2003
INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST
CLASS RULES
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Authority*: International
Sailing Federation (ISAF)
- The ISAF is not a National Authority as
described in these rules
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GENERAL |
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2.1 |
English language |
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2.3 |
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2.4 |
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2.5 |
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2.6 |
Measurement instructions |
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3.1 |
General |
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3.2 |
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3.2.1 |
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3.2.2 |
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3.2.3 |
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3.2.4 |
Hull construction details
- Wood and Wood/Epoxy (Appendix A) |
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3.2.5 |
Not used |
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3.2.6 |
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3.2.7 |
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3.2.8 |
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3.3 |
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3.3.1 |
Materials |
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3.3.2 |
Shape |
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3.4 |
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3.4.1 |
Materials |
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3.4.2 |
Shape |
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3.4.4 |
Definition of Rudder elements |
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3.5 |
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3.5.1 |
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3.5.2 |
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3.5.3 |
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3.5.4 |
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3.5.5 |
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6.1 |
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6.2 |
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6.3 |
Spare rule number |
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6.4 |
Spare rule number |
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6.5 |
Class Insignia, Nat. Letters, Sail Numbers
and Luff Measurement Band |
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6.6 |
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Appendix A |
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PLANS. |
Index of current official plans. |
1. GENERAL
1.1
The object of the class is to provide racing
for young people at low cost.
The Optimist is a One-Design Class Dinghy. Except
where these rules specifically permit variations, boats of this class shall be
alike in hull form, construction, weight and weight distribution, rigging spars
and sail plan.
Note: In deciding whether an item is permitted it should be noted that, in a
One-Design Class, unless the rules specifically state that something is
permitted it shall be assumed to be prohibited.
1.3
These rules are complementary to the plans,
measurement forms and measurement diagrams. Any request for interpretation and
resolution thereof shall be made in accordance with current ISAF regulations.
1.4
In the event of discrepancy between these
rules, the measurement form and/or the plans the matter shall be referred to
the ISAF.
2 ADMINISTRATION
2.1
English Language
2.1.1
The official language of the class is English,
and in the event of a dispute over interpretation the English text shall
prevail.
2.1.2
The word "shall" is mandatory and the
word "may" is permissive.
Wherever in these rules the words "class
rules" are used they shall be taken as including the plans, diagrams and
the measurement forms.
2.1.4
The "National Class Association" is the International Optimist
Class Association in the country concerned.
2.2.1
The Optimist may be built by any professional
or amateur builder.
2.2.2
Professional builders shall be responsible for
supplying boats complying with the class rules. The builder shall at his own
expense correct or replace any boat which fails to pass measurement, due to an
omission or error by the builder, provided that the boat is submitted for
measurement within twelve months of purchase.
2.2.3
Manufacturers of kits or parts shall be
responsible for supplying parts, which, when assembled in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions (if any), will produce boats complying with the
class rules. The manufacturer of the kit or parts which is shown not to do this
shall, at his own expense, replace the parts of the kit which are incorrect
provided that the error is made known to the manufacturer not more than twelve
months from the date of purchase.
2.2.4
A builder shall issue with each hull a written
builders declaration, stating that the hull complies with the relevant Class
rules.
2.3.1
The International Class fee is US $16.50 or its
equivalent in other currencies, of which $5.85 is due to ISAF, $7.45 to IODA
and $3.20 to the National Association.
2.3.2
The amount of the International Class Fee is
determined by the ISAF in consultation with IODA. The Executive Committee may
alter this amount following consultation with the ISAF.
2.3.3
The International Class Fee shall be paid by
the builder on each hull as soon as building or moulding commences or as each
kit is manufactured. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls the plaque shall be supplied
at the time of measurement.
2.3.4
The builder shall buy the building plaque and
Registration Book
(a) for GRP hulls, from IODA
(b) for wood and wood/epoxy hulls, from IODA or the national Optimist
association
2.3.5
(a) IODA is responsible for collecting the
International Class Fee on behalf of the ISAF.
(b) IODA will buy from ISAF building plaques at
$5.85 each.
(c) IODA or the National Association shall sell
the plaques to the builder for $16.50 each. If IODA sells the plaque to the
builder, IODA shall then remit $3.20 to the National Association.
Each plaque shall, at every stage, be sold with the official International
Class Fee receipt and the builders declaration form. The International Class
Fee receipt shall be sent to the appropriate National Authority when the boat's
sail number is applied for.
2.3.6
For each International Class Fee paid IODA or
the National Class Association shall issue a builders declaration, ISAF
International Class Fee receipt and an ISAF plaque, which the builder shall
deliver with the hull to the owner. Builders declarations and International
Class Fee receipts are only valid if they are made out on the official forms
issued by IODA. The building fee receipt and builders declaration is
incorporated in the Registration Book.
2.4 Registration and Measurement Certificate
2.4.1
No boat is permitted to race in the class
unless it has a valid measurement certificate.
2.4.2
Each National Authority shall issue sail
numbers which shall be consecutive and the number shall be preceded by the
national letters. Numbering may restart at 1 on reaching number 9999. A
National Authority shall issue a sail number only on receipt of evidence that
the building fee has been paid.
2.4.3
The certificate is obtained as follows:
2.4.3
(a)
The builder shall have the hull measured by a
measurer officially recognised by his National Authority. The Registration Book
with the ISAF International class fee receipt, builders declaration and hull
measurement form section completed shall be supplied to the owner of the boat.
2.4.3
(b)
The owner shall apply to the appropriate
National Authority for a sail number enclosing their Registration Book with
builders declaration and building fee receipt. The National Authority shall
enter the sail number in the Registration Book.
2.4.3
(c)
The owner is responsible for sending the
Registration Book with the builders declaration and all measurement form
sections completed to his National Authority, together with any registration
fee that may be required. On receipt of this the National Authority shall
complete the measurement certificate section of the Registration Book and
return it to the owner. Note that where a National Authority prefers to issue
its own certificate this shall be firmly fixed to, and mentioned in the
Registration Book.
2.4.4
Change of ownership invalidates the measurement
certificate but shall not necessitate remeasurement. The new owner shall apply
to his National Authority for endorsement of the certificate/ Registration book
returning it with any re-registration fee required and stating the necessary
particulars. The measurement certificate/ Registration book shall then be
returned to the owner. If a replacement Registration book is required, it may
be obtained from IODA by returning the old Registration book. The new
Registration book shall be printed with the same plaque number as the old
Registration book.
2.4.5
Notwithstanding anything contained in these
rules, the ISAF or the National Authority shall have the power to refuse to
grant a certificate to, or withdraw, a measurement certificate from any boat,
giving written reasons for taking such action.
2.4.6
In countries where there is no National
Authority or in which the National Authority does not wish to administer the
class, its functions as stated in these rules shall be carried out by IODA or
its delegated representatives (i.e. National Class Association).
2.5.1
Only a measurer officially recognised by a
National Authority shall measure a hull, spars, sails and equipment, and sign
the declaration on the measurement form that they comply with the class rules. Hulls
shall be measured in accordance with the appropriate hull measurement
instructions.
For
wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
2.5.2
The measurer shall report on the measurement
form anything which he considers to be a departure from the intended nature or
design of the boat or to be against the general interest of the class. A
measurement certificate may be refused, even if the specific requirements of
the rules are satisfied.
2.5.3
A measurer shall not measure a hull, spars,
sails, or equipment owned or built by himself, or in which he is an interested
party or has a vested interest.
