2026 DN North American Championship. Photo: Rachel Bartel for @harken_inc
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Voting has concluded for the 2026 DN North America Officer Election and the IDNIYRA Specifications Ballot.
DN North America Officers
The following officers were elected to serve one-year terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027:
Rob Holman, Commodore
Karen Binder, Vice Commodore
Deb Whitehorse, Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Cummins, Past Commodore
A total of 44 of 151 eligible ballots were cast in the election. Complete election results may be viewed here: LINK
IDNIYRA Specifications Ballot
Members of IDNIYRA North America and IDNIYRA Europe voted on the Technical Committee proposal to revise the Official Specifications: General, Section C (Mast), and Section D (Boom).
The proposal was approved by a vote of 63 in favor and 3 opposed.
A total of 70 ballots were cast, with 66 votes tallied and 4 abstentions. Complete election results may be viewed here. LINK
The revised specifications will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process.
