Class Rules - One Design One of the Attractions of the Laser for Most Owners Is That the Class Rules Are Very Strict and That the Boat Is One Design

Class Rules - One Design One of the attractions of the Laser for most owners is that the class rules are very strict and that the boat is one design. The Laser philosophy incorporated in the rules is that we want to go sailing, not waste time fiddling with boats. We want to win races on the water using our skill, not by trying to find a way round the rules that will give us an advantage. The Class Rules are written to prevent any changes from the standard boat that might affect performance, so that on the water each boat is the same. The few changes to the standard boat that are allowed are minor and only to allow for a few options that make racing the Laser more comfortable and enjoyable. Over the years the class has refused to make changes to the rules that allow more expensive or complicated equipment or which makes older boats redundant. If you feel you want to change something on a Laser - STOP Ask yourself why you want to do it? If the answer is “to make me go faster” there is a very good chance the modification or addition is illegal! Take a look at the Laser Rules. • Part One explains the Fundamental Class Rule which covers the philosophy and any item not specifically written into the rules. • Part Two tells you what you must do to have a legal boat. • Part Three details a few optional changes and additions you can make.

If Part Three does not speciﬁcally allow a change or addition - IT IS ILLEGAL! If you race a Laser that has a change or addition not allowed by the class rules you will be disqualiﬁed from the race. Ignorance of the rules is no defence. Cheating In our sport in every club and class there is the odd person who needs to cheat to win. Cheating is doing something that you know is illegal. Whether you gain an advantage or not is irrelevant. Our class is strong and popular because we believe in a strict one design and our sailors want to know that they are racing on equal terms. The ILCA takes a very strong line with Laser sailors who do not sail according to the rules. There have been cases in the past where sailors who have sailed with illegal boats have been banned from sailing a Laser. Such a ban can be for life. If action is also taken under the racing rules, the ban can cover racing in any boat. Our class is much bigger than the odd person who wants to gain advantage by illegally changing the Laser or its equipment. They can sail in other classes where the rules allow changes to a boat to get an advantage. We do not want them with us.

30 The latest edition of the Laser Class Rules and By-Laws are available at www.laserinternational.org/rules/ilcarule. the Laser and has rights to use a Laser trademark and has been approved as a Laser Builder by each of the The Class Rules and By-Laws may be amended after International Sailing Federation and the International publication of the Handbook. Laser Class Association.

