Constitution

4

5h (new)

Membership dismissal

Provide executive with power to deal with members in a manner similar to other classes such as the Etchells

5

8c(addition)

Allowing executive to serve beyond prescribed time frames.

Addresses issues associated with not always finding willing bodies to assume positions on the Executive

6

8(l) new

Removal of individual from executive

Provide executive with power to deal with executive in a manner similar to other classes such as the Etchells

8

12 f (ii)

ISCA labels on sails

Clarifies definition of legal sails

Appendix 1

9

6

Add words "sanctioned regatta"

Clarification

9

7 A & B

Number of races at the Worlds and clarification of the Distance race.

This confirms what has already become the standard practice at North American Worlds. Intended to provide flexibility to regatta management.

10

9 a,bc

Types of courses and length of long distance race at Worlds.

Same as above

10

10 a,b

Course shortening clarification

Same as above

12

14

Clarification of prizes

Same as above

Appendix 11

13

2.1

Clarification

14

2.4

Clarification of the process associated with changes or modifications to a boat

If the rules do not explicitly say it can be done, then permission must be sought.

14

4.4(c)

Expanded to include restorations.

Intended to ensure that approval is sought for changes being made to boats which given the age of the boat is commonly required similar to 2.4

15

5.5 (new rule)

New rule providing the committee with the authority to revoke measurement certificates.

Confirms the onus to be placed upon boats to ensure they remain compliant and provides Spec Committee with recourse for dealing with issues

18

6.5 a - h

Rudder dimensions

Clarifications of designers intent.

18

6.6

Tiller

Length to be determined

19

6.10(c)

Thwart

Not to be removed

21

7.10 (new)

Backstay

New minimum length

23

8.1(b)

Sail windows

Clarification of standard practice

23 - 25

8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6

Sail weights

Conversion to metric

26

9.5 b&c

Minimum lazarette weights

To be determined

26

9.6 f

Sail complement

Confirming an established practice

Appendix IV

30 & 31

5,6,7 &8

New interpretations and exemptions to the Class rules

Measurer’s recommendations.