Index
INTRODUCTION ............................... 3
PART I – ADMINISTRATION
Section A – General
A.1 Language .................................. 4
A.2 Abbreviations ........................... 4
A.3 Authorities ................................. 4
A.4 Administration of the Class ...... 4
A.5 WS Rules .................................. 4
A.6 Class Rules Variations ............. 5
A.7 Class Rules Amendments ......... 5
A.8 Class Rules Interpretations ....... 5
A.9 International Class Feeand WS Building Plaque .......... 5
A.10 Sail Numbers ............................ 5
A.11 Hull Certificate ......................... 5
A.12 Initial Hull Certification ........... 6
A.13 Validity of Certificates ............. 6
A.14 Hull Re-Certification ................ 6
A.15 Retention of Measurement
Forms ........................................ 6
Section B – Boat Eligibility
B.1 Class rules and Certification .... 7
B.2 Flotation Checks ....................... 7
B.3 ICA Labels ............................... 7
PART II – REQUIREMENTS AND
LIMITATIONS
Section C – Conditions for Racing
C.1 General ..................................... 8
C.2 Crew ......................................... 8
C.3 Personal Equipment ................. 8
C.4 Advertising ............................... 9
C.5 Portable Equipment .................. 9

C.6 Boat .......................................... 9
C.7 Hull ......................................... 10
C.8 Hull Appendages ..................... 10
C.9 Rig .......................................... 11
C.10 Sails ........................................ 13
Section D– Hull
D.1 General ................................... 16
D.2 Buoyancy Tanks ..................... 17
D.3 Assembled Hull ...................... 17
D.4 Measurement Diagrams ........... 19
Section E – Hull Appendages
E.1 Rules ........................................ 25
E.2 Manufacturers ......................... 25
E.3 Centreboard ............................. 25
E.4 Rudder blade, Stock & Tiller................................................. 27
Section F – Rig
F.1 Rules ........................................ 30
F.2 Manufacturers ......................... 30
F.3 Mast ......................................... 30
F.4 Boom ...................................... 32
F.5 Spinnaker Pole ........................ 33
F.6 Standing Rigging .................... 33
F.7 Running Rigging .................... 33
F.8 Other Rigging………………...34
Section G – Sails
G.1 Parts ........................................ 35
G.2 General ................................... 35
G.3 Mainsail .................................. 36
G.4 Jib ........................................... 37
G.5 Spinnaker ................................ 39

INTRODUCTION
This introduction only provides an informal background and the International 470 Class Rules
proper begin on the next page.
The 470 is a One-Design racing dinghy with an overall length of 4.70m for a crew of two,
designed by Andre Cornu in 1963 and adopted as an International/Recognized class in 1969 andbecame an Olympic Class in 1976 where the class was sailed as an open event before theintroduction of separate events for men and women in 1988.
Class rules may evolve, while the intention is to avoid the use of costly, short-lived, risky orenvironmentally improper materials.
470 hulls, hull appendages, rigs and sails are measurement controlled.
Rules regulating the use of equipment during a race are contained in Section C of these classrules, in Equipment Rules of Sailing Part I and in the Racing Rules of Sailing.
Owners and crews should be aware that compliance with rules in Section C is not checked aspart of the certification process.

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PART I – ADMINISTRATION
Section A – General
A.1

LANGUAGE

A.1.1

A.1.6
A.1.7
A.1.8
A.1.9

The official language of the class is English and in case of dispute over translation the
English text shall prevail.
The word “shall” is mandatory and the word “may” is permissive.
The term "secured" shall mean held in place by positive means.
The term "fastened" shall mean held in place with bolts, screws or rivets.
The term "permanent" shall mean unable to be removed with simple tools, or fixed withglue or rivets or by glassing over. For limit marks, it shall mean unable to be removed
and repositioned without destroying them.
The term "alteration" shall mean a substantial change from the original condition.
A dimension or other requirement in the text overrides the same in a Figure.
All units are metric.
All dimensions are in millimetres.

A.2

ABBREVIATIONS

A.2.1

WS
MNA
ICA
NCA
ERS
RRS

A.3

AUTHORITIES

A.3.1

The international authority of the class is WS, which shall co-operate with the ICA in
all matters concerning these class rules.

A.3.2

Neither WS, an MNA, the ICA, an NCA, a certification authority, or an official
measurer are under any legal responsibility in respect of these class rules and theaccuracy of measurement, nor can any claims arising from these be entertained.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the certification authority has theauthority to withdraw a certificate and shall do so on the request of WS or the ICA.

A.1.2
A.1.3
A.1.4
A.1.5

A.3.3

World SailingWorld Sailing Member National Authority
International 470 Class Association (470 Internationale)
National 470 Class Association
Equipment Rules of Sailing
Racing Rules of Sailing

A.4

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLASS

A.4.1
A.4.2

WS has delegated its administrative functions of the class to MNAs. The MNA may
delegate part or all of its functions, as stated in these class rules, to an NCA.
In countries where there is no MNA, or the MNA does not wish to administrate theclass, its administrative functions as stated in these class rules shall be carried out by
the ICA which may delegate the administration to an NCA.

A.5

WS RULES

A.5.1
A.5.2

These class rules shall be read in conjunction with the current version of ERS.
Except where used in headings, when a term is printed in “bold” the definition in the
ERS applies and when a term is printed in “italics” the definition in the RRS applies.
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A.5.3

These rules are complementary to the Building Specification Plan and Measurement
Form.

A.6

CLASS RULES VARIATIONS

A.6.1

At World, Continental or Regional Championships the notice of race and sailinginstructions may change the class rules only with the agreement of the ICA and WS.
At National events the notice of race and sailing instructions may change the class rules
only with the agreement of the NCA and the MNA.
At any other class events, these class rules shall not be changed by the notice of race orsailing instructions

A.6.2
A.6.3

A.7

CLASS RULES AMENDMENTS

A.7.1

Amendments to these class rules are subject to the approval of WS in accordance with
the WS Regulations.

A.8

CLASS RULES INTERPRETATIONS

A.8.1

Interpretation of class rules shall be made in accordance with the WS Regulations.

A.9

INTERNATIONAL CLASS FEE AND WORLD SAILING PLAQUE

A.9.1

The licensed hull builder shall pay the International Class Fee and then will receive the
WS building plaque.

A.10

SAIL NUMBERS

A.10.1 Sail numbers shall be issued by the MNA of the country where the boat is registered,
which may delegate this function to the NCA.
A.10.2 Sail numbers shall be issued in consecutive order starting at “1”.
A.10.3 In accordance with RRS Appendix G1.1 (c), the MNA or NCA may issue personal sailnumbers (Sail numbers staying with the owner for every boat he legally possesses aslong as he sails 470) for which the authority may raise a fee. This number must be
shown on the Certificate and shall not conflict with existing numbers of active boats.
After the sale of the boat, the new owner has to use her original sail number or his own
personal number on his sails.
A.10.4 Competitors may use the sail number of any hull still owned by them, on any boat
chartered or owned by them.