ILCA By-Law 1: Rules PART TWO (Parts one to five inclusive) 1. MEASUREMENT DIAGRAMS Valid from 4 February 2008. Cancels all previous rules The measurement Diagrams are part of these Rules. and interpretations. The spars, sails, battens, centreboard, rudder, and the HISTORY: The following rules have been amended placing of fittings and equipment shall conform to the from: Measurement Diagrams. The measurement tolerances 4 February 2008: New Rule 4(g): A red rhombus to be are intended to allow for necessary manufacturing placed on the sail at certain women's events. tolerances and shall not be used to alter the design. 4 February 2008: New Rule 19 (d): Tape may be applied 2. MEASUREMENT to the outside of the joint between the upper and lower In the case of a dispute alleging non-compliance with mast (maximum 40mm above and below joint). the Construction Manual, the matter, together with 1 December 2006: Builder Supplied stainless steel any relevant information, shall be referred to the Chief boom slide with quick release system added to Rule 3(g). Measurer of the International Laser Class Association Removal of self bailer drain bung and taping of self bailer at the International Office who shall give a final ruling in opening pin to cockpit floor allowed in Rule 13. Rule consultation with an ISAF Technical Officer. 14(f) re-worded to allow the centreboard retention tie line In the case of a measurement dispute on the hull, or shock cord to be looped around the bow. Components spars, sail, battens, centreboard and rudder, rigging, of centreboard stopper may be secured together, Rule type of fittings and equipment and the placing of same 14(g). Rules 4(a), 4(f), 27 and 28 reworded to improve not explicitly covered by these Rules, Measurement clarity and reflect previously published official class rule Diagrams and Measurement By-Laws the following interpretations. procedure shall be adopted:- Latest changes are marked by margin lines. A sample of 10 other boats shall be taken and measured INTRODUCTION using identical techniques. The dimensions of the disputed boat shall be equal to, or between the maximum The principle of the Laser Class Rules is that no changes and minimum dimensions obtained from these 10 boats. to the boat are allowed unless they are specifically If the boat in question is outside these dimensions the permitted by the class rules. matter, together with any relevant information, shall be The English text of the Laser Class Rules shall govern. referred to the Chief Measurer of the International Laser Class Association at the International Office, who shall give a final ruling. If any of the dimensions of the sample PART ONE are considered to be unusual, all relevant information OBJECT shall be referred by the Class Association to the ISAF. The Laser is a strict one-design dinghy where the true 3. CONTROL SYSTEMS, CONTROL LINES AND test, when raced, is between helmspersons and not FITTINGS boats and equipment. (a) Control System Definitions FUNDAMENTAL RULE i The Cunningham, outhaul, vang, traveller and The Laser shall be raced in accordance with these mainsheet are the Control Line Systems. The rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, cunningham, outhaul and vang Control Line sail and battens manufactured by a licensed builder Systems may include more than one Control in accordance with the Laser design specification Line as allowed in Rules 3(d)i, 3(e)i and 3(f)i. (known as the Construction Manual) which is Each Control Line shall be a single piece of registered with ISAF. uniform thickness and material. A line is a Control No addition or alteration may be made to the hull Line if any of the line moves along its axis during form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, adjustment of the Control Line System. A line placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing that exclusively attaches items together is a Tie of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the Line. builder except when such an alteration or change ii For the purpose of these definitions, the Standard is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Fittings are the:- Rules. Plastic cunningham fairlead HULL IDENTIFICATION Plastic cunningham clam cleat All Lasers shall have an identification number moulded into the deck under the bow eye or into the transom, Mainsheet block which shall be either the sail number or a unique Plastic outhaul clam cleat production number. Plastic outhaul fairlead Lasers with sail numbers from 148200 shall display a Vang cleat block unique ISAF Building Plaque that has been purchased Vang key block by the builder from the International Laser Class Association. The plaque shall display the sail number Vang key of the boat issued by the International Laser Class Plastic traveller fairleads Association and shall be permanently fixed in the rear of Plastic traveller clam cleat the cockpit by the builder. iii An “Optional” fitting is a fitting or block that DEFINITION OF BUILDER replaces, or is additional to, a Standard Fitting as A Builder is a manufacturer that has a building allowed by these Rules. agreement from Bruce Kirby or Bruce Kirby Inc. to build 31 Valid from 4th February 2008 iv A “Builder Supplied” fitting replaces a Standard (c) The cunningham clam cleat may be replaced Fitting, and is supplied only by the Builder, as in the same position with a “Builder Supplied” allowed by these Rules. deck cleat base for attaching two “Optional” cam v A “Turning Point” is a sheave (pulley) in a cleats (cunningham and outhaul) which have fixing block, a rope loop, a rope loop reinforced with hole centres of 27 mm. The two cam cleats may a thimble, the outhaul fairlead, a shackle, part include a bridge and a fairlead with or without of a fitting, sail cringle, mast or boom around rollers on the aft exit. which a moving Control Line passes, except (d) Control lines shall not be tied to any of the that the cunningham fairlead, the “Optional” cunningham fairlead, the “Builder Supplied” deck blocks attached to the “Builder Supplied” deck block fitting and the “Optional” blocks attached block fitting, the cunningham clam cleat, and the to it, the cunningham clam cleat or the “Builder “Optional” cam cleats attached to the “Builder Supplied” deck cleat base and the “Optional” cam Supplied” deck cleat base will not be counted cleats, cleat bridge and fairleads attached to it. as “Turning Points” in Rules 3(e)i and 3(f)i. ix. Rope loop handles covered with plastic/rubber vi When an “Optional” block, or shock cord is tube and/or tape may be included anywhere on attached to a fitting, line, mast, boom or the sail, the free end of a control line. it may be attached either with or without a shackle, x. The free ends of different control lines (except clips, balls, hooks and/or a tie line. mainsheet) may be tied together and/or tied to any (b) Control Lines and Fittings deck fitting or the centreboard, the centreboard i. Control lines shall be natural or synthetic rope, handle or a rope loop used to attach a retaining except that aramid fibre (e.g. kevlar) is not line. Free ends of control lines shall not be tied to permitted for the boom vang or cunningham shock cord (except mainsheet). control systems. xi. To secure the mast in the event of a capsize, a ii. Control lines shall be of uniform thickness and loose retention line or shock cord (that will allow shall not be tapered except for the purpose of a 180 degree plus mast rotation) shall be tied/ splice at the load bearing attachment point. attached between the cunningham fairlead or the iii. In a control line system where more than one deck block fitting and the mast tang or gooseneck. control line is permitted, lines of different diameter Clips, hooks, shackles and balls may be used to shall not be joined together. attach the retention line. iv. “Optional” blocks allowed in cunningham, vang (c) Mainsheet – also see Rules 3(a) & 3(b) or outhaul control systems, shall have sheaves of i. The mainsheet shall be a single line, and be diameter not less than 15 mm and not more than attached to the becket of the aft boom block, and 30 mm. then passed through the traveller block, the aft Thimbles allowed to reinforce rope loops used boom block, boom eye strap, forward boom block as “Turning Points” in the cunningham, vang and and the mainsheet block. After the mainsheet outhaul control line systems shall not exceed block it shall be knotted. The mainsheet shall not 40mm in length. be controlled aft of the forward boom block except to facilitate a tack or gybe. v. Only single or double “Optional” blocks shall be used. A single block means a block with one ii. The tail of the mainsheet may also be knotted or sheave; a double block means a block with two tied to either the base of the mainsheet block, the sheaves. “Optional” blocks may include a becket, hiking strap, the hiking strap support line, or the a swivel and/or a shackle. hiking strap shock cord. vi. The plastic fairleads and plastic clam cleats may iii. The mainsheet block may be replaced by any be replaced in the same position with an identical type of single block with or without an internal or size and shape fitting made of metal. attached jamming device, and mounted in the position shown on the measurement diagram. vii. The plastic cunningham fairlead may be replaced The block may be supported by a spring, ball, with one of the same type which has a stainless plastic tube or tape. steel insert, and has the same screw hole positions. iv. One mainsheet clam or cam cleat of any type may be mounted on each side deck in the position viii. “Builder Supplied” Deck Fittings (Deck Block shown on the measurement diagram. Fitting and Deck Cleat Base) (a) The cunningham fairlead may (d) Vang – also see Rules 3(a) & 3(b) be replaced in the same position i. The vang system shall be between the mast tang with a “Builder Supplied” deck and the boom key fitting and shall be comprised block fitting which may have one of the vang cleat block, the vang key block, a or two single “Optional” blocks maximum of two control lines, loops and/or attached. “Optional” blocks for additional purchase with a “Optional” blocks shall not be attached to the maximum of 7 “Turning Points”. cunningham fairlead. ii. The vang cleat block shall be attached directly to Either the cunningham fairlead alone, or the the mast tang, or to an “Optional” swivel that shall “Builder Supplied” deck block fitting with single be attached to the mast tang. “Optional” block(s) attached may be used to lead iii. A shackle may be used to attach the vang cleat the cunningham and/or outhaul control lines to the block or the swivel to the mast tang. deck cleat(s) iv. The swivel, shackle or swivel/shackle combination (b) The “Optional deck blocks shall not exceed 80 mm in length when measured may be supported with a under tension. spring, ball, plastic tube or v. The vang key block may be fitted with a spare key. tape. vi. The key may be straight or bent, and it may be