2.5.4
For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
All GRP hulls shall comply with the current rules or the rules current at the
time the boat was first measured and registered with the National Authority as
the bona fide property of a current Optimist sailor or his family, (with no
family being permitted to register more than two Optimists per sailor) or a
sailing club/school recognised by the national authority or national Optimist
association . GRP Hulls first so measured and registered between 1 March 1995
and 1 March 1996 shall conform either to the Class Rules in force from 1 March
1994 or to the Class Rules in force from 1 March 1995. Hulls first so measured
and registered after 1 March 1996 shall conform to the class rules then
current. Fittings, spars, sails and other equipment shall comply with the
current rules, unless otherwise stated in the specific class rule referring to
such equipment.
2.5.5
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that
his hull, spars, sails and equipment are maintained in accordance with the
class rules so that the measurement certificate is not invalidated. Alterations
or replacements to the hull, sails, spars and equipment shall comply with the
current rules.
New or altered sails shall be measured by a
measurer who shall stamp or sign and date the sails near the tack. The details
shall be recorded on the certificate and the entry signed by the measurer or
the secretary of the National Authority.
2.6
Measurement Instructions
Except where varied by these rules the ISAF
Measurement Instructions shall apply.
The Class Emblem shall be the letter I and O
and shall conform in shape and size to the pattern held by the ISAF. Copies may
be obtained from the National Class Associations, IODA or National Authority.
2.7.2
The building fee plaque shall be legible,
clearly shown and permanently glued on the starboard side of the aft face of
the mast thwart bulkhead.
2.7.3
All hulls, shall have the sail number and
National Letters clearly shown on a plate firmly fixed to the starboard side of
the aft face of the mast thwart bulkhead in figures not less than 10mm high.
GRP Hulls shall have an identification number,
in figures not less than 10 mm high, moulded in each hull component:
Component 1: Hull shell: the forward face of the forward transom (within 60 mm
of the centre of this transom).
Component 2: Gunwale - Mast Thwart assembly: the starboard bottom flange of the
mast thwart bulkhead.
Component 3:Daggerboard Case - Midship Frame assembly: the forward bottom
flange of the daggerboard case.
This identification number shall consist of : code number of builder and
code number of mould, both allocated by IODA to each mould and builder
following approval of each prototype. This number may be invalidated if it is
established that hulls have deviated from class rules after prototype
measurement.
Example of a possible hull identification no.: ( this example no. is not
valid)
004N9022804 H
2.7.3.2
On GRP hulls the builder shall engrave on the
forward transom, 15mm below the identification number a registration mark, in
figures not less than 6 mm high. This registration mark shall
consist of:
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2.7.3.3
Manufacturers shall allot a serial number to
the mast, boom, sprit, daggerboard and rudder. These serial numbers shall be
reported on the appropriate Measurement Form by the measurer and shall be
clearly and indelibly marked by the builder on the rudder, daggerboard and
spars.
2.7.4
The sail number and National Letters shall be
clearly marked on the rudder, daggerboard and spars.
2.7.5
The sail shall carry identification marks
indicated in rule 6.5 and each sail manufactured or measured after
January 1st 1990 shall have permanently fixed near its tack an officially
numbered sail button. No sail shall be accepted for its first measurement
without a sail button. Buttons shall not be transferred from one sail to
another. Buttons shall normally be obtained from the International Optimist
Dinghy Association (IODA) by the sailmakers, but may also be obtained, if
necessary, by National Class Associations.
2.7.6
All emblems, plaques, marks and numbers shall
be clearly legible, of durable material and shall be securely attached.
Advertising.
The Optimist Class is
Category A.
As approved by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), any National Owners
Association with the consent of its Member National Authority (MNA) may permit
full or restricted Category C for boats of that nation sailing in their
national waters.
Such advertising may relate to the ownership of the boat (i.e. may be
restricted to club owned boats etc only)
3 CONSTRUCTION AND
MEASUREMENT RULES
3.1 General
3.1.1
All boats shall be built according to the class rules,(see also CR 2.1.3). The dimensions and shape of the hull shall be as
shown on the plans and as given in these rules, diagrams and measurement forms
and shall conform with the tolerances stated therein.
3.1.2
Any attempt to concentrate the weight of the hull is prohibited.
3.2.1 Materials - GRP. For CR 3.2.1 for wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
3.2.1.1
The hull shall be constructed of materials approved by the IYRU. The
following are the currently approved materials: Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP).
3.2.1.2
Hulls shall be constructed from:
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Mat 300 (+/- 10%) Mat 450 (+/- 10%) |
Chopped strand mat of E
glass fibres |
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Woven Cloth or Biaxial 280 (+/-10%) |
Cloth of woven or
otherwise biaxial applied skeins |
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Resin |
Polyester resin for GRP
lamination. |
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Bonding agent |
Of any material to bond
hull components and |
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Gel coat |
May be of any colour |
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May be of any colour |
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Foam core 13/60 (+/-10%) |
Durable, non-absorbent
closed cell PVC foam |
Mats & woven cloth are
specified in grams per square metre +/- 10% (gr./m2)
The E glass fibres and Polyester resin shall be transparent. Coloured fibres
and resins are prohibited.
Foam core is specified in thickness and weight per cubic metre +/- 10%
(mm/kg/m3)
No material other than those prescribed above shall be used to build hulls. In
case of doubt the IODA and the ISAF may prescribe any tests and investigations
at builder's expense. (see also CR 3.2.3.2)
3.2.2 Hull Measurement
Rules (see also CR 3.1)
For GRP hulls the ISAF or IODA will require samples of the hull
laminates to check compliance with the Class Rules. A builder shall permit an
approved measurer or class representative to inspect work at any time during
production of hulls.
3.2.2.1 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
Unless otherwise prescribed in these Class Rules, plans and measurement
forms, tolerances shall be +/- 2mm. Measurements prescribed as max. (=not more
than) or min. (=not less than) shall have no further tolerances.
Some tolerance examples (all measurements in mm.):
XYZ co-ordinate: 1037/008/35.3 i.e. all standard tolerances +/-2. (1035-1039/006-010/33.3-37.3).
Dimension: 40. i.e. standard tolerance +/-2. (38-42)
XYZ co-ordinate: 2158 +/- 4/000/172 i.e. X co-ordinate 2158 +/- 4 (2154-2162),
Y co-ordinate 000 and Z co-ordinate 172 have standard tolerance +/- 2.
XYZ co-ordinate (1037/008/35.3) +/- 4 i.e. all co-ordinates +/- 4
Dimension: 40 +/- 3 i.e. 37-43. Dimension 40+4-0 i.e. 40-44
The tolerances on hull measurements are intended to allow for genuine building
errors and for subsequent distortion only and shall not be used to deliberately
alter the design shape.
3.2.2.2
GRP Hull Prototype Measurement: It is obligatory for all builders of GRP
hulls to ensure that any prototype hull measures correctly before series
production commences. Non-professional builders shall ensure that the first
hull built in any mould shall be measured as a prototype. Only measurers
approved by the ISAF and the IODA shall measure prototypes. (see also CR 2.7.3.1)
3.2.2.3
The Base-line shall be a horizontal line passing through points which
are 110mm and 162mm below the outer surface of the hull on its centreline at
28mm and 2121mm respectively from a vertical plane through the lower corner of
the aft transom. The upper-base-line shall be a horizontal centreline passing
through points which are 63 mm above the highest point of the aft transom and
23 mm above the highest point of the forward transom.
3.2.2.4
The aft transom shall be at right angles to the base line but a maximum
deviation of 5mm, measured at the upper edge of the transom is permitted.
3.2.2.5 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The overall length excluding rudder fittings, shall be 2302mm +/- 7mm, measured
at point 4. For length and beam measurements, points 4 (sheerline) shall be
defined by using the 'Standardized Sheerline Finder'.
