court papers are below.

Kirby Torch Class Membership Could Defeat ILCA Rule Change

Posted on June 18, 2013November 16, 2022 by pnED6rbD

The Kirby Torch Class now has enough members to have defeated ILCA’s Fundamental Rule Change. It was perhaps not widely understood at the time of the vote but the Rule Change, pushed through by ILCA and then recently approved by ISAF, attempted to eliminate the requirement that builders of the Laser must have an agreement with designer Bruce Kirby. This violates the 1983 Agreement which established the Laser as an International Class, the basis on which ISAF plaques are issued to builders of the Laser, and on which the Laser was chosen as equipment for use in the Olympics.

The Kirby Torch class preserves the original basis on which the Kirby Sailboat obtained international status from ISAF.

Kirby Torch Class Constitution

Posted on June 12, 2013November 16, 2022 by pnED6rbD
The Torch builders continue to scale up production and arrange for supply of Torch hardware, blades, spars and sails.

In the meanwhile, we have been at hard at work designing a class association intended to be run by sailors for sailors.  We have tried in our proposed Constitution to provide representation for sailors at all levels, all ages and all parts of the world.  We have also tried to make the organization sustainable by blending professional management in an appropriate proportion with sailor representation that provides continuity but requires for turnover in an orderly manner.

Members of the Kirby Torch class have just received a copy of the draft Constitution by email.  We have asked for their feedback before we finalize the class structure.

Support the Kirby Torch Class.  Join free here <http://www.kirbytorch.com/members>
You can support the Kirby Torch Class by ordering Kirby Torch merchandise at this link <http://www.kirbytorch.com/store>

Why the Kirby Torch?v The issue is supply of the Kirby sailboat and parts to sailors worldwide. After numerous attempts, Bruce Kirby felt he had no choice but to withdraw Laser brand building rights in North America and Europe. Through the Kirby Torch brand, sailors will be able to maintain access to hulls, parts and the one-design aspect which is the touchstone of the Kirby sailboat design. To accelerate this outcome, the Kirby Torch builders agree that all original ISAF-plaqued Lasers that include Bruce Kirby's name are class legal in the Kirby Torch fleet.

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