32 Valid from 4th February 2008 held in the key way with either tape, elastic or the boom outhaul fairlead as a moving line at least velcro. once. The outhaul fairlead shall be at least one of vii. The vang key block may be replaced with an the maximum of 6 “Turning Points” permitted by “Optional” vang key block which may have a spare Rule 3(f)i. key. iii. Additional purchases may be obtained by forming viii. “Optional “single blocks may be attached to one or rope loops in the line or adding “Optional” blocks both sides of the vang cleat block, using a clevis to the line, and/or using the outhaul fairlead, pin or bolt through the attachment hole in the vang the outhaul clam cleat, the boom, the mast or cleat block. gooseneck fitting. ix. The mast tang hole may be drilled to take a larger An “Optional’ block may be attached to the outhaul pin. fairlead, provided Rule 3(f)ii is also satisfied. x. “Builder Supplied” Vang Cleating Fitting An “Optional” block may be attached to the outhaul clam cleat. (a) The vang cleat block may be replaced with a “Builder Supplied” vang cleating fitting which iv. An “Optional” block may be attached to the clew of incorporates “Turning Points” and a cam cleat. the sail, or to a quick release system, or be part of a quick release system. These photos show the 2 Class legal “Builder v. One or two “Optional” blocks may be attached to Supplied” vang cleating fittings: the gooseneck fitting, or at the mast/gooseneck (b) junction with their “Turning Points” not more than 100mm from the center of the gooseneck bolt. (The gooseneck may be inverted.) vi. A shock cord may be attached between the outhaul cleat and the clew of the sail, the clew tie down, the optional block at the clew, or the quick release system for use as an inhaul. vii. Shock cord and/or rope loops (rope loops may be part of the control line) can be tied around the The fitting shall be attached directly to the mast boom and/or the outhaul control lines to retain the tang. outhaul lines close to the boom. (c) The fitting shall not be modified in any way. viii. Deck Led Outhaul System (e) Cunningham – also see Rules 3(a) & 3(b) a) When led to the deck, the outhaul control line shall i. The cunningham system shall consist of a pass only once through the cunningham fairlead maximum three control lines, “Optional” blocks or the outhaul “Optional” single block attached to or loops for purchase with a maximum of 5 the “Builder Supplied” deck block fitting and shall “Turning Points”. pass only once through the “Optional” cam cleat ii. The cunningham control line shall be securely attached to the “Builder Supplied” deck cleat base. attached to any of the mast, gooseneck, mast b) The boom outhaul clam cleat shall not be tang, swivel or shackle that may be used to removed. attach the vang cleat block to the mast tang, or (g) Clew Tie Down – also see Rules 3(a) & 3(b) the cunningham attachment point on the “Builder Supplied” vang cleating fitting. i. The clew of the sail shall be attached to the boom The cunningham control line shall pass through by either a tie line or a the sail tack cringle as a moving line. webbing strap with or The sail tack cringle shall be at least one of the without a fastening device maximum of 5 “Turning Points” permitted by wrapped around the boom Rule 3(e)i. and through the sail cringle, iii. Additional purchases may be obtained using rope a quick release system loops, “Optional” blocks and using any of the attached to a tie line or soft boom, sail tack cringle, gooseneck fitting, mast strap wrapped around the boom, or a "Builder tang, shackle attaching vang cleat block or swivel, Supplied" stainless steel boom slide with quick the swivel, or the cunningham attachment point on release system. a “Builder Supplied” vang cleating fitting. ii. If the clew tie down is a tie line, it may be passed iv. Deck Block Fitting and Deck Cleat Base through solid balls with holes and/or tubes to reduce friction. The cunningham control line shall pass only once through the cunningham fairlead or “Optional” (h) Traveller – also see Rules 3(a) & 3(b) single block attached to the “Builder Supplied” i. The traveller shall be a single line. It shall be deck block fitting and shall pass only once through rigged as a simple closed loop through the the cunningham clam cleat or “Optional” cam cleat traveller eyes and the free end passing through attached to the “Builder Supplied” deck cleat base. the traveller cleat. (f) Outhaul – also see Rules 3(a) & 3(b) ii. A spring, ball or tape may be used between the i. The outhaul system shall consist of a maximum traveller blocks. of two control lines, “Optional” blocks or loops 4. SAIL REGISTRATION NUMBERS for purchase and a maximum of 6 “Turning (For Laser Radial and 4.7 sail number positions Points”. please see part 4 rule 27(e) and 28(e) ii. The outhaul control line shall be attached to either (a) For Lasers up to sail number 148199, the sail the end of the boom, the outhaul fairlead, the sail, number is a number moulded into the deck under or a quick release system, and shall pass through the bow eye or into the transom, or displayed on a

33 Valid from 4th February 2008 plate attached to the rear of the cockpit. numbers (refer rule 4(b), (c), (d) and (e)) and shall For Lasers with sail numbers from 148200, the sail be positioned as follows (also see diagram): number is the number displayed on a unique ISAF The letters on the starboard side of the sail shall Building Plaque attached to the rear of the cockpit. be placed along the top edge of the seam below (b) All numbers shall be in accordance with the the bottom batten pocket (+ or -12 mm) and on Racing Rules of Sailing except as amended by the port side of the sail along a line 400 mm (+ these rules in respect of type, positioning and or - 12 mm) below and parallel to the letters on minimum dimensions: the starboard side. The starboard letters shall commence 100 mm (+ or - 12 mm) from the leech Height 300 mm. and the port letters shall finish 100 mm (+ or - 12 Width 200 mm (excluding number 1). mm) from the leech. The letters shall all be the Thickness 45 mm. same colour, which may be one of the colours of Space between adjoining numbers minimum 50 the digits of the sail number, or another distinctive mm. colour. Sail numbers shall be regularly spaced. National Letters shall be required at all World Championships, Regional Championships and Numbers on the starboard side shall be placed events described as international events in the above those on the port side. notice of race or sailing instructions. National Each sail number digit shall be of one colour only. Letters may be required at any other regatta by The sail numbers shall be solid and easy to read. the notice of race or sailing instructions. After 1st March 1998 - sail numbers and national (g) RED RHOMBUS letters shall only be adhesive numbers. The use i. Sails used in the following women’s events shall of permanent ink pens or similar to mark numbers carry a red rhombus above the top batten pocket and national letters on the sail is prohibited. on both sides; (c) For sails with numbers above 153000 and sails a. World or regional (continental) championships. purchased after 1st June 1993 the sail numbers b. Events described as “international events” shall be glued or sewn on each side of the sail, by the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions. with the bottom of the numbers on the starboard c. Other events that prescribe in the Notice side of the sail placed along a line parallel to and of Race or Sailing Instructions that women 400 mm (+ or - 12 mm) below the seam at the competitors should be identified. middle batten pocket. The bottom of the numbers on the port side of the sail shall be placed on a ii. The minimum size and approximate position shall line 400 mm (+ or - 12 mm) below and parallel comply with diagram "Rhombus". to the bottom of the numbers on the starboard iii. The rhombus may be retained for racing in other side of the sail. The starboard sail numbers shall events. commence 100 mm (+ or - 12 mm) from the leech and the port side numbers shall end 100 mm (+ or Rhombus - 12 mm) from the leech. (Refer to sail number application diagram for procedure for applying sail numbers & letters) (d) Sail numbers from 131000, sails purchased after 1st June 1993 and new sails stamped “New Numbers” shall have numbers that are clearly visible with the last four digits of the number in one dark, distinctive colour or black and any preceding numbers in a different, contrasting, distinctive colour (red is recommended). (e) Exceptions to this Rule are permitted: i. when the hull and/or sail are provided by the organisers for an event and after approval of the International Laser Class Association, the numbers 5. MAST on the sail used for that event only may be single, No mast which has a permanent bend shall be used at double or triple digit numbers. any time. ii. in the case of a Laser borrowed or chartered for 6. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT a specific event, and after written approval from the Race Committee, a competitor may use a sail (a) In alteration of RRS 43.1 (b) the maximum total with numbers that are different to the sail number weight of competitors’ clothing and equipment allocated to the hull. The sail number used shall shall be 9 kg (for Laser Radial and 4.7 rigs please see part 4) be the sail number allocated to the competitor’s . own Laser. When the competitor does not own (b) Competitors shall not wear or carry non floating a Laser, the number used on the sail shall be the clothing or equipment which in total weight number of the Laser chartered. exceeds 500 grammes dead weight except protective sailing clothing. iii. when a sail is damaged during a series and Rule 7 (d) applies the sail number may contravene (c) For the purposes of weighing clothing and Rules 4 (a) and (e) ii only when written permission equipment as required by RRS Appendix H three for a sail number change is given by the Race coat hangers may be used instead of a rack. Committee. 7. SAILING REQUIREMENTS (f) National Letters, if required, shall conform to the (a) The Laser shall be raced with either one or two same type, size, spacing and requirements as sail persons aboard.