3.2.2.6
A straight edge long enough to span the bottom panel from chine to chine
placed at any point on the panel at right angles to the fore and aft centreline
shall nowhere be more than 5 mm from the surface of the panel. No hollows are
allowed.
3.2.2.7
A straight edge placed anywhere in contact with the side panel and
spanning the panel and so angled that it lies as close as possible to the panel
shall nowhere be more than 5mm from the surface of the panel.
3.2.2.8
A straight edge 300mm long placed anywhere on the bottom panel parallel
to the fore and aft centreline of the boat shall nowhere be more than 4mm from the
surface of the bottom panel. No hollows are allowed. A straight edge 150mm
long, placed in the same way, shall nowhere be more than 2mm from the bottom
panel.
On GRP hulls only, for the
purpose of this and other panel flatness measurements the extent of the panels
will be limited by an edge zone, defined by the 'Standardized Edge-Zone
Finder'.
Standardised Edge-Zone and Sheerline Finder (CR 3.2.2.8)
3.2.2.9 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The forward and aft transoms, mast thwart bulkhead, midship frame aft
face and daggerboard case (vertical) sides shall be flat with not more than 5mm
tolerance. The top sides of the mast thwart, daggerboard case and midship frame
shall be flat +2-0 mm (i.e no hollows allowed).
3.2.2.10 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The inside length of the daggerboard slot and of the slot in the bottom
panel shall be 330 +/-4 mm. The vertical ends in the daggerboard slot shall be
square to the base line. At each end a rake to taper not exceeding 4mm is
permitted. The daggerboard case top side, measured at the top edges of the ends
of the daggerboard slot, shall be parallel to the upper base line, within a
tolerance of 5 mm maximum.
3.2.2.11 GRP
Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The inside width of the daggerboard case slot shall be 17 mm +/- 1 mm. The
fore and aft ends of the slot shall be semi-circular in cross section. (See
also CR 3.2.6.1)
3.2.2.12 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The outside edges of the hull between the bottom and side panels,
between the bottom and forward transom, and between the side panels and forward
transom shall be rounded to a radius of 10 mm +0-1. At the aft transom side and
bottom outside edges no radius is permitted.
3.2.2.13 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The mast hole in the thwart shall be approximately circular. The
diameter is optional but shall not vary by more than 3mm in any direction. A
sleeve of any material may be fitted in the hole to limit abrasion. The sleeve
shall not extend more than 3mm above the mast thwart. The total height of the
sleeve shall not exceed 30mm and its hole shall comply with the requirements of
this rule.
3.2.2.14
Except as specified in these Class rules or plans, holes or cut outs in
the gunwale, daggerboard case, midship frame, mast thwart and bulkhead are
prohibited. (see also CR 1.2)
3.2.2.15
Rule no. not used in this GRP version.
3.2.2.16 GRP Hulls.
To avoid sharp projections and injuries, the exposed edges of: the
gunwale and rubbing strake, midship frame top flange, daggerboard case opening,
mast thwart and mast thwart bulkhead opening; shall be rounded to the maximum
possible radius.
3.2.2.17 GRP Hulls. For wood and wood/epoxy hulls see Appendix A.
The Gunwale-Rubbing strake section is defined perpendicular* to the
sheerline. its positioning angle is fixed and related to the base line
reference surface only. The Gunwale section shall be constant throughout its
entire length, including the Forward and Aft transom, except within 180mm of
the intersection between Transom and Side sheerlines. The Rubbing strake
section shall be constant throughout its entire length, including the Forward
and Aft transom, except within 10 mm of the intersection between Transom and
Side sheerlines. (*If sheerline is curved, perpendicular = along the radius of
the sheerline curve)
3.2.3 GRP Hull Construction
Details See also CR 3.2.2
For wood and wood/epoxy hull construction details see Appendix A.
3.2.3.1
GRP Moulds.
Hulls shall be constructed
of only three moulded components as described in CR 2.7.3.1. Each of these
three components shall be constructed using only one mould. Builders shall apply
for a mould identification number allocated by the IODA for each mould. (see also CR 2.7.3.1
& 2.7.3.2)
3.2.3.2 Laminate
specifications. (see also CR 3.2.1.2)
- Laminate specification and lay up order shall be as defined in
these Class rules, details and plans.
- Distribution of glass content and weight of each laminate shall be
uniform throughout within +/- 5%.
- Thickness of laminate shall be uniform throughout within +/- 5% or
1mm whichever is greater.
- Thickness and density of foam core in the bottom and the mast
thwart laminate shall be uniform throughout within +/- 3%.
- For the purpose of building efficiency, overlapping of 1 mat, woven
cloth or biaxial is permitted within 50mm. from any corner. Overlapping,
if any, shall be applied over the full length along each corner.
- Any laminate shall only have one mould side, which shall be smooth.
- Moulded patterns are not permitted except for an optional anti-slip
pattern not exceeding 1mm thickness at the gunwale aft of the midship
frame.
Laminate specifications and lay-up order details:
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(a) Bottom laminate |
Thickness : max 19mm |
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Mould side gel coat |
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300 mat |
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300 mat |
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450 mat |
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Foam Core 13/60 |
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450 mat |
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300 mat |
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Painted coat on the
entire surface of the exposed |
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A patch or patches of
anti-slip paint (total surface |
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(b) Sides and transoms
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Thickness : max 4mm |
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Mould side gel coat |
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300 mat |
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450 mat |
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450 mat |
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280 woven cloth or biaxial |
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Painted coat optional |
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(c) Daggerboard slot laminate |
Thickness : min 4mm/max
8mm |
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Mould side gel coat |
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300 mat |
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min 2 x 450 mat/max 5 x 450
mat |
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300 mat |
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Painted coat optional |
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(d) Daggerboard
case-midship frame |
Thickness : min 4mm/max
8mm |
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Mould side gel coat |
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300 mat |
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min 3 x 450 mat/max 6 x 450
mat |
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Painted coat optional |
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(e) Mast thwart laminate |
Thickness : max 17mm |
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Mould side gel coat |
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300 mat |
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300 mat |
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300 mat |
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Foam Core 13/60 |
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450 mat |
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hole min 3/max 5 |
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Painted coat optional. |
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(f) Mast thwart bulkhead
laminate |
Thickness : max 4mm |
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Mould side gel coat |
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300 mat |
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450 mat |
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450 mat |
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For the purpose of positioning and fixing, the top
of the daggerboard case, the flanges of the midship frame-daggerboard case
assembly and the flanges of the mast thwart bulkhead shall consist of min 3 x
450/ max 5 x 450 mat ( min 3mm/max 8mm thickness). At this top and these
flanges, the distribution of glass content and the thickness of the laminate
need not be uniform throughout.
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(g) Gunwale laminate,
incl. rubbing strake. |
Thickness : max 4mm |
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450 mat |
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450 mat |
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450 mat |
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3.2.4
Construction Details - Wood:See Appendix A
3.2.5
Rule no. not used
Fittings
Fittings
The following fittings are permitted: (a)
2 Mainsheet blocks (excluding those on the boom) shall be attached to
the hull innerbottom. The centre of their fixing points shall be at 786 +/- 5
and 894 +/- 5 from the forward face of the aft transom.
(b)
One ratchet block for the mainsheet.
(c)
2 toe-straps and 5 associated fixing plates of 50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/- 5mm
x 2 +/-1mm if metal or 50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/- 5mm x 9 +/- 1mm if plastic .(see
also CR 3.2.6.2)
(d)
A compass and associated fixings, which shall all be removable for
weighing the hull. Digital compasses and/or devices memorising, correlating or
transmitting data relative to wind direction or speed, or boat speed or
direction and location are not permitted.