A.11

HULL CERTIFICATE

A.11.1 No boat shall take part in class races unless it has a valid measurement certificate in theowner's name. The measurement certificate is only valid if the owner is a current
member of a national 470 Class Association or, if there is no national 470 Class
Association in his nation, member of the 470 International.
A.11.2 A certificate shall record the following information:(a) Class(b) Certification authority(c) Sail number(s) in accordance with A.10.
(d) Owner’s name and address.
(e) Hull identification (see D.1.4)(f) Builder / manufacturer’s details(g) Date of issue of certificate
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A.12

INITIAL HULL CERTIFICATION

A.12.1 For a certificate to be issued to a hull not previously certified:(a) Hull certification control shall be carried out by an official measurer.
(b) The measurement form(s), and certification fee, if required, shall be sent to thecertification authority.
(c) Upon receipt of a satisfactorily completed measurement form(s) and certification
fee, if required, the certification authority may issue a certificate.

A.13

VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATES

A.13.1 A hull certificate becomes invalid upon:(a) the change to any items recorded on the hull certificate as required under A.11.2(b) the date of expiry.
(c) withdrawal by the certification authority,(d) the issue of a new certificate.
A.13.2 Older hulls need not be re-certified if the rules under which they were built are changed(grandfather rule).

A.14

HULL RE-CERTIFICATION

A.14.1 The certification authority may issue a new certificate to a previously certified hull:(a) When the certificate has become invalid under A.13.1 (a) or (b), after receipt of theold certificate, and certification fee if required.
(b) When the certificate has become invalid under A.13.1 (c), at its discretion.
(c) In other cases, by application of the procedure required for initial hull certification.

A.15

RETENTION OF MEASUREMENT FORMS

A.15.1 The certification authority shall:(a) retain the original measurement form(s) upon which the current certificate is based
and shall provide the owner with a certified true copy of the measurement form(s).
(b) upon request, transfer those measurement form(s) to the new certification authority
if the hull is exported.

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Section B – Boat Eligibility
For a boat to be eligible for racing, it shall comply with rules in this section.

B.1

CLASS RULES AND CERTIFICATION

B.1.1

The boat shall;(a) Be in compliance with the class rules.
(b) Have a valid hull certificate and hull measurement form.
(c) have valid certification marks as required

B.2

FLOTATION CHECKS

B.2.1

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure at all times the water-tightness of the boat.

B.3

ICA LABELS

B.3.1

Sails shall carry a sail button / sticker issued by the ICA.

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PART II – REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
The crew and the boat shall comply with the rules in Part II when racing. Measurement to checkconformity with rules of Section C is not part of equipment certification control.
The rules in Part II are closed class rules. Measurement shall be carried out in accordance withthe current version of ERS except where varied in this Part.
Fittings may be combined as long as no additional not-permitted function is added

Section C – Conditions for Racing
C.1

GENERAL

C.1.1

RULES
(a) The following RRS 2017-2020 rules shall apply as amended below:(1) If the average wind speed is clearly over 8 knots across the course the race
committee may signal in accordance with RRS Appendix P5 that pumping,rocking and ooching are permitted. This changes rules RRS 42.2(a), RRS
42.2(b), RRS 42.2(c).
(2) RRS 49.1 is changed to: ‘A crew member shall use no device designed toposition his body outboard other than a trapeze, hiking straps and hiking aids
worn under the thighs.
(3) See C.3.3 (a) for amendments to RRS 43.1(b) and C.10 for changes to RRS
Appendix G.
(b) The ERS Part I – Use of Equipment shall apply except where varied in these rules.

C.2

CREW

C.2.1

LIMITATIONS(a) The crew shall consist of two persons.
(b) No crew member shall be substituted during an event, unless authorised by theRace Committee.
(c) The trapeze system shall not be used by more than one crew member at any time.
A crew member using a trapeze shall be in contact with the hull at all times except
in the situation of accidental movement and/or a manoeuvre.
CLASS MEMBERSHIP(a) The crew shall be current members of a NCA who shall be in good standing with
the ICA, or if there is no NCA in their country, the crew shall be current individual
members of the ICA

C.2.2

C.3

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

C.3.1

MANDATORY(a) The boat shall be equipped with a personal flotation device for each crew
member to the minimum standard ISO 12402-5, or USCG Type III, or AS 4758
Level 50 or equivalent. Inflatable buoyancy vests are not permitted.

C.3.2

OPTIONAL(a) Trapeze harness. The weight shall not exceed 3 kg, measured according to current
version of RRS, appendix H.
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(b) Electronic or mechanical timing devices which may include a compass but do nothave any other function/capability.
(c) A heart rate monitor with no additional function/capability.
C.3.3

TOTAL WEIGHT(a) In accordance with RRS 43.1(b), the total weight of personal equipment worn,
excluding trapeze harness and clothing (including footwear) worn below the knee
shall not exceed 9 kg, measured according to current version of RRS, appendix H.

C.4

ADVERTISING

C.4.1

LIMITATIONSAdvertising shall only be displayed in accordance with the WS Advertising Code. See
WS Regulation 20.

C.5

PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

C.5.1

FOR USE(a) OPTIONAL(1) One hand bailer or bucket.
(2) Up to two compasses, which may include timing devices. If electronic, only
compasses with heading, heading memory and timing functions are
permitted.
(3) Electronic or mechanical timing devices which shall be removable. No otherelectrical or electronic devices than those prescribed in C.3.2 & C.5.1 andthose required by an organizer and the ICA to be carried by boats shall bepermitted on board when racing.
(4) Tools and spare parts such as blocks, shackles, ropes, etc.

C.5.2

NOT FOR USE(a) OPTIONAL(1) One paddle.
(b) MANDATORY(1) Towing rope of floating type with a minimum length of 10m and of not lessthan 8mm in diameter. It shall not be stored inside a buoyancy tank.

C.6

BOAT

C.6.1

WEIGHT
Minimum
The weight of the boat shall be .................................................. 120 kg,
measured with the boat in dry condition, including compasses, but excluding sails, jibluff wire and all portable equipment.

C.6.2

CORRECTOR WEIGHTS(a) When the boat weight is less than the minimum, corrector weights shall befastened under the mast partner or to the top of the forward bulkhead.
(b) The total weight of such corrector weights shall not exceed 2.0 kg.

C.6.3

FLOTATION(a) If in doubt regarding compliance with B.2, an equipment inspector may order abuoyancy test, afterwards checking the tanks for significant leakage. If the buoyancy

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is deemed unsatisfactory, the certificate shall be withdrawn and not returned until
satisfactory remedial measures have been taken.
C.6.4

FITTINGS(a) Non-slip material, tape and low-friction material not exceeding 4mm in thickness
may be added anywhere in the boat as long as it does not change the stiffness of that
part.
(b) All fittings, fastenings and local reinforcement for fittings shall be only for theirnormal purpose and shall not be used to increase the weight of the boat or its parts.