34 Valid from 4th February 2008 When two persons race a Laser they shall race (a) A rope handle passing through not more than two together throughout the entire race or series of holes of maximum diameter 12.5 mm above a line races without alternating at the helm. drawn from the bottom of the centreboard stop, (b) The rudder shall be maintained in the full down parallel to the top of the centreboard is permitted. position except whilst racing in water less than A plastic/rubber tube and/or tape are permitted on 1.5m deep unless otherwise specified in the sailing the handle of the centreboard. instructions. (b) The trailing edge of the centreboard may be (c) No part of the helmsman or crew may be placed sharpened by sanding the blade between the forward of the mast while racing. trailing edge and a line 100 mm parallel to the trailing edge, provided the distance between the Sails (d) leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade is In a series of races a sail shall not be changed for not reduced. another unless written permission for an individual change is obtained from the race committee. (c) Surface refinishing of the centreboard is permitted Written permission shall only be given in the event provided the original shape, thickness and of a sail damaged beyond repair or damaged to characteristics are not altered. the extent that it cannot be repaired before the (d) One layer of general purpose self adhesive plastic start of the next race in a series. In the event of a tape (includes duct and gaffer tape) of maximum change the damaged sail shall not be used again 2mm thickness and of a maximum size of 30mm in that series even if it is subsequently repaired. x 30mm may be applied at the top front corner of For the purpose of this rule, a series is deemed the centreboard case. to be two or more individual races which count (e) A wood centreboard shall not be used on a hull towards an overall points total. that was originally supplied with a non wood centreboard. 8. HULL COATINGS The use of slowly soluble applications which might (f) A tie line or shock cord shall be attached to alter the boundary layer characteristics of the hull are the small hole in the upper forward corner of prohibited. the centreboard, and any of the bow eye, the cunningham fairlead, the “Builder Supplied” deck 9. CLASS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP block fitting and the mast to prevent loss of the No person is permitted to race a Laser in any Fleet, centreboard in event of a capsize. The tie line or interFleet, District, or other sanctioned event unless at shock cord may be looped around the bow, but least one member of the crew is a current member of shall not be attached to the gunwale. Attachment the International Laser Class Association (a member of a can be by knots or loops in the shock cord, and/or District Laser Association duly established in accordance tie lines, shackles, clips, hooks or eyes. with the Constitution is a member of the International (g) The components of the "Builder Supplied" Laser Class Association). centreboard stopper may be secured together by 10. ADVERTISING glue, screws, bolts, nuts and washers, provided For the purposes of RRS 79 and ISAF Regulation 20.4.2 the original shape and dimensions are not (a) Advertising Code Category C shall apply to the Laser, reduced. Laser Radial and Laser 4.7. 15. RUDDER (a) The trailing edge of the rudder blade may be sharpened by sanding the blade between the PART THREE trailing edge and a line 60 mm parallel to the OPTIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO PARTS ONE trailing edge, provided the distance between the AND TWO leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade is 11. HULL FINISH not reduced. (a) Waxing, polishing and fine wet and dry sanding (b) Surface refinishing of the rudder blade is permitted of the hull is permitted, provided the intention and provided that the original shape, thickness and effect is to polish the hull only. Polishing/sanding characteristics are not altered. shall not be used to remove mould imperfections. (c) The rudder blade and/or rudder head holes may (b) Sanding and refinishing of the hull with the be enlarged up to a maximum diameter of 10mm. intention or effect to lighten the hull or improve the The rudder bolt and bush set may be replaced performance, finish, materials or shape beyond with a larger diameter bolt to fit this hole. The bolt the original is not permitted. head, nut and washers shall fall within a 20mm 12. TRANSOM DRAIN BUNG diameter circle. A retaining line may be attached to the transom drain (d) To achieve the maximum 78 degree rudder angle bung and the gudgeon. relative to the bottom edge of the rudder head, the 13. SELF BAILER leading edge of the blade may be cut away where A self-bailing device as supplied only by the builder it touches the spacing pin. may be added. The bailer may be sealed with tape, (e) To restrict the rudder angle to maximum 78 filler or glue along its edge where it joins the hull and degrees relative to the bottom edge of the rudder at the screw hole. Filling the screw hole level with the head, the lower forward spacing pin shall be flat surface of the bailer is permitted. Fairing the flat wound with flexible adhesive tape. surface of the bailer to the hull shape or changing the profile of the bailer is not permitted. The drain bung (f) The rudder pintles may be fitted with spacers to lift may be removed from the self-bailer, and the self bailer the rudder head to allow the tiller to clear the deck opening pin may be secured to the cockpit floor with self at the transom. adhesive plastic tape. (g) The rudder downhaul line may have multiple 14. CENTREBOARD purchases. 35 Valid from 4th February 2008 (h) A hole may be drilled in the top rudder pintle and adjustable. a pin or clip inserted in the hole to prevent loss of (d) A shock cord may be attached between the aft the rudder. end of the hiking strap and to either the traveller (i) A wood rudder shall not be used on a hull that was cleat, or the hiking strap eye straps at the aft end originally supplied with a non wood rudder. of the cockpit. 16. TILLER 18. BOOM (a) The tiller and tiller extension are not restricted in (a) A metal sleeve supplied by the builder of maximum any way except that the tiller: length 900 mm may be fixed inside the boom. The sleeve shall not extend aft of the point 1220 mm i. shall be capable of being removed from the rudder from the front end of the boom (including plug). head. (b) The stainless steel mainsheet eye strap between ii. shall be fitted with a cleat, hook, pin or eye to the two blocks on the boom may be replaced with secure the downhaul. a soft strap. The maximum width of the soft strap iii. shall, except for normal wear caused by the shall be 26mm. The soft strap shall only be fixed traveller rope, be straight along its topmost edge to the boom using the holes drilled by the builder between a point 30 mm in front of the forward as shown in the diagram below. edge of the rudder head and the cockpit end of the tiller. 19. MAST (b) The tiller may be fitted with an “anti wear” strip or tube of not more than 200 mm in length placed (a) To prevent abrasion of the mast step, a tube or above the level of the straight edge required by 16 collar of uniform thickness not exceeding 1 mm (a) iii and only where the traveller crosses the tiller. may be placed around the entire circumference of the lower mast or the mast step cavity. The tube (c) The use of a tiller retaining pin is optional. or collar shall not extend more than 10 mm above 17. HIKING STRAP deck level. (a) The hiking strap may be substituted with any type In addition, a disc of uniform thickness not of non-stretch material and it may be padded. exceeding 1mm in thickness may be placed in the (b) The hiking strap may be fixed to the cockpit at bottom of the mast step. the forward end by wrapping the strap around the (b) The mast or mast cavity may be lubricated. mainsheet block plastic pressure plate or by using (c) Tape or other bushing material may be applied to both the centreboard friction attachment plate and both the plastic end cap, the collar of the upper the mainsheet block plastic pressure plate. mast and the upper mast to ensure a snug fit. (c) The hiking strap supporting line between the The tape or bushing material may only be used aft end of the hiking strap and the eye straps on that portion of the plastic parts that actually on the aft face of the cockpit may be rigged in slide into the lower section and/or between the any manner so that the hiking strap is fixed or

