Bloody Mary Sailjuice

Originally posted by Paramedic Originally posted by RichTea Don't start me on the testing by classes...... If I see any, I'll be using the gopro to capture evidence! You can't its an electronic aid :D

Originally posted by jeffers Originally posted by Rupert Can SIs override class rules?  Only with the written agreement of the Class in question if the class rules allow it (Rule 87). Which is why you cannot have an SI that allows the use of non-class legal sails in certain classes. 87 CHANGES TO CLASS RULES The sailing instructions may change a class rule only when the class rules permit the change, or when written permission of the class association for the change is displayed on the official notice board.

So if a class is trialing an idea and has given dispensation to a boat, it is possible for them to use it at an event like the BM, if the class (not the sailors) go through the correct procedures, and the event agrees.

Originally posted by Rupert Originally posted by jeffers Originally posted by Rupert Can SIs override class rules?  Only with the written agreement of the Class in question if the class rules allow it (Rule 87). Which is why you cannot have an SI that allows the use of non-class legal sails in certain classes. 87 CHANGES TO CLASS RULES The sailing instructions may change a class rule only when the class rules permit the change, or when written permission of the class association for the change is displayed on the official notice board. So if a class is trialing an idea and has given dispensation to a boat, it is possible for them to use it at an event like the BM, if the class (not the sailors) go through the correct procedures, and the event agrees.

Of course I'd tell them when entering it wasn't a pucker Fireball - Not, so then what? It would fall to protest I guess especially if all the other Balls had their Fur ruffled..

I think a fireball would be perfect to fix that swinging pole Alto style into the nose and with the carbon Alto rig, not sure on the kite size, never sailed a fireball, they go when it's windy which tends to suggest underpowered by modern 'go fast in a force three' standards.