(e)
Retaining clip(s) for a paddle.
(f)
An adjustable mast step. Movement of the mast at the mast step or at the
passage of the mast through the mast thwart shall not be able to exceed 3mm in
any horizontal direction. The mast or mast step shall not be adjusted while
racing. Mast step devices which can be easily set while racing in such a way
that this class rule is infringed, are prohibited.
(g)
Retaining clips for water bottles, food container or other personal
equipment, which shall be removable for weighing the hull.
(h)
Retaining clip for fastening the tiller extension to the tiller.
(i)
Strips of non-metallic material may be fitted in the daggerboard slot
within 30mm of the top and the bottom of the slot to achieve a uniform opening
of 16mm +/- 2mm at the top and the bottom of the slot. Additional non-metallic
material may be placed within 30mm of each end of the top and bottom of the
slot to act as positioning and protection of the daggerboard. This additional
material shall be removed upon request of the measurer, for the measurement of
the slot. (see also CR 3.2.2.11)
(j)
A handle or ball may be used on the outer end of:
(i) Sprit halyard.
(ii) Boom downhaul.
(k)
1 hole (diameter max 8 mm.) on the centre line in the top of the forward
gunwale just after the forward transom, for drainage and or for leading (not
fixing) of the painter line, 1 hole (diameter max 8 mm.) on the centre line in
the top of the aft gunwale just before the aft transom, for drainage and or for
fixing of an optional shock-cord to tension the toe straps. (see also 4.3)1
hole (diameter max 8 mm.) on the centre line in the daggerboard case top side,
aft of the daggerboard slot, for drainage.
3.2.6.2
Backing plates shall comply with the Plans and laid-in as shown on this
diagram. (i.e. top surface of backing plate flush with top of bottom foam core)
Toe straps can be attached to the midship frame,using at most 4 fixing plates
(two for each strap) of maximum dimensions of 50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/- 5mm x 2 +/-
1mm for metal plates or 50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/- 5mm x 9 +/- 1mm for plastic
plates.
3.2.6.3
The following items, and others not specifically permitted by these
rules, are prohibited: (a)
Mainsheet cleats, mainsheet horse, track or traveller.
(b)
Suction bailers and bilge pumps.
(c)
Decking or spray covers of any sort.
(d)
Any apparatus or contrivance outboard, or extending outboard, which is,
or may be used to assist In supporting the helmsman outboard.
3.2.7.1
The hull shall be fitted with three buoyancy units in the form of
inflated air bags made of strong fibre-reinforced material. Each unit shall be
45 +/- 5 litres. Each unit shall be equipped with a fill valve that positively
prevents the accidental release of air (i.e.- Non-return valves and threaded
valves with screw-on caps). The minimum weight of each
unit shall be 200 grams.
3.2.7.2
One unit shall be placed along the whole width of the aft transom and
one unit shall be placed along each side between the midship frame and the mast
thwart bulkhead.
3.2.7.3
Buoyancy units shall be securely fastened to the hull by three straps
for each unit, each strap shall be 45 mm +/- 6 wide. 1 backing plate of metal
50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/- 5mm x 2 +1 /- 0mm and 1 fixing plate, 50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/-
5mm x 2 +1 /- 0mm if metal or 50 +/- 10mm x 20 +/- 5mm x 9 +/- 1mm if plastic,
shall be used for fastening of each strap.
3.2.7.4
The owner is responsible at all times for the buoyancy and for ensuring
that at intervals of not more than12 months the buoyancy is tested and the
measurement certificate endorsed by a measurer or a responsible club officer. The
measurement certificate shall not be valid until so endorsed.
3.2.7.5
The measurer shall witness a buoyancy test as follows: The boat shall be
swamped with water and with iron weights of not less than 60kg placed aft of
and within 100mm of the midship frame, it shall float with the gunwales clear
of the water. The measurer shall make sure that the buoyancy and its fastening
are sound, and that inflatable buoyancy shows no visible signs of deflation.
3.2.8.1
The weight of the hull in dry condition,
including: rudder gudgeons fixed to the aft transom, buoyancy straps ,
toe straps and associated fixings (without removable foam or protection), mast
step, block fittings permanently attached,
but excluding: corrector weights, blocks, mainsheet, buoyancy air bags,
painter, bailer, paddle, compass (with bracket if any) and fixings, retaining
clips for water bottles, food containers or other personal equipment and
fixings, and all other not specifically permitted items, shall not be less than
32kg.
3.2.8.2
If the weight of the hull in the same condition as prescribed in CR
3.2.8.1 but including buoyancy air bags is less than 35kg but not less than
32.6 kg wood corrector weights shall be fitted to bring the hull weight up to
not less than 35kg. The corrector weights shall be permanently fitted, half to
the forward transom and half to the aft transom. No corrector weights shall be
removed or altered without the boat being re-weighed by an official measurer. The
weight of each corrector shall be stamped or otherwise marked on the corrector
and endorsed on the measurement certificate.
(See also CR 3.2.7.1 for minimum weight of buoyancy air bags.)
3.3.1 Materials
3.3.1.1
The daggerboard shall be made of one or a
combination of the following materials:
|
Wood |
Ply or laminated |
|
Resin |
Of any kind. Shall not be
coloured. |
|
Glass fibre |
Of any kind. Shall not be
coloured. |
|
Foam. Shall only be used
as core material |
Non-absorbent closed cell
of any kind |
|
Bonding agent |
Of any kind and colour |
|
Filler |
Of any kind and colour |
|
Gelcoat or paint |
Of any kind and colour |
3.3.1.2
Non-metallic reinforcement (bushing) of diameter not more than 20mm may
be used around screws, rivets or bolts.
3.3.3 Shape
3.3.2.1
The daggerboard shall be generally a rectangular flat plate in shape,
except that the lower corners may be rounded to a radius of not more than 32mm,
and the upper corners to a radius of not more than 5mm.
3.3.2.2
The thickness of the daggerboard (excluding bevels) shall be not less
than 10mm nor more than 14mm. Bevelling is permitted between the edges and the
bevelling limits, situated 60mm from all edges. The thickness of the
daggerboard between the bevelling limits shall nowhere vary by more than 0.5mm.
3.3.2.3
The overall length of the daggerboard shall not be more than 1067mm and
the width not more than 290mm nor less than 275mm. Within these limits, the
width shall not vary by more than 3mm.
3.3.2.4
The daggerboard shall be fitted with stop battens, one each side of the
top of the board. Permitted materials are the same as for the daggerboard. The
battens shall extend over the full width of the board, and the depth shall not
be less than 35mm throughout. The thickness of the assembled stop battens and
daggerboard shall be not less than 40mm. The exposed edges of the battens may
be rounded to a radius of not more than 5mm. The battens may be fixed with
glue, and/or not more than two bolts of 10mm diameter, or not more than the
equivalent weight in smaller bolts, pins, rivets or screws.The length of these
fasteners shall not exceed the thickness of the assembled daggerboard and stop
battens. Alternatively, the battens may also be constructed as an integral part
of the daggerboard.
3.3.3
The weight of the daggerboard, without attachment or positioning
features, shall be not less than 2.0kg. Ballasting or cut-outs of the
daggerboard are prohibited. The centre of gravity of the assembled daggerboard
and stop battens shall not be less than 520mm away from the lower edge.
3.3.4
The daggerboard shall float, and shall be attached to the boat. One hole
may be drilled through the daggerboard and the battens in any place. Its
diameter shall not exceed 10mm. An elastic cord or lanyard may be used to
attach the daggerboard to the hull. A small shackle may be used to attach the
cord or lanyard, either to the hull or to the daggerboard.