DiagramCROSS for RuleSECTIONS 18(b) THROUGH BOOMS AND SOFT STRAPS SHOWING THE ONLY LEGAL FIXING OPTIONS OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 SINGLE RIVET OPTION, SOFT TWO RIVET OPTION TWO RIVET OPTION STRAP MAY BE, BUT DOES NOT ON SOFT STRAP SEWN ON SHORT SOFT STRAP HAVE TO BE, SEWN INTO A LOOP INTO A LOOP

15mm*

SOFT STRAP SOFT STRAP

MAINSHEET IN NORMAL SAILING POSITION NOTES: 1. 15mm DIMENSION MARKED * IS NOMINAL 2. HOLES FOR OPTIONS 2 AND 3 ARE POSITIONED TO FIT THE ORIGINAL STAINLESS STEEL EYE STRAP 3. NO BOOM SHALL BE DRILLED WITH THREE HOLES AT THE BOOM STRAP POSITION

36 Valid from 4th February 2008 upper mast and the collar and it shall be a uniform the mast. thickness around the circumference. Taping or (d) Sail panels and luff sleeves shall not be replaced. bushing material above the collar to fair the collar (e) Any flotation equipment (flotation foam blocks into the mast is prohibited. or Cubitainer inserts) that is defective or has (d) Flexible adhesive tape may be applied to the been removed shall be replaced by fully air filled, outside of the joint of the upper and lower mast builder supplied, Cubitainer inserts which shall sections to a limit of 40mm above and below the have an equal volume to the defective or removed joint to prevent rotation of the mast sections at the flotation equipment. joint.. 20. INSPECTION PORTS PART FOUR Inspection ports not exceeding 153 mm internal diameter may be installed on the deck or in the cockpit to provide LASER RADIAL RIG AND LASER 4.7 access to the hull cavity, provided that any inspection RIG OPTIONS port is fitted with watertight threaded covers (any bayonet Part 4 of the Laser Class Rules shall be read in mounted parts are deemed to be not threaded). Storage conjunction with the remainder of the Laser Class receptacles are permitted underneath hatch covers. Rules. 21. CLIPS AND STORAGE BAGS When the Laser Radial or the Laser 4.7 rigs are used the Rules of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the Laser Class Rules Clips, ties or bags to stow or secure safety or other apply except where specifically amended by Part 4. equipment may be used on the deck, in the cockpit, or around the mast. 27. LASER RADIAL 22. COMPASS (a) The Laser Radial sail and bottom mast as supplied by a licensed Builder shall conform to the One compass is permitted mounted on any part of measurement diagrams which form part of these the deck or the cockpit provided that the hull cavity Rules. is not pierced by anything other than the fasteners. The Laser Radial rig may be used in any Laser Compasses shall not be fitted to inspection ports. (b) regatta subject to the conditions in 27 (c) and Electronic and digital compasses are prohibited. any restrictions in the Notice of Race and Sailing 23. WIND INDICATORS Instructions. (a) Wind indicators may be attached as desired (c) The Laser Radial rig may only be used in District provided the sail is not cut and the buoyancy Championships and higher level regattas when qualities of the hull and mast are not impaired. prescribed in the Notice of Race and Sailing (b) Ribbons, wool or similar wind indicators may be Instructions. attached to the sail. (d) In a series of races a Laser Radial rig shall not be 24. TAPE changed for a Laser or Laser 4.7 rig. A series is 2 or more races that count towards an overall points The use of flexible adhesive tape or similar is permitted total. to secure shackle pins and clips, and to bind sheets, lines and rigging, except that tapes shall not be used (e) SAIL REGISTRATION NUMBERS & NATIONAL to construct new fittings or modify the function of the LETTERS existing fittings. Rules 4(c) and (f) shall be amended to read as follows: 25. SAFETY EQUIPMENT 4(c) For Laser Radial sails with numbers above 153000 and sails purchased after 1st June 1993 the sail Any additional equipment required by an international, numbers shall be glued or sewn on each side national or other governing authority for safety purposes of the sail, with the bottom of the numbers on may be fitted or carried provided it is not used in the starboard side of the sail placed along a line contravention of the FUNDAMENTAL RULE. parallel to and 400 mm (+ or - 12 mm) below 26. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE the underside of the middle batten pocket. The (a) Repairs and preventative maintenance to the sail, bottom of the numbers on the port side of the sail hull, deck, centreboard, rudder, mast, boom or shall be placed on a line 400 mm (+ or - 12 mm) below and parallel to the bottom of the numbers on any fittings and fixings may be carried out without the starboard side of the sail. The starboard sail violation of these Rules provided such repairs numbers shall commence 100 mm (+ or - 12 mm) are made in such a way that the essential shape, from the leech and the port side numbers shall characteristics or function of the original are not finish 100 mm (+ or - 12 mm) from the leech. affected. (Refer to sail number application diagram for (b) In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the procedure for applying numbers & letters) replacement of fittings as authorised by these 4(f) National Letters, if required, shall conform to the Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type, size, spacing and requirements as sail same type as the original and shall be placed numbers (refer rule 4(b), (c), (d) and (e)) and shall in a position conforming to the Measurement be positioned as follows (also see diagram): Diagrams. The top of the letters on the starboard side of the (c) Preventative maintenance shall include the sail shall be placed on the bottom edge of the replacement of fastenings with alternatives and bottom batten pocket and its extension (+ 12 mm). the reversing of spars provided that the fittings The starboard letters shall commence 100 mm are replaced in accordance with the Measurement (+ or - 12 mm) from the leech. The bottom of the Diagrams (tolerances shall not be used to alter letters on the port side shall be placed on a line the position of fittings) and that any holes in the 400 mm (+ or - 12 mm) below and parallel to the top section of the mast are permanently sealed bottom of the letters on the starboard side of the with a rivet or similar to maintain the buoyancy of