C.7

HULL

C.7.1

MODIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE(a) The hull shell, deck, bulkheads, centreboard case and cockpit floor as supplied by
the licensed builder shall not be altered in any way except as permitted by theseclass rules.
(b) Routine maintenance such as small repairs, painting, sanding and polishing ispermitted without re-measurement and re-certification.
(c) If any hull moulding is repaired in any other way than described in C.7.1(b), an
official measurer shall verify on the certificate that the external shape is the same
as before the repair and that no substantial increase in stiffness, or other, advantage
has been gained as a result of the repair. The official measurer shall also describe
the details of the repair on the certificate.

C.7.2

FITTINGS(a) FOR USE(1) Inspection hole covers and drainage plugs shall be kept in place at all times
when racing.
(2) Except when specified otherwise or a system is optional, the direction of thecontrol lines, sheets and ropes shall not be modified by means of shackles,
rings, loops or holes in the boat.

C.8

HULL APPENDAGES

C.8.1

LIMITATIONS(a) Only one centreboard and one rudder blade shall be used during an event, except
when a hull appendage has been lost or damaged beyond repair.

C.8.2

CONDITIONS FOR USE, CENTREBOARD(a) No part of the centreboard, in its raised position, shall project below the hull.

C.8.3

CONDITIONS FOR USE, RUDDER(a) RUDDER
The rudder blade shall be in its fully lowered position. However, it may be raised
momentarily to clear sea weed or other floating objects. For races sailed in shallow
water, the sailing instructions may prescribe that this rule shall not apply.
(b) RUDDER ASSEMBLY
The rudder assembly shall consist of a rudder blade, a rudder stock and a tiller
with an optional tiller extension. The rudder blade shall be able to pivot around its
axis. The rudder assembly shall be detachable from the hull.

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When mounted on the hull, the rudder blade pivot shall be located at a maximum of
150 mm abaft the transom and its height above the lower corner of the transom
shall be a minimum of 120 mm, measured according to the Figure “Rudder Pivot
Position”.

Rudder Pivot Position

C.8.4

MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance such as small repairs, painting, sanding and polishing is permitted.

C.9

RIG

C.9.1

LIMITATIONS(a) Only one mast, boom and spinnaker pole shall be used during an event except when
an item has been lost or damaged beyond repair.

C.9.2

CONDITIONS FOR USE, MAST(a) USE(1) The fore and aft bend of the mast spar may be controlled at the mast partnerby one of the following devices:(i) Chocks between the mast spar and the mast partner (forward of themast).
(ii) Optional systems of ropes or wires which may include attachments,
blocks, levers, grips and cleats, all located on top of the mast partner.
With the mast spar in its most forward position, the grip, end of rope, wire orother parts of the system of the aft bend control shall not be more than 150mm
from the mast partner as Figure “Mast Controller Grip” shows:

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Mast Controller Grip

With the mast in its aft most position the grip of the forward bend control shallnot be more than 150mm from the mast partner.
(2) The sideways play between the mast spar and the mast partner may becontrolled by strips of any material permanently installed on the mast
partner.
(3) The mast heel position shall not be adjusted when racing.
(4) The forestay under tension shall be entirely in metal and shall prevent themast from disengaging from the mast partners. To meet this requirement thewidest section of the mast shall be within the mast partners when the mast
rakes under its own weight and the forestay comes under tension, as Figure“Mast Rake with Tensioned Forestay” shows:

Mast Rake with Tensioned Forestay(5) Adjustable spreaders if used shall not be remotely controlled, and shall not
be adjusted when racing.

C.9.3

CONDITIONS FOR USE, STANDING RIGGING(1) The effective length of the shrouds shall not be adjusted when racing.

C.9.4

CONDITIONS FOR USE, RUNNING RIGGING(1) Sails and sheets may be moved directly by hand without the use of a block.

C.9.5

MAINTENANCE(a) Routine maintenance such as small repairs, painting, sanding and polishing ispermitted.
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C.10

SAILS

C.10.1 MODIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE(a) Routine maintenance such as sewing, mending and patching is permitted without
re-certification.
C.10.2 LIMITATIONS(a) Not more than one mainsail, one jib and one spinnaker shall be carried aboard when
racing.
(b) Not more than one mainsail, one jib and one spinnaker shall be used during an
event, except when a sail has been lost or damaged beyond repair.
C.10.3 IDENTIFICATION(a) The mainsail and spinnaker shall carry as sail identification the national letters andsail number. The sail number to be carried on the sails shall correspond to the last
four digits of the official sail number issued according to A.10. The national lettersand sail numbers size and position shall comply with the RRS Appendix G.1.2 and
1,3 except where otherwise prescribed in these class rules.
C.10.4 MAINSAIL(a) IDENTIFICATION(1)
The sail identification shall be red, in paint or durable material, securely
attached. It shall be placed as shown in the Figure “Sail Identification
Location”, and so that the characters on one side of the sail do not overlap withcharacters on the other side, leaving at least 60 mm in between. These change
RRS Appendix G.1.3(c).

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Sail Identification Location

(2)

(3)

(4)

Mainsails used in women’s only events shall carry a red rhombus (length of
diagonals minimum 240mm, maximum 260mm) above the top batten pocket
on both sides. The position should be approximately in the centre of thetriangle formed by the top batten and the mainsail head. The rhombus may beretained for racing in other events. This changes RRS G.1.1(a)The 470 mainsail insignia as per Class Rule G.3.1 may be replaced by a gold
version conforming to the same dimensions when at least one member ofcrew is an Olympic or World Champion.
At the WS Sailing World Cup events and the WS Sailing WorldChampionships, or when required by a Notice of Race, the helmsman’s
national flag, nominal size 740 x 443 mm, shall be applied to each side of themainsail, placed as shown in the Figure “Mainsail Flag Location”, so that the
shortest distance of the lower aft corner of each flag is between 50 and 100
mm from the leech and the upper edge between 50 and 100 mm below thelowermost batten pocket. The flags shall be made by a WS approved
manufacturer as listed at the “technical” section of:
http://www.sailing.org/classesandequipment/I470.php

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min 50 – max 100 mm

50 – 100 mm

Mainsail Flag Location(b) USE(1) The sail shall be hoisted on a halyard. The arrangement shall permit hoisting
and lowering of the sail at sea with the boat upright.
(2) Luff and foot bolt ropes shall be in its mast and boom spar grooves or tracks
respectively.
(3) Battens shall be fitted, except in the case of accidental loss.
(4) The sail shall be set so that the highest visible point of it, projected at 90° to
the mast spar, shall not be higher than the upper point. This changes ERS
B.1.1.
(5) The sail shall be set so that the aftmost visible part of the leech, projected at
90° to the boom, is forward of the outer point. This changes ERS B.1.3.
C.10.5 JIB(a) USE(1) The jib shall be hoisted and lowered on a halyard. The arrangement shallpermit hoisting and lowering of the sail at sea with the boat upright.
(2) Only one stainless steel luff wire of diameter not less than 2.3mm shall befitted inside the jib luff sleeve.
C.10.6 SPINNAKER(a) IDENTIFICATION(1) Identification shall be of a contrasting colour to the body of the sail.
(2) As an alteration to RRS Appendix G, national letters may be positioned inline with the sail numbers.