3.3.5
The daggerboard may be held in the daggerboard case by a loop of
(elastic) cord. The cord may be fixed to the daggerboard case through two eyes
or to the mast thwart bulkhead through two holes, with a diameter of not more
than 10mm.
3.4.1 Materials
3.4.1.1
The rudder shall be made of one or a combination
of the following materials:
|
Wood |
Ply or laminated |
|
Resin |
Of any kind. Shall not be
coloured. |
|
Glass fibre |
Of any kind. Shall not be
coloured. |
|
Foam. Shall only be used
as core material |
Non-absorbent closed cell
of any kind |
|
Bonding agent |
Of any kind and colour |
|
Filler |
Of any kind and colour |
|
Gelcoat or paint |
Of any kind and colour |
3.4.1.2
The tiller and tiller extension may be made of any material.
3.4.1.3
Non-metallic reinforcement (bushing) of diameter not more than 20mm may
be used around screws, rivets, or bolts.
3.4.2 Shape
3.4.2.1
The rudder shape is optional, but excluding the rudder fittings, it
shall be capable of being laid within a rectangle of 750mm x 260mm. The rudder
head is defined to be that part of the rudder located within a distance of
300mm from the upper edge of the rectangle. The rest of the rudder is the
rudder blade.
3.4.2.2
The thickness of the rudder blade (excluding bevels) shall be not less
than 10mm and not more than 14mm. Bevelling is permitted between the edges and
the bevelling limits, situated 60mm from all edges. The thickness of the rudder
blade between the bevelling limits shall nowhere vary by more the 0.5mm.
3.4.2.3
The tiller, tiller extension and associated fittings may be of any type,
but they shall have no sharp projections.
3.4.2.4
The tiller and tiller extension shall each be not more than 750mm long
and their combined length shall not be more than 1200mm.
3.4.2.5
Any part of the tiller which is aft of the rudder head frontline (see
Class Rules 3.4.4 for definition) or its extensions shall be included in the
rectangle (as defined in 3.4.2.1).
3.4.3
The assembled rudder, tiller and tiller extension shall float, and their
total weight shall not be less than 1.5kg. Ballasting of any part of this
assembly is prohibited.
3.4.4 Definition of Rudder
elements
3.4.4.1
Bearing lines: two horizontal lines (parallel to the baseline) through
the bearing points of the rudder fittings.
3.4.4.2
Rudder head front line: line passing through the intersections of the
forward edge of the rudder and the two bearing lines.
3.4.5 Fixing and positioning:
Boats built before 1 March 1992 may either use the rudder positioning method
which was applicable at the time of building, or the current one. The
positioning fittings of the rudder themselves shall then comply with the
correspondingly dated rules for the rudder.
3.4.5.1
Two pintles shall be fixed on the rudder, their diameter shall be not
more than nominal 6mm. The distance between the upper edge of the tiller and
the bearing line of the upper pintle shall be not less than 85mm, measured
along the rudder head frontline. Two gudgeons shall be fixed to the aft
transom, with holes not less than 6mm diameter. The distance between the
bearing lines of the two gudgeons shall be not less than 200mm. The
corresponding distance between the pintles shall be not more than 200mm. The
depth of the pivoting holes in the two gudgeons shall not exceed 5mm, and the
distances from those holes to the aft face of the aft transom shall not differ
by more than 2mm.
3.4.5.2
The rudder and tiller assembly shall be fitted to the aft transom so
that it does not become detached from the hull during a capsize. To this
effect, an appropriate retaining clip/spring shall be fitted on the forward
edge of the rudder head, not less than 5mm below the bearing line of the upper
pintle.
3.4.5.3
When fitted to the aft transom, the distances from the rudder head
frontline to the aft face of the aft transom, measured at the position of both
bearing lines, shall be not more than 45mm and shall not differ by more than
2mm.
3.5 Spars
3.5.1 Materials
3.5.1.1
The spars shall be made of either, aluminium alloy tube or, of solid
wood. Wooden spars shall be of not more than two pieces of wood. Any
exploitation of tolerances in order to achieve non-circular, tapered or
otherwise variable spars, is prohibited.The wall thickness of the aluminium
alloy tubing shall be constant throughout the spars. Internal sleeves, ribs and
stiffening are prohibited.
3.5.1.2
Plastic, wood or metal may be used for end caps and fittings including the
boom jaws. End caps, sprit end and jaws fittings shall be permanently fixed but
may be glued to the spars. The length of the fittings and cap shall not exceed
100 mm for the lower end of the mast, the outboard end of the boom and the jaws
fitting, 60mm for the top of the mast and both ends of the sprit. At the top of
the mast the height of the visible part of an end cap shall not exceed 10mm.
3.5.1.3
Spars shall be capable of floating approximately horizontally for thirty
minutes with no discernible water penetration for a sealed spar or loss of
buoyancy for a foam filled spar.
3.5.1.4
Unless specifically permitted by these rules, fittings on spars shall be
permanently fixed by means of rivets, screws, and/or nuts and bolts.
3.5.1.5
Non-metallic protective material may be used on either the sprit or mast
at the area where they make contact. This material shall not exceed max. 150mm
length and max. 1.5mm thickness.
3.5.2.1
The mast shall be approximately circular in section. At any cross
section the diameter shall not vary by more than 3mm. The diameter above 50mm
from the heel shall nowhere be less than 44mm.
3.5.2.2
Masts shall be of uniform section above 50mm from the heel. Wooden masts
may be reinforced with a GRP or plastic collar which shall extend not more than
800mm above the heel and shall not increase the diameter by more than 4mm.
3.5.2.3
An aluminium mast may be fitted with not more than two collars of GRP or
plastic to allow it to fit a larger diameter mast thwart hole and mast step. Each
collar shall be of uniform section and shall not extend along the mast for more
than 50mm.
3.5.2.4
The overall length of the mast shall be not more than 2350mm.
3.5.2.5
Standing rigging of any sort is prohibited.
The mast shall have either two holes, in any direction in the horizontal
plane, or two eyes, which need not be permanently fixed, or one eye and one
hole. The upper edge of one of the holes or eyes shall be not less than 20mm
from the top of the mast and the upper edge of the other not less than 120 mm
from the top of the mast. Lacing lines shall pass through these eyes or holes
and shall be lashed through the eyelet at the throat of the sail, see also CR. 6.6.3.1 A wind indicator or wind indicator fittings (CR.
3.5.2.12) may secure, or be secured by these lacing lines, but this does not
release the lines from the obligation of passing through the holes or eyes.
3.5.2.7
Distinctively coloured bands, clearly visible while racing, and each not
less than 10mm wide shall be marked on the mast as follows: (a)
Band No. 1, the lower edge of which shall be not less than 610 mm from
the top of the mast.
(b)
Band No. 2, the upper edge of which shall be not more than 635 mm from
the top of the mast.
The lower edge of Band No. 1 and the upper edge of Band No. 2 shall be
permanently marked by a scribed line or not less than two marks made with a
centre punch.
3.5.2.8
The mast shall be positioned in the mast step by means of wedges, blocks
or other devices so that it shall be unable to move more than 3mm in any
horizontal direction. The position of the heel of the mast shall not be varied
while racing.
3.5.2.9
The mast shall have a cleat in a suitable position for securing the boom
downhaul.
3.5.2.10
The mast shall have, in a suitable position, for the sprit, either a
cleat and one hole or eye (which need not be permanently fixed), or a toothed
rack.
3.5.2.11
A locking device or other arrangement shall be fitted and used to
prevent the mast from coming out of its step when the boat is capsized.