Valid from 4th February 2008 sail. The port letters shall finish 100 mm (+ or - 12 Laser 4.7 numbers (refer rule 28 (e) 4 (b)). mm) from the leech. The letters shall all be the For all Laser 4.7 sails with numbers from same colour, which may be one of the colours of 190000, and for sails purchased from 1 April the digits of the sail number, or another distinctive 2006 onwards, The bottom of the starboard side colour. letters shall be placed along a line 270mm below National Letters shall be required at all World and parallel to the bottom of the numbers on the Championships, Regional Championships and port side and start 100mm (+ or –12mm) from events described as international events in the the leech. The bottom of the letters on the port notice of race or sailing instructions. National side shall be placed along a line 270mm below Letters may be required at any other regatta by and parallel to the bottom of the letters on the the notice of race or sailing instructions. starboard side and finish 100mm (+ or –12mm) (f) CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT from the leech. Rule 6(a) shall be amended to read as follows: For Laser 4.7 sails with numbers under 190000 that were purchased before 1 April 2006, they 6(a) For the purposes of RRS 43.1 (b) the maximum total weight of competitors clothing and equipment may be placed as above or along the same line, shall be 8 kg. 270mm below and parallel to the bottom of the numbers on the port side, on opposite sides of the 28. LASER 4.7 sail. The letters on the port side shall be closer (a) The Laser 4.7 sail and bottom mast as supplied to the leech than those on the starboard side, by a licensed Builder shall conform to the with the port side letters finishing 100mm (+ or measurement diagrams which form part of these – 12mm) from the leech. Rules. National Letters shall be required at all World (b) The Laser 4.7 rig may be used in any Laser Championships, Regional Championships and regatta subject to the conditions in 28 (c) and events described as international events in the any restrictions in the Notice of Race and Sailing notice of race or sailing instructions. National Instructions. Letters may be required at any other regatta by (c) The Laser 4.7 rig may only be used in District the notice of race or sailing instructions. Championships and higher level regattas when The letters shall all be the same colour, which prescribed in the Notice of Race and Sailing may be one of the colours of the digits of the sail Instructions. number, or another distinctive colour. (d) In a series of races a Laser 4.7 rig shall not be (f) MAST changed for a Laser or Laser Radial rig. A series Rule 5 shall be amended to read as follows: is 2 or more races that count towards an overall points total. 5 The Laser 4.7 bottom mast is supplied with a pre- bend aft of approximately 5 degrees. The pre- (e) SAIL REGISTRATION NUMBERS bend shall not be increased or decreased. No top Rules 4(b), 4(c) and 4(f) shall be amended to read as mast that has permanent bend in it shall be used follows: at any time. 4(b) On Laser 4.7 sails all numbers shall be in (g) CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT accordance with the Racing Rules of Sailing and Rule 6(a) shall be amended to read as follows: shall be of the following minimum dimensions: 6(a) In alteration of RRS 43.1 (b) the maximum total Height 220 mm. weight of competitors clothing and equipment Width 150 mm excluding No.1. shall be 7 kg. Thickness 30 mm. Note: Optimist Class legal numbers conform to PART FIVE this rule 29. AMENDMENTS Space between adjoining numbers / letters and Amendments to these Rules shall be approved by each rows minimum 30 mm. of: Sail numbers shall be regularly spaced. (a) the World Council Numbers on the starboard side shall be placed (b) the Advisory Council above those on the port side. (c) at least two thirds of the membership replying Each number digit shall be one colour only. in writing to the International Office of the Class The numbers shall be solid and easy to read. in response to a postal ballot published by the 4(c) For Laser 4.7 sails with numbers above 153000 International Office of the Class. Only those and sails purchased after 1st June 1993 the sail postal votes returned to the International Office numbers shall be glued or sewn on each side of within 6 months from the date of publication of the the sail, with the bottom of the starboard numbers rule change shall be valid, and placed along the top edge of the seam below (d) the ISAF. the middle batten pocket (+ 12 mm). The port side numbers shall be placed along a line 270mm below and parallel to the bottom of the starboard side numbers. The starboard side numbers shall commence 100 mm (+ or - 12 mm) from the leech and the port side numbers shall end 100 mm (+ or - 12 mm) from the leech. (Refer to sail number application diagram for procedure for applying numbers & letters) 4(f) National letters, if required, shall conform to the same type, size, spacing and requirements as

38 Valid from 4th February 2008 Class Rule Interpretations 1. Fastenings (Rule 26(c)) shall include screws, bolts, nuts, washers and rivets. 2. Rudder blade head thickness: Interpretation to Rule 15 Rudder and rule 26.a Repairs: Padding of uniform thickness may be used to ﬁll the gap between the rudder blade and the rudder head provided that the padding covers completely the part of the rudder blade that comes into contact with the rudder head and that the thickness of the rudder blade plus the padding does not exceed 20.3mm. The Class Rules have been clariﬁed to include all previously published Class Rule Interpretations. Meas urement Diagrams All dimens ions s hown in millimetres Measurements are shown only as a guide to replacement in the event of failure

3961

3848

2947 Mainsheet

block to be attached 2903

to eyestrap over friction pad on foward end IN

of hiking strap, held with fasteners arrowed M

100

100 12 75

2538 Wooden

12 2426

AX backing plates

M are under the deck IN for the fitting of cam or clam cleats M

965

138

Eyes at aft 50

end of cockpit 796 MAX

684

290

IN MIN 965

235

M MAX 1067

39 Valid from 4th February 2008 LASER, LASER RADIAL & LASER 4.7 MAST TOP SECTION

MAX 3600 (INCLUDING TOP PLUG)

305 +/- 5

LASER, LASER RADIAL & LASER 4.7 BOOM

MAX 2740 AFT EDGE OF FITTING 1186 +/- 12

MAX 482 1047 +/- 25 71 +/- 12 AFTERMOST PART 1653 +/- 12 OF FITTING

All dimensions shown in millimetres (not to scale) STOPPER

DECKLINE

KEEL LINE

MAX 635 MAX 78 341 203

MAX 680 MAX 527

TRAILING EDGE

R=60 R=60

66 135

MAX 33 MAX MAX 20 MAX

40 Valid from 4th February 2008 Luff 1/2 foot and Leech m easurem ents to be taken from front corner of luff sleeve. LASER STANDARD SAIL & MAST BO TTOM SECTION All dim ensions show n in m illim etres (not to scale)

M AX 965 3/4 LEECH BATTENS 450 600 MAX M AX 400 MAX N 430 MI

MAX 1720 1/2 LEECH

640 M AX N 620 MI For Concave Batten Caps please see page 54

1/4 LEECH 2330 M AX 640 M AX N 620 MI

385

185

o o 90 90

LUFF LEECH MAX 5130 M AX 495 1/2 FOOT M AX 5380 M AX 5570 FOOT M AX 2740

M AX 2865 (INCLUDING BASE PLUG ) LO W EST PART OF FITTING

MIN 445 945 +/-5

41 Valid from 4th February 2008 Luff 1/2 foot and Leech m easurem ents to be taken from front corner of luff sleeve.

LASER RADIAL SAIL & MAST BO TTOM SECTION All dim ensions show n in m illim etres (not to scale)

M AX 930 3/4 LEECH BATTENS 450 600 MAX M AX 400 MAX N 430 MI

M AX 1725 1/2 LEECH

640 M AX N 620 MI For Concave Batten Caps please see page 54

1/4 LEECH AX 2345 M 640 M AX N 620 MI

385

185

100

o o 90 90

LUFF LEECH M AX 495 M AX 5010 M AX 4560 1/2 FO OT M AX 4780 FOOT M AX 2740 M AX 2262 (INCLUDING BASE PLUG ) INNER SLEEVE 1400 FROM TO P OF BASE PLUG

MIN LO W EST PART OF FITTING 445 945 +/-5

42 Valid from 4th February 2008 Luff and Leech m easurem ents to be taken from front corner of luff sleeve.

LASER 4.7 SAIL & MAST BO TTOM SECTION All dim ensions show n in m illim etres (not to scale) 450 M AX N 430 MI M AX 835 3/4 LEECH BATTENS 600 MAX 400 MAX