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Section D – Hull
D.1

GENERAL

D.1.1

RULES
(a) The hull shall comply with the class rules and official plans in force at the time ofinitial certification, but all fittings shall comply with the current rules.
(b) For boats first certified after the 1st of March 1993, the hull shall be constructed inaccordance with the Building Specification Plan and shall consist of the parts listed
therein except where temporary alternatives have been approved for the builder by
WS in writing. All boats from any one builder shall be built to the same detailed
specification submitted by the builder to WS. Any subsequent modifications have tobe approved by WS before implementation and such approval will not be granted
inside the 6-month period before the first scheduled start of the Olympic Sailing
Competition.

D.1.2

CERTIFICATION
See Rule A.12.

D.1.3

DEFINITIONS(a) HULL DATUM POINT
The hull datum point (HDP) is the projection of the AMP on the baseline.
(b) AFT MEASURING POINT
The aft measuring point (AMP) is the intersection on the hull centre plane of thetransom external surface with the underside of the hull surface, both extended asnecessary.
(c) FORWARD MEASURING POINT
The forward measuring point (FMP) is the sheer point on the stem, as shown in the
Measurement References diagram.
(d) Unless otherwise stated, all measurements shall be taken parallel to the baseline.

D.1.4

IDENTIFICATION(a) The hull shall carry the WS Building Plaque permanently affixed to the starboard
side tank close to the transom and bottom.
(b) The hull shall carry, either moulded in or on a plate, permanently affixed, thebuilder’s mark, serial number and mould number, which also appear on thecertificate. In addition, the builder's serial number shall be moulded on the outsideof the transom on the starboard side.

D.1.5

BUILDERS(a) The hull shall be built by a builder licensed by WS. Hulls shall be supplied only aspermanently assembled boat units.
(b) All moulds shall be approved by WS.
(c) Application for a licence shall be made through a MNA to WS. The licences shall
include clauses requiring good standards of manufacture, compliance with classrules and plans and a guarantee that all fees shall be paid. WS shall consult with the
ICA before granting any licence and only sufficient licences will normally be
issued in a country to ensure that demand is satisfied. No licenses will be granted
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(d)

inside the 6-month period before the first scheduled start of the Olympic Sailing
Competition.
Alteration to moulds and or the building specification made without the approval of
WS shall result in the builder's licence being revoked. This same measure shall betaken in case of intentional and/or repeated infringements of the class rules, by thebuilder.

D.1.6

MATERIALS(a) Only materials in accordance with the Building Specifications shall be used. Local
reinforcement of GRP, wood, plywood or metal as backings for fittings may be
added.

D.2

BUOYANCY TANKS

D.2.1

CONSTRUCTION(a) Buoyancy equipment shall comprise of two foam buoyancy blocks located in theside tanks, one piece in each tank. The minimum volume is 0.05 m3 each, with aminimum length of 1500mm, according to the building specification.

D.3

ASSEMBLED HULL

D.3.1

FITTINGS(a) MANDATORYThe following fittings shall be positioned in accordance with the Building
Specifications unless otherwise noted:(1) Stemhead fitting.
(2) Shroud plates.
(3) Mainsheet track and/or metal reinforcement, which shall be straight.
(4) Mast step, which may incorporate a means of fore and aft adjustment andwhich shall bear a mark 3055mm from the AMP engraved on the mast step or
its mouldings. Additional dimensions for the mast step are mentioned inD.3.2.
(5) Two rudder fittings, bolted to the transom and a device to prevent the rudderfrom becoming detached(b) OPTIONAL(1) Jib and spinnaker halyard control systems.
(2) An aft and/or centre mainsheet system may be used. Fittings and theadjustment system are optional, except that if a hoop is used, it shall be ofaluminium and/or stainless steel.
(3) Mainsail Cunningham adjustment system.
(4) Kicking strap adjustment system.
(5) Jib sheet blocks, fairleads and cleats.
(6) Jib tack adjustment system.
(7) Fixed or adjustable jib sheet fairleads or pulleys. If traveller tracks are used,no more than one traveller car per track is permitted. Adjustment of the jib
fairleads or pulleys may be remotely controlled only in one direction (e.g.
fore/aft or in/out or up/down). Additional adjustments to the fairleads orpulleys are only permitted by means of prefixed positions.
(8) Spinnaker sheet and guy adjustment system.
(9) Spinnaker sheet barber hauler adjustment system.
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(10) Spinnaker pole uphaul/downhaul adjustment system.
(11) Toe straps with optional fitted within the cockpit.
(12) Fittings for stowage of paddle(s), spinnaker pole and other equipment(13) A maximum of two self-bailers, with a total effective area not exceeding 12.5
cm2.
(14) Spinnaker catcher device(s) which shall not project more than 150 mm
beyond the bow or beyond the outboard edges of the gunwale.
(15) Sealing strips for the centreboard slot of optional material.
(16) Optional centreboard adjustment system.
(17) Hinged covers or other devices for closing draining ports or drain holes in thetransom. These covers or devices shall not obstruct the rudder or act as anextension of the bottom of the hull.
(18) A centreboard pivot including bushing.
(19) Strips of any material and of a minimum length of 300mm and maximum
width of 30mm to reduce friction and/or the distance between the centreboard
and centreboard case, but no device shall be attached to the inside of thecentreboard case that could cause the centreboard to gybe (angle towindward).
(20) Trapeze return system with elastic cord and blocks/fairleads.
(c) Fittings may be attached to brackets not exceeding 175mm x 125mm.
(d) No fittings, with the exception of spinnaker sheet catcher(s), rudder fittings andtransom drainage flaps shall project beyond the outboard edges of the gunwale
rubbing strips or beyond the profile of the hull,(e) No fitting shall serve as an extension of the hull surface.
(f) Control lines and/or sheets shall not pass through the buoyancy compartments or the
breakwater.
(g) Ballast other than required corrector weights shall not be carried.
(h) Materials for permitted fittings are optional.
D.3.2

DIMENSIONSThe keel line shall be taken as the intersection line from transom to stem of the hullshell and the hull centerplane.
The sections shall be taken as, transverse planes perpendicular to the baseline at thefollowing positions:
Section 1: at 500 mm from hull datum point.
Section 2: at 1000 mm from hull datum point.
Section 3: at 1500 mm from hull datum point.
Section 4: at 2000 mm from hull datum point.
Section 5: at 2500 mm from hull datum point.
Section 6: at 3000 mm from hull datum point.
Section 7: at 3500 mm from hull datum point.
Section 8: at 4000 mm from hull datum point.
Section 9: at 4500 mm from hull datum point.

