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lozza
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Topic: Racing rules 2005 - 2008 Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 3:10pm |
I notice that the new set of ISAF rules will come into effect. Does anybody know what the main changes are for the next few years?
On another note, if YOU could make up three rules for racing, what would they be? Mine would be
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hurricane
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 3:49pm |
wow that now that is good idea!!!! em one of the main rule changes is the trapeze harness rule that has already been debated!!! i hate that rule!! already |
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Lucy Lee
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 4:18pm |
Why not ban new classes and make manufacturers build to the rules of the classes we already have? That way there isn't an explosion of new classes, and the manufacturers compete to make the best (value for money and performance) versions of the current boats. Yes, yes, I know. Pigs, flying, hell, freezing over and all that. But it's nearly christmas, and a girl can dream... |
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Jon Emmett
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 4:41pm |
The rules changes coming into effect is represent a gradual evoluation... there is nothing revolutionary IMHO.
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lozza
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 4:56pm |
That sounds interesting, i'd like to see a laser built scorpion or an RS flying dutchman. Built with modern techniques and materials and updated rigs, could be good.
Come on guys, what rules would YOU want to see? |
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Harry44981!
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 5:44pm |
i dont think restriciting it to 1-2 new classes is a good idea. They should say the introduction of the new class should be voted on or something- so 1 year there could be 12 new classes and none for the next five years!? This would mean only the more worthwhile classes would be accepted. Though how would you determine an uneccessary class? |
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Garry
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 6:27pm |
Both Y&Y and Dinghy Mag have run articles on the changes. They are more subtle than significant! Although two turns versus 720 means you need to think about how you do your turns especially on a run!
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Garry
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gordon
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 04 at 8:56am |
The article in Y&Y contained a major error - contrary to what was stated rule 18 does apply at a windward mark. There is an exception to this rule - when boats are on opposite tacks!
One can only hope that this blunder was due to some over-enthusiastic sub-editing. However there seems to be a wide-spread misconception concerning the application of this rule - which is simple if explained logically
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bigwavedave
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 04 at 5:41pm |
Go on then Gordon, enlighten us.
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gordon
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 04 at 7:01pm |
Here is the first part of rule 18: 18 ROUNDING AND PASSING MARKS AND OBSTRUCTIONS In rule 18, room is room for an inside boat to round or pass between an outside boat and a mark or obstruction, including room to tack or gybe when either is a normal part of the manoeuvre.18.1 When This Rule Applies Rule 18 applies when boats are about to round or pass a mark they are required to leave on the same side, or an obstruction on the same side, until they have passed it. However, it does not apply (a) at a starting mark surrounded by navigable water or at its anchor line from the time the boats are approaching them to start until they have passed them, or (b) while the boats are on opposite tacks, either on a beat to windward or when the proper course for one of them, but not both, to round or pass the mark or obstruction is to tack.In other words, if 2 boats are approaching a windward mark on the same tack, rule 18 will apply even if both boats have to tack to round the buoy. Typical situation, 2 or more overlapped boats approach the windward mark (to be left to port) on port tack. The boat(s) overlapped on the outside must give room to the windward inside boat to round the mark, including room to bear away if windward boat has overstood and room to tack. Remember this rule also applies at an obstruction, which may be a right of way boat. If our two boats overlapped on port are required to give way to a starboard tack boat the outside boat must give room to the inside boat to clear the right of way boat. Hope this is clear, if not don't hesitate to ask for more detail.
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