M AX 1500 1/2 LEECH 640 AX 620 M N MI For Concave Batten Caps please see page 54

1/4 LEECH M AX 2060 640 M M AX 620 AX N MI

295

145

100

M o o 90 90

LEECH LUFF M AX 4540 M AX 4085 FOOT M AX 2480

5 M AX 1810 (INCLUDING BASE PLUG )

MIN APPR 445 945 +/-5

43 Valid from 4th February 2008 (c) District Secretary who shall be responsible for ILCA By-Law 2: maintaining all membership and other records and correspondence of the District Association, District General By-Law the preparation of the District Newsletter, if any, and shall otherwise carry out such responsi- 1. NAME bilities as may be assigned to him by the District Chairman; The name of the District Association shall be the (Name or Geographic Designation) ...... Laser Association (d) District Treasurer who shall be responsible for and it shall have its offices at Address ...... in the determination of the entitlement of applicants to City of ...... membership in accordance with Paragraph 10 of the Constitution, the collection of dues to be 2. OBJECTS levied for membership in accordance with Section The objects of the District Association are 11 of the said Constitution, the maintenance of all (a) to provide a medium of exchange of information accounts to the District membership thereon and among Laser Sailors in the District; preparation of an annual financial statement for the membership; and (b) to promote and develop Laser Class racing within this District; (e) District Measurer, if one is appointed by the Chief Measurer of the International Laser Class (c) to encourage and foster the enjoyment of the Association, who shall carry out the responsibili- sporting and recreational aspects of sailing through ties set forth in subparagraph (6) of paragraph 8 of the development of fleets within the District; and the Constitution. (d) to co-ordinate the activities of this District with 5. The District Association may appoint such other Districts within the Region. additional officers to perform such duties or to 3. FLEET CHARTERS carry out such special projects as may from time to time be determined by the District Association (1) A fleet may be granted a Fleet Charter and they shall hold office for such term as it may upon application to the District Association by determine. six or more persons who are members of the International Laser Class Association and who 6. The District Association may appoint such are individual owners of Lasers within an area or committees, as may be deemed appropriate from club deemed appropriate having regard to locality time to time to carry out the functions and duties where regular racing activity is easily accessible to as are prescribed by the District Association; and members of that Fleet. the District Chairman shall be a member ex-officio of any committee so established. (2) Notwithstanding Paragraph (1), a special Fleet may be chartered in any locality for the purposes 7. ANNUAL MEETINGS AND ELECTION TO of accommodating specific members of the OFFICE armed forces, an educational institution, a junior (1) The District Association shall hold an Annual programme or any other non-profit organisation. Meeting at such time as may be determined by (3) A Fleet Captain, and such other officers if any as resolution of the District Association, but not later the Fleet may deem necessary, shall be elected than fifteen months from the date of the last Annual annually from among the members of the Fleet Meeting. in such manner as is prescribed by the Fleet, (2) Notice of the Annual Meeting shall be sent to all unless otherwise provided by a By-Law of the members of the District Association not less than District Association, and shall be responsible to fourteen days prior to the Meeting and such notice the District Association for the organisation of the shall include: Fleet and the due compliance by the members of the Fleet with the provisions of the Constitution (a) an agenda for the said Meeting, and By-Laws of the Association. (b) a notice of any special By-Law whether to amend 4. ASSOCIATION OFFICERS the District General By-Law or to enact any other By-Laws, The District Association shall be comprised of a (c) a summary of the annual reports of the District (a) District Chairman who shall be responsible for Chairman and the Treasurer, and the co-ordination of all activities of the District Association within the District, shall represent (d) a report of the nominating committee, if any, for the District at Annual Meetings of the Region the election of officers for the ensuing year. in accordance with the Constitution of the (3) Any member of the District Association shall be International Laser Class Association, shall chair entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting and all Annual Meetings of the District Association, and to vote thereat. shall otherwise perform the normal functions of the senior officer within the District; (4) A majority of members voting in favour of a resolution at the Annual Meeting shall be sufficient, (b) District Vice Chairman who shall act in the place except for resolutions which report to amend the instead of the Chairman in the event of his inability District General By-Law or to enact any other or refusal to act and in addition he shall be the By-Law which shall require a two-thirds majority Sailing Secretary of the District and be responsible thereof to be effective. for the development of District racing programmes of all kinds, the supervision of sanctioned events, (5) Officers of the Association elected at an Annual and co-ordination with other Sailing Secretaries of General Meeting of the Association shall hold all inter-District racing; office until their successors are elected.

44 Valid from 4th February 2008 8. FEES By-Law as may be required to meet the laws of such District or any special circumstances, The annual fees of the District Association shall be provided such additions are not inconsistent with payable to the Association not later than the first day the provisions of the Constitution or this By-Law. of March in any year or such other day as the District Association shall by By-Law determine, provided that no person may race a Laser in any event after the last ILCA By-Law 3: date for payment shall fall due unless the said dues have been fully paid and he shall be a member of the International Laser Class Association as required by Measurement the Class Rules. 1. If a protest is lodged against a yacht alleging that there has been an alteration or addition thereto 9. DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS not permitted by the Rules of the Class, and the (1) The District Association shall annually sponsor a Race Committee, on investigation, is in doubt as District Championship sailing event which shall to whether a violation of the Rules has occurred, it be open to any member of the District Association shall measure the part of yacht subject to protest to be held at such place within the District as the in accordance with paragraph 2. District Association shall determine. 2. (a) Hull (2) The District Championship event shall be The part of the hull of the yacht subject to protest conducted in accordance with the provisions of the shall be measured in accordance with the Racing By-Law passed by the World Council. measurement directions attached as Schedule 10. BY-LAWS A and the same part of not less than five (5) other Lasers, chosen by the Race Committee The District Association may make By-Laws for the as random samples, shall be measured in the purpose of carrying out the objects of these General same manner. The Race Committee shall select, By-Laws and, without restricting the generality of the if possible, Lasers which show no evidence of foregoing, may make By-Laws having been repaired or altered and which do not (1) determining the fiscal year of the District have inspection ports. Association; The arithmetic mean of the measurements of the (2) determining the period within which the Annual boats chosen as the sample shall be calculated, General Meeting must be held; and the protested yacht shall be disqualified if the difference between the mean values so (3) establishing nominating committees and methods determined and the measurement on the yacht of formation thereof; subject to protest shall exceed the following values (4) subject to any By-Law of the International Laser for the measurements indicated: Class Association, respecting the conduct of any any point along the keel line (rocker): 2 mm regatta within the District and the eligibility of any other area of the hull: 3 mm members for major racing events; (b) (5) respecting the acceptance of deeds of gift of Equipment trophies; If any mast, boom, fitting, centreboard or rudder (6) changing the Head Office of the District; is the subject of a protest as to size, shape or location, measurement thereof shall be governed (7) respecting the conduct of the business of the by the drawings and tolerances set forth in the District; Measurement Diagrams (Ref: By-Law 1 - Rules) (8) giving effect to the provisions of any local or 3. This By-Law shall be read and construed in general public law having application in the District conjunction with the Rules of the International enacted by any governmental body having jurisdic- Laser Class Association and the Interpretation of tion; the Chief Measurer, and may be amended by the World Council with the approval of the International (9) respecting the organisation, constitution, and Sailing Federation. operation of fleets within the District; and Schedule A to By-Law 3 (10) respecting the constitution and eligibility for committees including nominating committees. 1. Measurement Template 11. COMING INTO FORCE