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The baseline shall be on the centerplane of the hull at the following vertical distances:at the hull datum point: 230 mm from the AMP
at section 8 : 114 mm from the hull shell.
minimum
4690 mmmaximum
4710 mm

Length of hull between AMP and FMP
Vertical distance from baseline to underside of hull shell;at section 1
174 mm
182 mmat section 2
129 mm
139 mmat section 3
92 mm
104 mmat section 4
67 mm
81 mm
at section 5
54 mm
68 mm
at section 6
56 mm
66 mm
at section 7
72 mm
80 mm
Longitudinal distance from hull datum point
to centre of shroud plate holes: .........................................2770 mm ....... 2790 mm
Fore and aft position of aft edge of the mast, projectedfrom above the sail entry at step level from hull
datum point…..................................................................3055 mm ....... 3115 mm
Mast step bearing surface above the keelson
when fitted……. .............................................................................. ............. 5 mm
Mainsheet track and/or metal reinforcement shall be attached to the top of thecenterboard case and mounted at a distance from thehull datum point of..........................................................1610 mm ........ 1650mm
Inside diameter of buoyancy tank inspection holes ...................110 mm ......... 160 mm
Inside diameter of buoyancy tank draining holes ........................10 mm ........... 25 mm
D.3.3

WEIGHT
minimum
maximum
Hull weight (refer to building specification) .............................. 86.0 kg ........... … kg

D.4

MEASUREMENT DIAGRAMS
Note:(1) This part of the Class Rules makes reference to the Building Specification Plan.
(2) Only templates from a supplier approved by WS and the ICA shall be used forhull measurement.

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D.4.1

HULL DATUM POINT

Measurement References

For measurement, the hull shall be set as in D.3.2, see Figure “Hull Measurement”.
stem

breakwatertransom

FMP

AMP
HDP

T

1

3

4000

3500

2500

1500

500

5

7

base line
84690min.4710max.

Hull Measurement

All longitudinal measurements carried out from the hull datum point are parallel to thebaseline.
Certification control shall be performed at the following Sections: T, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 8.
Hulls certified after January 1st 2013 shall be produced in moulds approved byprototype measurement performed on all 10 measurement sections. For those hulls, if
the official measurer is in doubt about their conformity to the rules and lines plans hemay control any of the additional sections.
For Sections 4 & 5 which lay in the area of the centreboard case, the distance to thebaseline is measured to the prolongation of the hull, as in Figure “Sections 4 & 5
measurement”.

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Sections 4 & 5 Measurement

D.4.2

STEM
The stem template shall be applied as shown on the “Stem measurement” Figure:sheerline

Stem Measurement

Between the sheerline and a point 420mm above the baseline the template shall clear by
not less than 10mm nor more than 30mm.
Below the 420mm point the template shall touch lightly or clear by not more than
15mm.
D.4.3

ATHWARTSHIPS
Templates for the transom and sections 1 to 9 shall be applied as shown on the “Hullprofile” figure:

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Hull Profile

The top of the deck at the sheerline shall not be more than 10mm above or below the
sheer marks on the templates.
The templates shall touch the gunwale rubbing strakes lightly or clear by not more than
35mm. At the transom the distance to the template shall be defined as shown in the
diagram.
Below the points 420mm above the baseline the clearance between the hull shell and thetemplates shall be between 5mm and 15mm at the transom and between 3mm and
17mm at sections 1 to 9.
The difference between the maximum and minimum clearances shall not exceed 7mm
at the transom and 10mm at the other sections.
Above the line 420mm from the baseline, the maximum distance of the surface of thehull from the templates shall be 21mm ± 13mm at section 2,22mm ± 13mm at section 3,
23mm ± 13mm at section 4, 31mm ± 13mm at section 5, 38mm ± 13mm at section 6
and 41mm ± 13mm at section 7.
Above the line 520mm from the baseline the maximum distance of the surface of thehull from the templates shall be 28mm ± 13mm at section 8 and 23mm ± 13mm at
section 9.
The hull surface shall be tested with a flexible batten to ensure that the shape is fair.
D.4.4

CENTREBOARD PIVOT
The position of the centre of the centreboard pivot shall be measured as in Figure“Centreboard Pivot Position”. The distance of the centre of the centreboard pivot fromthe HDP shall be 2650mm ± 10mm and its height above the prolongation of the hull at
the centreplane shall be 102mm ± 10mm.
The pivot pin shall pass through the centreboard case sides and be in a fixed position.

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Centreboard Pivot Position

D.4.5

FOREDECKAt section 7, the centre of the foredeck shall be not more than 75mm above the top of
the deck at the sheerline.

Foredeck Measurement

A straight edge placed on the centreline of the foredeck shall be nowhere more than
5mm from the deck.
At the centreline the aft face of the breakwater shall be 3250mm ± 30mm forward of the
HDP and at the sheer 2830mm ± 30mm.
D.4.6

SIDE TANKS
The shape of the side tanks surface above 280mm from the hull is measured by atemplate at Section 4.
The template shall touch the tank lightly or clear by not more than 35mm.
The distance between the tanks (intersection with the hull shell) shall be verified at thetransom (580mm), at Section 4 (830mm), and at Section 6 (770mm) with a tolerance of± 30mm.

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D.4.7

TRANSOM
The transom surface shall be perpendicular to the baseline, with the vertical andhorizontal tolerances defined in the Figure “Transom tolerances”.

Transom Tolerances

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Section E – Hull Appendages
E.1

RULES
(a) Hull appendages shall comply with the current class rules.

E.2

MANUFACTURERS(a) Manufacturer is optional.

E.3

CENTREBOARD

E.3.1

MATERIALS
The centreboard shall be made from one or a combination of the following materials;
wood, plywood, polyester reinforced with glass fibre, epoxy reinforced with glass fibre
and/or plastic foam which includes micro balloons and may be painted.

E.3.2

FITTINGSOPTIONAL(1) Blocks and associated fittings for hoisting/lowering the centreboard.
(2) A bushing round the pivot of the centreboard.

E.3.3

DIMENSIONS(a) Dimensions shall conform to the figures “Centreboard measurement” and“Centreboard Lower edge Shape” in E.3.4.
(b) The centreboard shall be of even thickness throughout, minimum 20mm andmaximum 24 mm, except that the edges may be bevelled over distances of 110 mmfrom the trailing and lower edges, and 55 mm from the leading edge.
(c) Except for permitted bevelling, the thickness shall not vary by more than 1 mm.
(d) The centreboard shall not be pierced by lightening holes.

E.3.4

CENTREBOARD MEASUREMENT DIAGRAMS
The contour of the centreboard is defined by the points A, origin O, E, G, the lines (GH)and (AI), as Figure “Centreboard Measurement” shows.

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y - axis
865 min. 945 max.

H

100

E

110
Max

100

F

285 min.
305 max.

D

50

110
Max

O

C

B

450 min. 470 max.

