The 2009 Rules Changes as voted on by the Board of Governors are attached in the Word file with revisions turned on. This will be vetted over the next few days for any typos, then the official version will be posted on the class web site.

This is a link to the draft updates on the website that will have the final approved 2009 Class Rules. Draft 2009 Class Rules Website
Note: Added Link to Final 2009 Class Rules

Highlights of the 2009 edition of the Class Rules and Specifications:

• Makes the quarter-berth cushions optional so they may be removed for racing (5.3)
• Competition Composites/Phil's Foils of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is added as an approved source for replacement rudders built to J/30 original specifications and specifies a minimum weight of 60 pounds. (5.6.1)
• Provides administrative reference to J/30 insignia on sail plan that was misplaced when rules were updated over time (5.15.3)
• Updates the list of required safety equipment referring to Coast Guard regulations, and augments the list with one design required equipment and suggested optional safety equipment. The list has been reordered and grouped as Coast Guard Required, One Design Required, and Optional Suggested. (6.4)