3.5.2.12
A wind indicator may be fitted to the top of the mast. The mast may have
a fitting (which need not be permanently fixed) for securing the wind
indicator. Such a fitting shall be positioned within 150mm below the top end of
the mast and it shall have no sharp projections. The wind indicator or its
attachment fittings may be used to help secure the lacing lines from the throat
of the sail.
3.5.2.13
The mast may have a pin stop positioned on the forward side of the mast
1680 mm +/- 10mm below the top end of the mast. This pin shall not be more than
8mm diameter and within 10mm of the surface of the mast and shall have no sharp
projections.
3.5.3 Boom
3.5.3.1
The boom shall be approximately circular and of uniform section
throughout. The diameter shall be not less than 25mm and at any section it
shall not vary by more than 3mm.
3.5.3.2
The boom, excluding the boom jaws, shall not exceed 2057mm in length.
3.5.3.3
The type of boom jaws and jaws fitting is optional but thickness of the
jaws shall not exceed 35mm and the length of the jaws fittings shall not exceed
100mm. A rope may be fastened to the boom jaws or jaws fittings through two
holes or through two eyes, and pass forward, around and over a pin positioned
on the forward surface of the mast (See also CR 3.5.2.13).
3.5.3.4
A distinctively coloured band, clearly visible while racing, and not
less than 10mm wide shall be marked on the boom with its forward edge not more
than 2000mm from the aft edge of the mast. The inner edge of the band shall be
permanently marked by a scribed line or not less than two marks made with a
centre punch. The coloured band at the outboard end of the boom may be on a
permanently fixed end cap, provided that no visible part of the end cap extends
inward of the position of the forward edge of the band, and that the cap
complies with the former part of this rule, and with class rule 3.5.3.2.
3.5.3.5
Either the boom or the end cap shall have a hole or lacing eye. The
forward edge of the hole or the opening of the eye shall be not more than 40mm
from the inner edge of the band at the outboard end of the boom.
3.5.3.6
A cleat with no sharp projections for securing a clew outhaul may be
fitted on the boom. It shall be not less than 400mm from the outer end of the
boom.
3.5.3.7
The boom downhaul may be attached to the boom in an optional manner by
use of a fixed stop or lacing eye at a fixed position. The outer edge of the
fitting used shall not be more than 200mm from the inner end of the boom
excluding boom jaws.
3.5.3.8
The method of attachment of the mainsheet or mainsheet block(s) to the
boom is optional (provided they cannot slip along the boom, and the maximum
clearance between the span and the boom shall be not more than 100mm, at any
position along the boom). The position of the blocks or the length of boom
strops shall not be adjusted while racing.
3.5.3.9
There shall not be any fitting, rigging or device the purpose of which
is, or may be, to control the position of the boom on the mast except for items
specifically required or permitted by these rules.
3.5.4 Sprit
3.5.4.1
The sprit shall be approximately circular and of uniform section
throughout. Its diameter shall be not less than 24mm and in any section it
shall not vary by more than 3mm.
3.5.4.2
The sprit shall be not more than 2286mm in length, including end
fittings.
3.5.4.3
The type of fitting at the upper end of the sprit shall be as shown in
the rigging plan. If the upper end fitting exhibits a widening after an initial
narrowing, this widening shall not be in excess of 13mm.
The fitting at the lower end of the sprit shall be either one of the fittings
permitted at its upper end, or the sprit may be fitted with an eye, a hook, or
it may have a hole through the spar. The length of the end fittings on both
ends shall not exceed 60mm. The eye, hook or hole at the lower end of the sprit
if present, shall be located within 60mm of this end.
3.5.5 Running
Rigging
3.5.5.1
The mainsheet arrangement is optional except as controlled by CR 3.2.6.1 and CR 3.5.3.8.
3.5.5.2
Downhaul. A single part downhaul of rope and/or wire shall be fitted to
the boom not more than 200mm from the inner edge of the boom jaws. It shall be
secured to a cleat on the mast. The downhaul shall not be adjustable from aft
of the midship frame.
3.5.5.3
Only the lower end of the sprit shall be made fast to the mast. The only
methods of attachment and adjustment of the lower end of the sprit shall be by
means of: (a) A rope or wire rope loop in conjunction with a toothed rack.The
maximum dimensions of the toothed rack are:
Length 150mm
Width 20mm
Thickness 3mm
Height of tooth 10mm
or
(b) A halyard consisting of not more than two parts of rope or rope/wire
combination,with no more than two single sheave blocks, to obtain no more than
a double "Purchase" plus one hole or one eye, and one cleat which are
fastened on the mast. The way of attaching the blocks on the lower end of the
sprit or on the mast is optional. The sprit shall not be adjustable from aft of
the mid-ship frame.
3.5.5.4
Outhaul. The outhaul shall be made of rope, and consist of a single
material. It may be adjustable. In this case it shall use no more than two
purchases; no blocks are allowed; and the outhaul end shall then pass through
the hole or lacing eye near the end of the boom (see also CR 3.5.3.5) and be
secured to the outhaul cleat on the boom.
3.5.5.5
The use of wire is prohibited except for the boom downhaul, sprit
halyard and strops on the boom for fitting sheet blocks.
3.5.5.6
No running rigging shall be allowed inside of hollow spars.
4 ADDITIONAL
RULES
4.1
Only one person shall be on board while racing.
4.2
(a) The helmsman shall wear adequate personal buoyancy. All fastening
devices supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in the manner intended. Wet suits
and/or dry suits do not constitute adequate buoyancy.
(b) With reference to RRS 43.1 (b) the total weight of clothing and
equipment worn or carried by a competitor, excluding footwear shall not be
capable of exceeding 8kg when weighed as provided in Appendix J of the Racing
Rules.
(c) Hiking pants, not attached to the boat and not containing any
stiffening which can extend below the knee joint, are permitted irrespective of
whether they would otherwise contravene RRS 49.1.
4.3
The following equipment shall be on board while racing:
(a) One or more bailers
which shall be securely attached to the hull by lanyard(s). One bailer shall
have a minimum capacity of one litre.
(b) A painter of a single
piece of buoyant rope, not less than 5mm diameter and not less than 8m long
securely fastened to the mast thwart or mast step. (see also 3.2.6.1)
4.4
An anchor need be carried only when specifically prescribed in the
sailing instructions.
4.5
A paddle, secured to the hull, need be carried only when prescribed in
the sailing instructions.
4.6
Unless damage renders a hull, sail, spar or foil
unusable during an event, only one hull, sail, mast, boom, sprit, daggerboard
and rudder shall be used throughout the event. Any such change of equipment
shall be authorised by the Race Committee.
4.7
If there is a national Optimist Class Association of the country in which the boat is registered the
owner shall be a member.
6 SAIL
6.1
General
6.1.1
Anything not specifically permitted by these
rules is prohibited, see also CR. 1.2.
6.1.2
Sails shall be made and measured in accordance with
the current ISAF "Equipment Rules of Sailing" except where varied
herein. Where a term defined or measurement given in the "Equipment Rules
of Sailing" is used in these rules, it is printed in "italic"
type.All measurements shall be taken along the surface of the sail and
include any bolt rope and tabling. Battens shall not be removed
for sail measurement purposes.
6.1.3
The manufacturer of sails is optional.
6.1.4
The thickness of the body of the sail shall be
not less than 0.15mm. Where in the construction of the body of the sail the
cloth is of variable thickness, the thinnest parts of the sail as measured by a
micrometer with a spindle surface of 6.4 mm (+/- 0.25mm) diameter shall each be
at least 9mm x 9mm square, and the thickness of the cloth shall be deemed to be
that of the thinnest parts. Sails which are not so constructed shall cease to
comply with Class Rules from 1 March 2005 and shall not be permitted for use at
IODA events from 1 March 2003.