G(GH) II(AI)A

55 Max50

85 min.
95 max.

x- axis975

I1015 min. 1035 max.
Centreboard Measurement(a) DEFINITIONS OF MEASUREMENT POINTS AND LINES
The centreboard shall touch points A, B and C. These points are integral to the centre
board.
The x and y axes are square to each other.
A is the point on the centreboard leading edge and on the x-axis 975mm from the originO.
B is the point on the centreboard leading edge and on the x-axis 50mm from the origin
O.
C is the point on the centreboard lower edge and on the y-axis 50mm from the origin O.
F is the point on the centreboard trailing edge 100mm from the y-axis.
G is the widest point of the centreboard on the trailing edge.
Point E is the extension of the trailing edge (FG) on the y-axis.
D is the point on the lower edge 100mm from point E, measured along the y-axis.
(b) DIMENSIONS
minimum
maximum
Distance from the centre of the pivot hole to the x–axis .............85 mm ........... 95 mm
Distance from the centre of the pivot hole to the y–axis .........1015 mm ....... 1035 mm
Distance from D to the y-axis. ................................................................
2 mm
Distance from E to the x–axis ....................................................285 mm ......... 305 mm
Distance from G to the outmost point of the leading edge (AB) ............ ......... 470 mm
Distance from G to the innermost point of edge (AB) ...............450 mm
Distance from G to the y–axis....................................................865 mm ......... 945 mm
Total (positive, negative or both) deviation of an edge from a straight line:
Between points A and B from the x–axis ........................................ ............. 2 mm
Between points C and D from line (CD) ......................................... ............. 2 mm
Between points F and G from line (FG) .......................................... ............. 2 mm

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Line (AI) lies on the x-axis. Line (GH) is parallel to the x-axis. The length of the lines(AI) and (GH) is arbitrary. The contour of the centreboard inside the area AGHI is free,
but no part of the centreboard shall lie outside this area.
The shape of the lower corners of the centreboard shall lie within the shaded areas in the
Figure “Centreboard Lower Edge Shape”, and no part of the bottom edge of thecentreboard shall lie outside the polygon formed between points B, B’, C’, D’, F’ and F.
Point B’ is the point on the x-axis 15mm from origin O.
Point C’ is the point on the y-axis 15mm from origin O.
Point D’ is the point on the y-axis 30mm from point E.
Point F’ is the point on line (EG), 30mm from point E.

Shape is free inshaded area
30

100

F
B

F'
D
E

B' 15

C
C'
15

D'
30
100

50

50

Centreboard Lower Edge Shape

E.3.5

WEIGHTS(1) Weight in dry condition excluding fittings(2) Corrector weights are not permitted.

minimum
4.5 kgmaximum
6.5 kgE.4

RUDDER BLADE, STOCK AND TILLER

E.4.1

MATERIALS(a) The rudder blade shall be made of one or a combination of the following
materials; wood, plywood, polyester with glass fibre, epoxy with glass fibre and/or
plastic foam, which includes micro balloons and may be painted.
(b) For boats first certified after 1st March 2002, the rudder stock and tiller shall bemade of aluminium alloy and/or stainless steel.
(c) The rudder stock shall not act as an extension of the hull

E.4.2

FITTINGS(a) OPTIONAL(1) Control lines and two cleats may be used to fix the position of the rudder
blade. One block per cleat is permitted. The control lines may turn around therudder stock.
(2) A bushing round the pivot of the rudder blade
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(3) The control lines may be fixed on the rudder blade by an eye-bracket.
(4) A tiller extension, which may be telescopic and of any material.
E.4.3

DIMENSIONS(a) Dimensions shall conform to the Figures "rudder blade measurement" and"Rudder blade Lower Edge Shape" shown in E.4.4(b) The rudder blade shall be of even thickness throughout, minimum 20mm andmaximum 24 mm, except that the edges may be bevelled over distances of 70mm
from the trailing and lower edges and 55mm from the leading edge.
(c) Except for permitted bevelling, the thickness of the rudder blade shall not vary bymore than 1 mm.

E.4.4

RUDDER BLADE MEASUREMENT DIAGRAM
The contour of the rudder blade is defined by the points A, origin O, E, G, and lines(GH) and (AI), as Figure “Rudder Blade Measurement” shows.

y - axis
516
100

100

F

70 MaxH

G

D
70 MaxC
50

240 min. 260 max.

E

B

55 Max

O 50

93 min.
103 max.

AI
x- axis643
743 min. 763 max.

Rudder Blade Measurement(a) DEFINITIONS OF MEASUREMENT POINTS AND LINES
The rudder blade shall touch points A, B and C. These points are integral to the rudder
blade.
The x and y axes are square to each other.
A is the point on the rudder leading edge and on the x-axis 643mm from the origin O.
B is the point on the rudder leading edge and on the x-axis 50mm from the origin O.
C is the point on the rudder lower edge and on the y-axis 50mm from the origin O.
Point F is the point on the trailing edge 100mm from the y -axis.
Point G is the point on the trailing edge 516mm from the y -axis.
Point E is the extension of the trailing edge (FG) on the y - axis.
The trailing edge (FG) is parallel to the x–axis: the distance of point (G) from theoutmost point of the leading edge, measured along y-axis, shall be equal to width (OE)within 2mm.
Point D is the point on the lower edge 100mm from point E, measured along the y-axis.

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(b) DIMENSIONS
minimum
maximum
Distance from the centre of the pivot hole to the x–axis
93 mm
103 mmDistance from the centre of the pivot hole to the y–axis
743 mm
763 mmDistance from E to the x–axis
240 mm
260 mmDistance from D to the y-axis. ................................................................
2 mm
Total (positive, negative or both) deviation of an edge from a straight line:
Between points A and B from the x–axis ........................................ ............. 2 mm
Between points C and D from line (CD) ......................................... ............. 2 mm
Between points F and G from line (FG) .......................................... ............. 2 mm
At no point the width of the rudder blade shall be more than 260mm or less than
240mm.
Line (AI) lies on the x-axis. Line (GH) is parallel to the x-axis. The length of the lines(AI) and (GH) is arbitrary. The contour of the rudder blade inside the area AGHI is
free, but no part of the rudder shall lie outside this area.
The shape of the lower corners of the rudder blade shall lie within the shaded areas in
the Figure “Rudder Blade lower Edge Shape” and no part of the bottom edge of therudder shall lie outside the polygon formed between points B, B’, C’, D’, F’ and F.
Point B’ is the point on the x-axis 15mm from origin O.
Point C’ is the point on the y-axis 15mm from origin O.
Point D’ is the point on the y-axis 45mm from point E.
Point F’ is the point on line (EG), 45mm from point E.

Shape is free inshaded area

B

F'

D
E

45

15

50

B'

45

100

F

C

D'

C'
15

100

50

Rudder Blade Lower Edge Shape

E.4.5

WEIGHTS
minimum
The rudder blade, dry, with control ropes only:
2.3kg
If the rudder blade weight is found to be underweight the difference shall be made up
by corrector weights permanently glued to the upper edge surface.

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Section F – Rig
F.1

RULES
(a) Rigs shall comply with the current class rules.

F.2

MANUFACTURERS(a) Manufacturer is optional.

F.3

MAST

F.3.1

DEFINITIONS(a) MAST DATUM POINT
The mast datum point (MDP) is the heel point. Unless indicated otherwise, allmeasurements are from the MDP.

F.3.2

MATERIALS(a) The mast spar shall be of aluminium alloy.

F.3.4

CONSTRUCTION(a) The spar shall include a fixed sail groove or track, which may or may not be
integral with the spar.

