Would this be allowed while racing?

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Would the fact it uses wind power get around rule 42?

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JohnW Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 17 Jul 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 552	Post Options Post Reply Quote JohnW Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Would this be allowed while racing? Posted: 01 Apr 13 at 11:40am
	http://www.scienceinsport.com/sis-products/sis-go-range/sis-go-gels/sis-go-plus-cabbage-gel Would the fact it uses wind power get around rule 42?

Presuming Ed Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 641	Post Options Post Reply Quote Presuming Ed Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 13 at 12:01pm
	Yes, it's an April fool. And by playing along, I open myself up to accusations of humourlessness. But there we go. 42.1 Basic Rule Except when permitted in rule 42.3 or 45, a boat shall compete by using only the wind and water to increase, maintain or decrease her speed. Her crew may adjust the trim of sails and hull, and perform other acts of seamanship, but shall not otherwise move their bodies to propel the boat. Is "wind" = "the wind"? I would argue not. I dread to think of the wetsuits needed to make this stuff work. And helming a single trap boat would be distinctly unappealing - in terms of sight, sound and smell. Edited by Presuming Ed - 01 Apr 13 at 12:17pm