BOG to Vote 24 March 2009 on Draft Potential Rule Changes
J/30 Owners can vote here to indicate desires to BOGSee poll questions below - you have to be logged in to voteThe permissions to post in this One Design Class Rules forum have been changed so that only J/30 owners and Board of Governor members can post or reply. If you find that as a J/30 owner you can't post, please contact me so I can update your permissions.Just a note to the
J/30 Class letting you know that the Board of Governors has scheduled a phone conference meeting the evening of Tuesday 24 March when the official vote on the proposed rules changes will be taken.
The rules wording has been updated based on forum inputs in this thread and posted below. A "straw vote" is available here for the class (open now until 22 March 2009). Please vote and continue to express your opinions and comments to make your desires known to the Board of Governors. The official vote will be taken by the Board of Governors on 24 March guided by class inputs provided in this thread.
Summary updated 27 Feb 2009 of Proposed Rule Changes & Interpretations with Proposed Effective Date 1 May 2009- Makes the Quarter-Berth Cushions optional so they may be removed for racing (5.3)
- Clarifies measurement of headboard width to remove ambiguities due to the bolt rope or mast track slug. Other measurement ambiguities involving the clew and its associated bolt rope are covered in the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing referred in these rules, so are not repeated. (5.12.2.4)
- Makes mainsail reef points optional (5.12.2.6)
- Reduces minimum spinnaker cloth weight from .75 oz nominal (.9 oz actual) to 0.5 oz nominal (.72 oz actual). The weight reduction changes from Airex 650 to Airex 500 as an approved spinnaker cloth. (5.12.6.1)
- Rewords use of second spinnaker while racing as intended; Only a single spinnaker is used in a race unless damaged; the RC must be notified if this occurs (6.2.1)
- 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)
Detailed changes by paragraph - Changed wording annotated
as italicized bold textParagraph 5.3 rules interpretation - existingStandard interior equipment includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- cushions for all berths and settees (V-Berth cushions may be removed for racing)
Paragraph 5.3 rules interpretation - proposedStandard interior equipment includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- cushions for all berths and settees (V-Berth and Quarter-Berth cushions may be removed for racing)
______________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 5.12.2.4 rules - existing5.12.2.4 The width of the headboard measured at right angles to the mast shall not exceed 158 mm.
Paragraph 5.12.2.4 rules - proposed5.12.2.4 The width of the headboard measured at right angles to the mast shall not exceed 158 mm.
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It is intended that the dimension at the head of the sail measured perpendicular to the mast be generally controlled by the maximum specified size of the headboard insert. This measurement excludes variability due to any extension provided by luff tape, track slugs or minor additions of sail cloth around the perimeter of the headboard for finishing._______________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 5.12.2.6 rules - existing5.12.2.6 One reef shall be included at least 1675 mm above the tack at the luff and perpendicular to the mast. At least two intermediate grommets must be built into the sail on each reef. Additional reefs above the mandatory reef are permitted.
Paragraph 5.12.2.6 rules - proposed5.12.2.6
Reef points are permitted, but not required. The optional reef point suggested location is at least 1675 mm above the tack at the luff and perpendicular to the mast. At least two intermediate grommets built into the sail
are suggested on each reef. Additional reefs above the
suggested optional reef are permitted.
______________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 5.12.6.1 rules - existing5.12.6.1 Minimum cloth weight is 40 grams or 0.75 oz. nominal and 0.9 oz. actual weight. Spinnakers must be made of nylon. Airex 650 is one of several approved spinnaker cloths that meet this requirement.
Paragraph 5.12.6.1 rules - proposed5.12.6.1 Minimum cloth weight is
30 grams or
0.50 oz. nominal and
0.72 oz. actual weight. Spinnakers must be made of nylon. Airex
500 is one of several approved spinnaker cloths that meet this requirement.
______________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 6.2.1 rules - existing6.2.1 The number of sails on board during a regatta series or race shall be four: #1, and #3 genoas , mainsail and spinnaker. A second spinnaker may be carried on board, but only used if the primary spinnaker is damaged. The #2 is optional.
Paragraph 6.2.1 rules - proposed6.2.1 The number of sails on board during a regatta series or race shall be four: #1, and #3 genoas , mainsail and spinnaker. The #2
genoa is optional. A second spinnaker may be carried on board, but only used
in a given race if the primary spinnaker is damaged.
In the event the second spinnaker is used during a race, the Race Committee shall be notified as soon as practicable.______________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 6.4 rules - existing6.4 Safety Gear and Equipment. In addition to safety equipment required by Coast Guard and local regulations, the following equipment shall be carried onboard for one design racing.
- Permanently installed navigation lights in working order
- Fixed non-electric compass
- Fog horn
- Two water resistant flashlights
- Two fire extinguishers of type and capacity required by local and Coast Guard regulations
- PFD for each member of the crew
- One throw-able lifesaving device within reach of the helmsman
- Equipment capable of disconnecting or severing the standing rigging
- First Aid Kit and manual
- Five soft wood plugs of size to fit each below waterline through hull fitting
- One permanently fitted manual bilge pump operable from the cockpit with all hatches, lockers and companionways closed. If handle is removable, it shall be tethered to prevent loss
- Two rigid buckets with lanyards having a minimum capacity of two gallons each
- One anchor and rode
- Radar reflector (with minimum diameter of 8-10")
- Depth sounder (or lead line)
- Radio receiver capable of receiving weather bulletins
- Distress signals meeting USCG requirements
- Heaving line (minimum 50' length) within reach of the helmsman
For local and national events the notice of race and sailing instructions may require additional safety equipment.
Paragraph 6.4 rules - proposed6.4 Safety Gear and Equipment. In addition to safety equipment required by Coast Guard and local regulations, the following equipment shall be carried onboard for one design racing.
Optional safety equipment listed is suggested, but not required.
Coast Guard Required- Fog horn
- Two fire extinguishers of type and capacity required by local and Coast Guard regulations
- PFD for each member of the crew
- One throw-able lifesaving device within reach of the helmsman
- Distress signals meeting USCG requirements
- Permanently installed navigation lights in working order
One Design Required- Fixed non-electric compass
- One anchor and rode
- One permanently fitted manual bilge pump operable from the cockpit with all hatches, lockers and companionways closed. If handle is removable, it shall be tethered to prevent loss
- Depth sounder (or lead line)
- Radio receiver capable of receiving weather bulletins
Optional Suggested Equipment- Equipment capable of disconnecting or severing the standing rigging
- First Aid Kit and manual
- Five soft wood plugs of size to fit each below waterline through hull fitting
- Two water resistant flashlights
- Two rigid buckets with lanyards having a minimum capacity of two gallons each
- Radar reflector (with minimum diameter of 8-10")
- Heaving line (minimum 50' length) within reach of the helmsman
For local and national events the notice of race and sailing instructions may require additional safety equipment.