F.3.5

FITTINGS(a) MANDATORY(1) A gooseneck(2) Kicking strap attachment(s)(3) Spinnaker pole fitting.
(4) Spinnaker pole downhaul system.
(5) Spinnaker pole lift system.
(6) A pair of fixed or adjustable metal spreaders with optional attachment
systems which may include local reinforcement as per F.3.6(7) Headsail halyard system.
(8) Attachments for shrouds, forestay and trapezes.
(9) Spinnaker halyard system.
(10) Mainsail halyard system.
(11) A device to ensure compliance with C.10.4 (b) (4) unless the mainsail halyard
is set on a lock or tooth rack.
(12) Permanently painted/taped limit marks.
(b) OPTIONAL(1) A heel fitting(2) Fitting(s) for centreboard system.
(3) Cunningham system.
(4) Reinforcement as per F.3.6.
(5) A removable timing device bracket(6) Bracket for removable compass.
(7) A fitting to attach mainsail tack.
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(8) Devices attached to the spreaders to prevent the spinnaker halyard fromgetting tangled(9) A masthead fitting.
(10) One mechanical wind indicator.
F.3.6

DIMENSIONS
minimum
Mast spar curvature when loaded at
3500 mm from the mast datum point, andsupported horizontally at the upper point anda point not more than 100mm from the heel:
fore-and-aft (load 25kg)
transverse (load 15kg)
Mast spar Curvature
Mast spar cross section between MDP and 5010 mm;
Transverse
55 mm
Mast spar cross section between 1550 mm and 5010 mm;
fore-and-aft
65 mm
In this region the mast section shape and wall thickness
excluding external luff groove shall be constant along
the length of the spar. Reinforcement is permitted in
the regions of the mast partner, spreaders and theconnection if the mast is made of two parts. A cut-off
for sail entry is permitted.
Mast limit mark width
10 mmLower point height
Upper point to the lower point
Forestay height
4995 mm
Trapeze height4910 mmShroud height
4995 mm
Distance between the aft face of the mast and thegooseneck pivot
Spinnaker pole fitting:height1240 mmprojection
Spinnaker hoist heightSpinnaker halyard projection device, distance from spar
Spreader height2790 mmHeadsail hoist height ……………… …………………….4870 mm
Mast centre of gravity height.
The rigging parts to be included in the measurement arethose under F.6.2; F.7.2 (a).
The trapeze system shall only include the wire
and the handhold. The ends of the halyards are to beleft on the ground2800 mmmaximum

200 mm
130 mm
40 mm
75 mm
75 mm

1055 mm
5750 mm5025 mm
5110 mm5025 mm
35 mm
1260 mm
40 mm
5170 mm
60 mm
2810 mm

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F.3.7

WEIGHTSThe weight of the mast includes rigging specified underF.6.2; F.6.3 (a) (1), F.7.2 (a), fittings specified
under F.3.5 and riveted or adhesively bonded
compass bracket if applicable, but withoutwind indicator, compass and/or timing device & bracket:
minimum
maximum
Mast weight
10 kg
Mast corrector weights
0.3 kgCorrector weights shall be permanently attached so that no part of the corrector ismore than 200mm from the upper point.

F.4

BOOM

F.4.1

MATERIALS(a) The boom spar shall be of aluminium alloy.

F.4.2

CONSTRUCTION(a) The boom shall include a fixed aluminium sail groove or track which may or may
not be integral with the spar.

F.4.3

FITTINGS(a) MANDATORY(1) A gooseneck attachment fitting.
(2) A kicking strap fitting.
(3) Mainsheet block(s) with attachment fitting(s) for the blocks and/or mainsheet
which may be adjustable(4) Mainsail clew outhaul attachment or adjustment system.
(5) A device to ensure compliance with C.10.4(b).(5).
(6) Permanently painted/taped limit mark.
(b) OPTIONAL(1) A fitting to attach mainsail tack(2) A spar end fitting(3) The spar may be protected in the area where it touches the shrouds by pieces
of any material, with maximum length/height/thickness=100/50/5 mm.

F.4.4

DIMENSIONS
minimum
Boom spar deflection when loaded with 80 kg at apoint midway between points 100 mm from each end
and with the groove uppermost:verticalBoom spar cross section
verticaltransverse
Radius of convex edges excluding those of external orinternal tracks or grooves

maximum

50 mm
54 mm
38 mm

72 mm

5 mm
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Except within 150 mm from each spar end, the boom
section shall be constant.
Limit mark width ......................................................................10 mm
Outer point distance ...................................................................... .............. 2650 mm

F.5

SPINNAKER POLE

F.5.1

MATERIALS(a) The spinnaker pole spar shall be of aluminium alloy.

F.5.2

FITTINGS(a) OPTIONAL(1) An end fitting at each end.
(2) Fittings approximately at the mid-point for attachment for lift/downhaul.
(3) A fixed line between the fittings described in F.5.2 (a) (1), which may
incorporate knots, toggles or short tubes for easier handling.

F.5.3

DIMENSIONS
Spinnaker pole length

maximum
1900 mm

F.6

STANDING RIGGING

F.6.1

MATERIALS(a) Unless otherwise specified, the standing rigging shall be of stainless steel wire
rope. Rod rigging is prohibited.

F.6.2

CONSTRUCTION(a) MANDATORY(1) A forestay of a diameter not less than 2.3 mm.
(2) Two shrouds of a diameter not less than 2.3 mm.
(b) OPTIONAL(1) Shock-cord may be fitted between the forestay and the stemhead fitting, tomaintain tension in the forestay.

F.6.3

FITTINGS(a) MANDATORY(1) Forestay attachment fittings.
(2) Each shroud shall be attached to the shroud plate by means of plates havingrows of adjustment holes. No other arrangement of shroud adjustment ispermitted.

F.7

RUNNING RIGGING

F.7.1

MATERIALS(a) Materials are optional.

F.7.2

PARTS
(a) MANDATORY(1) Mainsail halyard(2) Headsail halyard(3) Spinnaker halyard
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(4) Spinnaker pole lift and downhaul(b) OPTIONAL(1) Mainsail Cunningham line(2) Mainsail outhaul(3) Mainsail tack attachment
F.7.3

FITTINGS(a) OPTIONAL(1) One block or eye in each headsail Barber hauler to run on headsail sheet(2) One block or eye in each spinnaker Barber hauler to run on spinnaker sheet or
guy.

F.8

OTHER RIGGING

F.8.1

PARTS
(a) MANDATORY(1) 1 trapeze on each side of the boat. The material of the trapeze is optional, if
wire rope is used it shall have a diameter not less than 2.3 mm. Each trapeze
system may be provided with handholds, rings and adjustment. Self-tacking
trapeze systems are not permitted.
(b) OPTIONAL(1) Elastic cord(s) on each trapeze connected to the shrouds or between trapezes.