The
thickness in mm of the body of the sail shall be indelibly marked by the
manufacturer, together with his signature, stamp, and date near the peak
point.
6.2
Mainsail
6.2.1
Construction
6.2.1.1
The construction shall be: soft sail, single
ply sail.
6.2.1.
The body of the sail shall consist of
the same woven ply throughout. The ply fibres shall be of
polyester or cotton.
6.2.1.3
The sail shall have two batten
pockets in the leech. Local widening for batten insertion (if
any) shall be on the upper edge of the batten pockets.
6.2.1.4
The following are permitted: stitching, glues,
bolt ropes, batten pocket elastic, one trapezoidal window, sail
maker label, sail button(s), tell tales.
Primary reinforcements shall be made of woven ply
of any thickness. The ply fibres shall be made of polyester or cotton. Secondary
reinforcements shall be made from the same woven ply as the body
of the sail, with the exception that batten pocket patches and flutter
patches may be made from a woven cotton or polyester ply, thinner than
that of the body of the sail. Edges of secondary
reinforcements shall be fixed by a maximum of two lines of stitches or
bonding agents. Parallel or nearly parallel lines of stitching or bonding agent
used elsewhere in the secondary reinforcement shall be more than 40mm apart. If
two rows of closely positioned stitching are used to fix the edge of the secondary
reinforcement then any inner lines of parallel stitching shall be
more than 40mm distant from the inner line of edge stitching.
Further to CR. 1.2 and 6.1.1, the following are prohibited:
carbon fibres, titanium.
6.2.1.5
Wire or elastic cord shall not be used in the sail.
Any bolt rope or tabling used to strengthen the luff or head
of the sail shall be fastened to the sail throughout its entire
length. If a bolt rope is enclosed in the tabling, it shall be sewn to
the sail by visible stitches at those corners of the sail to
which the rope extends.
6.2.1.6
On sails first measured after 1 March
1994 there shall be 8 eyelets in the foot of the sail, including those
at the tack and clew.
On sails first measured after 1 March 1994 there shall be 8 eyelets in
the luff of the sail, including those at the throat and tack.
(See also CR. 6.2.2 for spacing between eyelets in luff and foot.)
6.2.2
|
|
Dimensions |
minimum |
maximum |
|
1 |
Leech length |
- |
2800 mm |
|
2 |
Head length |
- |
1240 mm |
|
3 |
Diagonal |
2450 mm |
2580 mm |
|
4 |
Half width |
- |
1700 mm |
|
5 |
Foot median |
- |
2130 mm |
|
6 |
Luff length |
- |
1730 mm |
|
7 |
Width of luff
measurement band |
5 mm |
- |
|
8 |
Length of
luff measurement band |
60 mm |
- |
|
9 |
Upper
edge of luff measurement band to throat point |
- |
600 mm |
|
10
|
Thickness
of woven ply anywhere in the body of the sail |
0.15 mm |
- |
|
11
|
Primary
reinforcements
from corner measurement points |
- |
205 mm |
|
12
|
Secondary
reinforcements
from corner measurement points |
- |
615 mm |
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13
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Batten
pocket patches at
each end of batten pockets |
- |
150 mm |
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14
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Flutter patches |
- |
150 mm |
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15
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Tabling width |
- |
40 mm |
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16
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Seam width |
- |
15 mm |
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17
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Trapezoidal window opening area |
- |
0.1 m2 |
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18
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Shortest
distance from window to any edge of sail |
150 mm |
- |
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19
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Batten pocket length (outside) |
- |
460 mm |
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20
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Batten pocket width (outside) |
- |
40 mm |
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21
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Peak
point to
intersection of leech and lower edge of uppermost batten pocket |
900 mm |
1000 mm |
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22
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Peak
point to
intersection of leech and lower edge of lowermost batten pocket |
1850 mm |
1950 mm |
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23
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Space between luff eyelets |
230 mm |
260 mm |
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24
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Space between foot eyelets |
270 mm |
300 mm |
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25
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Foot Irregularity |
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15 mm |
6.3 Spare number
6.4 Spare number
6.5 Class Insignia, National Letters and Sail Numbers, Luff
Measurement Band
6.5.1
The class insignia, sail numbers and
letters as issued by the National Authority shall be in accordance with current
RRS, except where varied herein.
Numbers and letters on sails first
measured after 1 March 1994 shall be of the following dimension (see also Sail
Plan sheet 4/5)
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minimum |
maximum |
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1 |
Height |
230 mm |
240 mm |
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2 |
Width (except "1 " or "I
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150 mm |
160 mm |
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3 |
Width for
M and W |
160 mm |
170 mm |
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4 |
Thickness |
30 mm |
40 mm |
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The national letters shall be placed on the
same line on opposite sides of the sail with the letters on the starboard
side of the sail closer to the luff than those on the port side of the
sail.(see also Sail Plan
sheet 4/5).The numbers shall be placed in two rows below the letters with the
starboard side numbers uppermost. The following spacing shall apply: |
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minimum |
maximum |
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5 |
Space between adjoining numbers or letters |
40 mm |
50 mm |
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6 |
Space between rows of numbers or letters |
40 mm |
50 mm |
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7 |
Space between the national letter groups on
opposite sides of the sail |
100 mm |
150 mm |
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8 |
Distance between the luff and the
closest letter or number in each row |
150 mm |
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9 |
Distance between lower edge of uppermost batten
pocket and the national letter which is closest to the leech |
40 mm |
50 mm |
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6.5.3
The class insignia
shall conform with CR. 2.7.1,
and have dimensions and requirements as detailed in the Sail Plan sheet 4/5. On sails
first measured after 1 March 1994 no part of the class insignia shall
extend beyond 1000 mm of the peak point. The class insignia shall be placed
back to back on both sides of the sail.
6.5.4
The sail
shall have a sail measurement band on its luff (luff
measurement band). This band, of a colour that strongly contrasts with the sail,
shall be permanently fixed or marked on both sides of the sail. It shall
be perpendicular to the edge of the luff of the sail, and shall
start at its edge. See CR. 6.2.2, Sail
Plan, Rigging Plan sheet 12/12, for position and dimension of bands.
6.6 Additional rules
6.6.1
Only sails
endorsed in accordance with CR. 2.5.6 shall be used.
6.6.2
The manufacturer of
sail battens is optional. The construction material is optional except that
Carbon fibre is prohibited.
6.6.3
Fastening and
positioning.
The upper edge of
the luff measurement band shall not extend above the lower edge of Band
No. 1, and the lower edge of the luff measurement band shall not extend
below the upper edge of Band No. 2. At the throat, both mast holes or
lacing eyes referred to in CR. 3.5.2.6 shall be
used to prevent any part of the luff measurement band rising above the
lower edge of Band No. 1.
6.6.3.2
No part of the clew
point shall extend beyond the inner edge of the boom band.
6.6.3.3
The luff of
the sail shall be lashed to the mast at each eyelet so as to be within
10 mm of the mast.
6.6.3.4
The foot of
the sail shall be lashed to the boom at each eyelet so as to be within
10 mm of the boom. Alternatively, at the tack eyelet, it may either be
lashed to the jaw fittings or attached through two holes in the jaws or jaw
fittings, so as to be within 10 mm of the boom or its imaginary extension (see
also Rigging Plan sheet 12/12).
6.6.3.5
The sail
shall be fastened to the mast and boom with cordage only.
