RRS 42 changes affected by Class Rules

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This pages summarises changes of RRS 42 or RRS P by the Class Rules. Each section below links to the source from where the Class Rules document was obtained (usually World Sailing) and which revision of the Class Rules was used. The date for the post shown above is the date this page was latest revised.

Classes without changes

2.4mR

Source | Revision 2022-11-15

ILCA (Laser)

Source | Revision 2022-02-13

IQ Foil

Source | Revision 2022-04-01

J80

Source | Revision Revision 2018-01-29

Optimist

Source | Revision 2023-03-20

RS Feva

Source | Revision 2019-07-08

RS Tera

Source | Revision 2014-10-01

Classes with changes

29er

Source | Revision 2022-04-01

Class Rule C.1.1 (b) applies.

C.1.1 (b)
If the wind is consistently 10 knots or above, measured at deck level, the Race Committee may signal in accordance with RRS Appendix P5 that “pumping, rocking an ooching” are permitted. This changes RRS 42.2(a), RRS 42.2(b) and RRS 42.2(c)

49er

Source | Revision 2022-04-01

Class Rule C.1.1 (a) applies.

C.1.1 (a)
RRS 42 shall apply as amended below:
RRS 42.3 is changed as follows
j. A boat may be sculled if the sculling does not propel the boat in any direction.

49erFX

Source | Revision 2022-04-01

Class Rule C.1.1 (a) applies.

C.1.1 (a)
RRS 42 shall apply as amended below:
RRS 42.3 is changed as follows
j. A boat may be sculled if the sculling does not propel the boat in any direction.

470

Source | Revision 2023-01-01

Class Rule C.1.1 (a) (1) applies.

C.1.1 (a)(1)
If the average wind speed is clearly over 10 knots across the course the race committee may signal in accordance with RRS Appendix P5 that pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted. This changes rules RRS 42.2(a), RRS 42.2(b), RRS 42.2(c).

Europe

Source | Revision 2015-12-01

Class Rule 4.2 applies.

4.2 (a)
The Race Committee may permit pumping, rocking and ooching, after the starting signal and except on a beat to windward (change of RRS 42.2(a), RRS 42.2(b), RRS 42.2(c)). The signals will be made according to RRS P5.

4.2 (b)
The Europe Class recommends that race committees apply Rule 4.2(a) in winds of 12 knots and above, measured at deck level.

Finn

Source | Revision 2023-02-21

Class Rules C.1.1 (1) and C.1.1 (2) applies.

C.1.1 (1)
RRS 42.3 is changed by adding: The Race Committee may signal in accordance with RRS Appendix P5 that pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted after the starting signal, except when the boat’s proper course is close-hauled or above. This changes rules 42.2(a), 42.2(b) and 42.2(c).

C.1.1 (2)
The Finn Class recommends that race committees apply Rule C.1.1 (1) in winds of 10 knots and above, measured at deck level on a race committee boat at the windward mark. See also A.6.2.

A.6.2
The Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions may state a higher recommended windspeed of 12 kts for rule C.1.1(2).

J70

Source | Revision 2022-09-23

Class Rule C.1.1 (b) applies.

C.1.1 (b)
RRS 42.3(c) is modified to read “When surfing (rapidly accelerating down the front of a wave) or planing is possible, the main and jib may be pulled in only once for each wave or gust of wind, but the gennaker sheet may be played without restriction.”

Moth

Source | Revision 2017-05-01

Class Rules 12.1 applies.

12.1
RRS 42.3(c) is amended to read:
When surfing (rapidly accelerating down a wave), foiling (sailing with the hull clear of the water due to the effect of hydrofoils) or planing is possible, the boat’s crew may pump the sail in order to initiate surfing, foiling or planing, but only twice for each wave or gust of wind or twice just after having completed a tack or a gybe. Rapid and/or repetitive body movements that exert force upon the hull for the specific purpose of promoting foiling or pumping of the sail are prohibited

OK Dinghy

Source | Revision 2022-02-01

Class Rule C.1.1 applies.

C.1.1
Add to Rule 42.3 (c):
(1) this shall be done with the mainsheet turning through at least three blocks between the boom and the crew, such that the system creates a minimum purchase of three to one. The final block shall be securely fastened in the cockpit area.

RS Aero

Source | Revision 2022-05-25

Class Rule C.1.1 (c) applies.

C.1.1 (c)
RRS 42.2 is changed by adding: “Where stipulated in the SI, if the average wind speed is clearly over 10 knots across the course the race committee may signal in accordance with RRS Appendix P5 that pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted, except (i) prior to the start, and (ii) when the boat is on a leg of the course designated in the SI as a windward leg.” this changes RRS 42.2(a), RRS 42.2(b), RRS 42.2(c).

Zoom8

Source | Revision 2015-05-08

Class Rule C.1 applies.

C.1
In alteration to RRS 42:

  1. The race committee may permit pumping, rocking and ooching, after the starting signal and except on a beat to windward (change of RRS 42.2(a), RRS 42.2(b), RRS 42.2(c)). The signals will be made according to RRS P5.
  2. The International Zoom8 Class Association recommends that race committees apply Rule C.1.(1) in winds of 12 knots and above, measured at deck level.

Changelog

  • 2022-09-23
    • Initial version
  • 2023-04-04 (No changes)
    • 2022-11-15 / 2.4mR
    • 2023-01-01 / 470
    • 2023-01-01 / ILCA
    • 2023-01-01 / Finn
    • 2023-03-20 / Optimist
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