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Section G – Sails
G.1

PARTS

G.1.1

MANDATORY(a) Mainsail(b) Jib

G.1.2

OPTIONAL(a) Spinnaker

G.2

GENERAL

G.2.1

RULES
(a) Sails shall comply with the current class rules.
(b) Jibs may be measured with battens inside the batten pockets.
(c) Jibs shall be measured with the luff wire removed.
(d) The following applies to jibs certified after January 1, 2014:(i) When the clew or the tack has a cut-out, the corner point shall be foundby extending the associated sail edges beyond the cut-out starting points
and then finding the intersection point, as shown in diagrams G.4.2.f(a)and G.4.2.g(a).
(ii) An FRP batten of uniform stiffness and approximately 2 mm in thickness
shall be used to create sail edge extensions.
(iii) Not more than 50mm of the batten’s length shall be used for sail edge
extension purposes.
(iv) The batten shall be held at points outside the part used for extensions.
(v) The batten shall be positioned with one point approximately at the
expected corner point and a second point touching the sail edge to beextended at not more than 50mm away from the first point.
(vi) If the sail edge is curved, the batten shall be bent to follow the sail edge
between the cut-out starting point and the second point described in (v).
See the diagrams in G.4.2(f) & (g).
(vii) The procedure above shall be repeated to find the other sail edge
extension.
(viii) Rule G.2.1(d) modifies ERS H.5.4.
CERTIFICATION(a) The official measurer shall certify mainsails and headsails in the tack andspinnakers in the head and shall sign and date the certification mark. Sails may becertified without identification on them.
(b) Sails shall carry the sail button/sticker issued by the ICA attesting that the class fee
has been paid, and located for mainsails and headsails in the tack and spinnakers in
the head.
(c) WS or an MNA may appoint one or more In-House Official Measurers tomeasure and certify sails produced by that manufacturer.

G.2.2

G.2.3

SAILMAKER(a) The sailmaker is optional.
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G.3

MAINSAIL

G.3.1

INSIGNIA(a) The mainsail shall carry the 470 insignia in dark blue paint or other durable
material, securely attached.
(b) The 470 insignia shall be placed under and in close proximity to the upper batten
pocket and shall conform to the Figure “470 Insignia” with a tolerance of 2mm.

470 Insignia

G.3.2

MATERIALS(a) Body of the sail permitted material is woven ply with polyester fibres(b) Battens may be made of any material.
(c) Primary and secondary reinforcement permitted material is woven ply with
polyester fibres

G.3.3

CONSTRUCTION(a) The construction shall be: soft sail, single ply sail.
(b) The body of the sail shall consist of the same woven ply throughout except for thepanel adjacent to the foot, which may be of a different woven ply. This limitation
does not apply for the colour of the ply, which may differ from panel to panel.
(c) The sail shall have three batten pockets in the leech.
(d) The leech shall not extend aft of straight lines between:(1)
the aft head point and the intersection of the leech and the upper edge of thenearest batten pocket,(2)
the intersection of the leech and the lower edge of a batten pocket and theintersection of the leech and the upper edge of an adjacent batten pocket
below,(3)the clew point and the intersection of the leech and the lower edge of thenearest batten pocket.
(e) The following are permitted: Stitching, glues, tapes, bolt ropes, corner eyes,
headboard with fixings, Cunningham eye or pulley, chafing patches, batten
pocket patches, batten pocket associated fittings, top batten pocket end cap at luff
end and tensioning device at leech end, leech line with cleat on leech, not more than
two windows, one boom slide fixed at the clew, tell tales, sail shape indicator
stripes, sail identification, sailmaker labels, sail button/sticker, certification mark.

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G.3.4

DIMENSIONS
minimum

maximum
6265 mm2340 mm
1790 mm
1050 mm
140 mmLeech length
Quarter width
Half widthThree-quarter width
Top width
Thickness of ply of the body of the sail0.165 mm
Primary reinforcement
325 mmSecondary reinforcement:from sail corner measurement points
1000 mmfrom the leech
300 mmarea above top batten pocket
unlimited
Foot boltrope length
2200 mm
Total window(s) area
0.3 m2
Window to sail edge
150 mmExtension of headboard from head point
140 mmBatten pocket inside length: (Intermediate and lowermost pockets)
800 mmIntersection of a batten pocket centreline and leech
to adjacent cross width measurement point ............................................ ......... 100 mm
Head point to intersection of luff and centreline ofuppermost batten pocket when the luff isunder sufficient tension to remove wrinkles .....................1680 mm ....... 1780 mm
Chafing patch……………………………………………………………......300 mm
Batten length (intermediate and lower) ………………………………………800 mm

G.4

JIB

G.4.1

MATERIALS(a) Body of the sail permitted material is white woven ply with polyester fibres(b) Battens may be made of any material.
(c)Primary and secondary reinforcement permitted material is woven ply with
polyester fibres

G.4.2

CONSTRUCTION(a) The construction shall be: soft sail, single ply sail.
(b) The body of the sail shall consist of the same woven ply throughout. This
limitation does not apply for the colour of the ply, which may differ from panel topanel.
(c) The jib shall have a maximum of three batten pockets in the leech.
(d) The leech shall not extend beyond a straight line from the aft head point to theclew point.
(e) The following are permitted: Stitching, glues, tapes, tabling, corner eyes, chafing
patches, flutter patches, batten pocket patches, not more than two windows, telltales, sail shape indicator stripes, sail identification, sailmaker labels, sailbutton/sticker, certification mark.

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(f) Only the following tack construction arrangements are permitted for jibs certified
after January 1 2017.

(a)

(b)

(g) Only the following clew construction arrangements are permitted for jibs certified
after January 1 2017.

(a)

G.4.3

(b)

DIMENSIONS
minimum

maximum
4100 mm3750 mm1955 mm
3950 mm
30 mm
30 mm

Luff length
Leech length
Foot length
Foot median
Top width
Foot irregularity
Thickness of ply of the body of the sail0.165 mm
Primary reinforcement ......................................................................... ......... 275 mm
Secondary reinforcement:from sail corner measurement points ........................................... ......... 750 mm
Total Window(s) area ........................................................................... ........... 0.3 m2
Window to sail edge................................................................. 150 mm
Batten pocket inside length: ................................................................. ........ 250 mm
Chafing patch…………………………………………………………………350 mm
Flutter patch …………………………………………………………………..100mm

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G.5

SPINNAKER

G.5.1

MATERIALS(a) Body of the sail permitted material is woven ply with polyester or nylon fibres.
(b) Primary and secondary reinforcement permitted material is woven ply with
polyester or nylon fibres.

G.5.2

CONSTRUCTION(a) The construction shall be: soft sail, single ply sail.
(b) The body of the sail shall consist of the same woven ply material throughout. This
limitation does not apply for the colour of the ply, which may differ from panel topanel.
(c) The following are permitted: Stitching, glues, tapes, corner eyes, tape eyes, telltales, sail shape indicator stripes, sail identification, sailmaker labels, sailbutton/sticker, certification mark.

G.5.4

DIMENSIONS
minimum
Leech lengths
Foot length
Foot Median
Difference between diagonals
Upper width (upper leech points at 200 mm fromhead point)
Half widthThree-quarter width
Primary reinforcement
Secondary reinforcement

maximum
4360 mm3000 mm
5100 mm
50 mm
350 mm3450 mm
1830 mm
300 mmunlimited

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16th February 2017

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16th February 2017

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