6.6.3.6
The peak of
the sail shall be fastened to the upper end of the sprit either by means
of an eyelet at the peak, or by means of a loop made of tape or rope
sewn to the peak.
APPENDIX A
CLASS RULES SPECIFIC TO WOOD AND WOOD/EPOXY HULLS
2.5.1
Only a measurer
officially recognised by a National Authority shall measure a hull, spars,
sails and equipment, and sign the declaration on the measurement form that they
comply with the class rules. Hulls shall be measured in accordance with the
appropriate hull measurement instructions. After the measurer has signed the
measurement form, he shall affix the ISAF plaque to the mast thwart bulkhead as
per CR 2.7.2.
2.5.4
All hulls shall
comply with the current rules or the rules current at the time the boat was
first measured. Hulls first measured between 1 March 1997 and 1 March 1998
shall conform either to the class rules in force from 1 March 1995 or the class
rules in force from 1 March 1997. Hulls first measured after 1 March 1998 shall
conform to the class rules then current. Fittings, spars, sails and other
equipment shall comply with the current rules unless otherwise stated in the
specific class rule referring to such equipment.
3.2.1 Materials - WOOD AND WOOD/EPOXY
3.2.1.1
The hull shall be
constructed of materials approved by the ISAF. The following are the currently
approved materials:wood.
3.2.1.2
Hulls shall be
constructed from:
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Commercially available plywood, of marine or
other water proof grade suitable for boatbuilding |
Plywood of 6mm minimum nominal thickness and
weighing not less than 2kg/m2 shall be used, except that thinner plywoods may
be used for doubling pieces and in construction of the hull bottom. (see Plan
sheets). |
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Glue - Epoxy resin for bonding |
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Glass tape and metal fasteners |
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The builder shall
on request supply a sample and specification sheet of any plywood used.
3.2.2.1
The dimensions of
the hull shall be as shown on the plans and as given in these rules, diagrams
and measurement form and shall conform with the tolerances stated therein.
3.2.2.5
The overall length
excluding rudder fittings, shall be 2300mm +/- 12mm, measured at the sheerline.
3.2.2.9
The forward and aft
transom shall be flat with not more than 5mm tolerance.
3.2.2.10
The inside of the
daggerboard case and of the slot in the hog and bottom panel shall be 330mm +/-
5mm. The ends in the daggerboard case slot shall be parallel and square to the
base line. A rake to taper not exceeding 5mm is permitted. The upper edge of the
daggerboard case shall be parallel to the base line, with a tolerance of 5mm
maximum.
3.2.2.11
The inside width of
the daggerboard case and the slot in the hog and bottom panel shall be 17mm +/-
1mm. The fore and aft ends of the slot shall be semi-circular in cross section.
3.2.2.12
The outside edges
of the hull between bottom and side panels, between the bottom and forward
transom, and between the side panels and forward transom shall be rounded to a
radius of 4+/-2mm. At the aft transom side and bottom outside edges no radius
is permitted.
3.2.3 Wood and wood/epoxy Hull Construction Details
3.2.3.1
There shall be a
mast thwart positioned as shown on the plan. It shall be 195mm +/- 5mm wide and
not less than 16mm nor more than 25mm thick.
3.2.3.2
There shall be a
mast thwart bulkhead fixed to the aft side of the mast thwart, and in wooden
hulls to the side pieces secured to the side panels, as shown on the plans.
3.2.3.3
There shall be a
midship frame positioned as shown on the plans with limber holes in the
positions shown.
3.2.3.4
The shape of the
hole in the mast step is optional. (See also rule 3.2.6.1(f)).
3.2.4 Construction Details - Wood
3.2.4.1 Hulls of Traditional Wood Construction
(a)
The hog, stringers
and chine shall be of wood bonded to the inside of the bottom panel. they shall
each be of uniform thickness and shall each be of uniform width: (i) for the
hog min 16 x 100mm min
(ii) for the stringers chine and gunwale 16 x 35 mm min.
(b)
The scantlings for
the frames, hog, stringers and chine shall be complied with but exposed
corners, except for the gunwale (see rule (i) below),may be rounded to a
maximum radius of 5mm.
(c)
not used in this
version
(d)
not used in this
version
(e)
The midship bottom
frame and the daggerboard case sides shall be of plywood with a nominal
thickness of 12mm.
(f)
As optional
construction. the bow and aft transoms shall be of plywood with a nominal
thickness of min. 6mm and max. 12mm.
(g)
The bottom and side
panels, knees and mast thwart bulkhead shall be of plywood with a nominal
thickness not less than 6mm.
(h)
The bottom and side
panels shall each be of the same nominal thickness throughout.
(i)
The exposed edges
of the gunwale stringer and the rubbing strake shall be rounded to a radius of
not less than 5mm.
(j)
The knees at the
transom may be inset so that their upper surfaces are level with the top of the
gunwale stringers.
(k)
Exposed edges of
plywood may be capped with solid wood or plywood. The depth of the capping
shall not exceed the thickness of the plywood being covered and its width shall
not exceed the width of the part of assembled parts being capped.
3.2.4.2 Hulls of Wood/Epoxy
Construction (a)
The hog and
stringers shall be of plywood bonded to the inside of the bottom panel. They
shall each be of uniform thickness and shall each be of uniform width: (i)
for the hog not
less than 180mm wide;
(ii)
for the stringers
not less than 70mm wide, except forward of the mast thwart bulkhead where they
may be tapered to conform to the shape of the bottom panels.
(iii)
the thickness of
the bottom panel and hog or stringers together shall be not less than 15mm
(b)
Alternatively the
bottom may be constructed of one or more sheets of plywood with a total uniform
thickness of not less than 15mm. When such a construction is used, hog and
stringers are not required.
(c)
The scantlings
shown on the plans for the frames, hog and stringers shall be complied with but
exposed corners, except for the gunwale(see rule (f) below), which may be
rounded to a maximum radius of 5mm.
(d)
The bottom panel
shall either be stitched to the side panels and transoms with copper wire at
spacing of not more than 60mm, and/or glued with epoxy glue. The joints may be
taped inside and/or outside with glass tape and resin.
(e)
Joints between
midship frame and bottom panel, midship frame and the sides shall be taped with
glass tape and resin or glued with epoxy glue fillets.
(f)
The midship bottom
frame and the daggerboard case sides shall be of plywood with a nominal
thickness of 12mm.
(g)
As optional
construction. the bow and aft transoms shall be of plywood with a nominal
thickness of min. 6mm and max. 12mm.
(h)
The bottom and side
panels, knees and mast thwart bulkhead shall be of plywood with a nominal
thickness not less than 6mm.
(i)
The bottom and side
panels shall each be of the same nominal thickness throughout.
(j)
The exposed edges
of the gunwale stringer and the rubbing strake shall be rounded to a radius of
not less than 5mm.
(k)
The knees at the
transom may be inset so that their upper surfaces are level with the top of the
gunwale stringers.
(l)
Exposed edges of
plywood may be capped with solid wood or plywood. The depth of the capping
shall not exceed the thickness of the plywood being covered and its width shall
not exceed the width of the part of assembled parts being capped.
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PLANS - The following are the current official plans:
(Wood and GRP) |
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New GRP Plans |
March 1995 Amended 1996 |
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Traditional Wooden Plans |
March 1997 |
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Wood/Epoxy Plans |
March 1997 |
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Rigging Plan |
March 1991 Amended 1994 |
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March 1992 Amended 1994/2003 |
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March 1994 |
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Effective:1 March 2003 |
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© 2000 Sail International Limited |
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Last Issue:1 March 2001 |
Plans and Rules are
available from IODA