) (1) This By-Law comes into force 1400 m m (EXACT)

OX (a) in respect of any District established by the World m m

350 350

APPR

Council prior to the first day of November 1973, on ( the said date; and 1400 m m (EXACT) 50 m m (APPROX) (b) in respect of any District established on or after the first day of November 1973, on the date of the 2. Measurement of Hull By-Law of the World Council establishing such District pursuant to provisions of Section 8 of the Turn boat upside down. Starting at the transom, Constitution. measure out a distance along the keel line and establish point A, which will fall roughly athwartships of (c) The World Council upon establishing a District point X, the area under protest. shall designate the name of the District and the Lay a straight edge across the transom as shown in the location of the offices thereof and may, in addition, sketch and measure out a distance along the vertical approve any addition to the said District General

45 Valid from 4th February 2008 surface of the gunwale and establish point B, which will Measure the shortest point from point X to the string fall approximately in line with the measured point on the and then repeat procedure with five sample boats. keel line (A) and the area under protest (X). Distances shown are as an example only. Calculate arithmetic mean of the measurements from the five sample boats. Point under protest should not The centre line of the boat must then be established at point A. This will be easy in the front one third of S 85 m m the boat but, to find the centre line in the aft two thirds, 125 m m stretch a string over the centre of the centreboard X 3430 m m opening and the centre of the bailer depression and extend fore and aft, as necessary. Mark the centre line at point A. Now measure from point A to point X and retain this figure to establish an equal point of deviate by more than 2 mm. measurement on the five random sample boats. Place the centre of the measurement template on point A (Diagram 2), line up the vertical arms with points B ILCA By-Law 4: and equalise exactly the distance from the horizontal bar to the inside of the gunwale on each side of the District Measurers boat. 1. The responsibilities of the District Measurer and Measure the shortest distance from point X up to the any assistant should include: vertical bar and record this measurement (96 mm in (a) generally, ensuring that throughout the District, example). the principles of the Rules are understood and This procedure should now be repeated using all the complied with; distances established above and a similar reading (b) for sanctioned events and other events designated obtained for the distances from the hull to the horizontal by the District Chairman as requiring the cross bar on the other five sample boats. attendance of the District Measurer: Example: Measurements on 5 sample boats: (1) perform a pre-race inspection of all boats to be 93 + 94 + 94 + 97 + 96 = 474 sailed in such event and report to each owner and Arithmetic mean = 474/5 = 94.8 to the Race Committee Chairman the owner and number of any boat which, if sailed in such event, Measurement on protested boat = 96 would violate the Rules and be subject to protest; Difference = 1.2 (2) assist the Race Committee at such event, Diagram 1 upon request, with any protests to which the B Measurement By-Law applies; 1145 m m

under protest (3) issue interim rulings respecting the Rules, not X previously the subject of an Interpretation of the Chief Measurer, provided that such interpretation 450 m m to establish centreline shall be committed to writing following such event

1140 m m and submitted to the Chief Measurer for confir- A mation or variation as he shall see fit. Any such interim interpretation shall be binding and valid for the event for which it shall have been issued. 1145 m m B Straight edge (c) carry out such additional responsibilities (as a member of the Executive of the District Association) as may be assigned to him.

Diagram 2 2. No person shall be nominated for the position of

m m District Measurer unless he has displayed, to the 0 = EQUAL 96 96 MEASUREMENTS satisfaction of the District Chairman and Sailing Secretary:

450 m m 0

0 0 (a) a thorough appreciation of the Constitution of the X Laser Class; (b) an appreciation of the principles as set forth in Part 1 of the Rules; This does not exceed mean value by more than 3 mm, (c) a thorough knowledge of the Rules, the therefore protest is disallowed. Interpretations issued thereunder and the Measurement By-Law of the Class, including the Measurement of Rocker ability to carry out measurements in accordance Turn boat upside down. Measure out a distance of with the Measurement By-Law; and 3430 mm along the keel line of the boat. (d) that he is a person who maintains his Laser in a Set up a taut string over the centre line of the boat condition which does not violate any of the Rules exactly 125 mm above the keel at the transom and 85 of the Class and whose attitude towards the mm above the keel at 3430 mm from the transom. enforcement of the Rules has been and is likely to be, beyond reproach. Measure distance along keel to point under protest (point X) and retain this figure to establish an equal 3. The District Chairman, upon satisfying himself point of measurement on the five sample boats. in respect of the items set forth in paragraph 2 above, shall submit the recommendation for

46 Valid from 4th February 2008 the appointment of the District Measurer to the World Championships Executive Secretary of the World Council or the Regional Council. Winner 3 Chevrons Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers 2 Chevrons 4. The Executive Secretary shall forthwith communicate the recommendation to the Chief Each daily 1st place finisher 1 Chevron Measurer and shall confirm the appointment, if the Series 4th & 5th place finishers 1 Chevron same is approved. Regional Championships 5. District Measurers, with the approval of the (which may be known as “Bar Events”) District Chairman, may appoint assistant District Measurers from time to time, who meet the Winner 3 Bars requirements of paragraph 2, for the purpose of Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers 2 Bars attending a sanctioned or other event designated Each daily 1st place finisher 1 Bar as requiring the presence of the District Measurer. Series 4th & 5th place finishers 1 Bar Such appointment shall be for one specific event. Multi District Events ILCA By-Law 5: (which may be known as “Medallion Events”) Sanctioned Events and Winner 3 Medallions Honour Awards Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers 2 Medallions Each daily 1st place finisher 1 Medallion SANCTIONED EVENTS Series 4th & 5th place finishers 1 Medallion 1. The following events shall be deemed to District Sanctioned Events be Sanctioned Events for the purposes of the (which may be known as “Diamond Events”) Constitution, the Rules and the By-Laws of the Association: Winner 3 Diamonds Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers 2 Diamonds (a) World Championship events; Each daily 1st place finisher 1 Diamond (b) Regional Championship events approved by the Series 4th & 5th place finishers 1 Diamond World Council, including the North American, European, Central & South American and the 5. A member may carry on his sail only one award, Asian Pacific Championship, whether or not a which shall be the highest award won at any time Region has been established; by such member; it being understood that the highest awards are Chevrons, Bars, Medallions (c) Multi District events (other than district, regional and Diamonds in that order. or World Championship) including North American Midwinters, Canadian, US, Nordic, Australian and 6. (a) The symbols representing the sail awards shall Middle East Championships; be glued on or sewn to each side of the sail in the third panel from the top of the sail, with (d) District Championship events, including the first award being placed in the uppermost District Ladies’ Championship, District Junior position as specified in Schedule A. Championship; (b) The symbols shall be in red for events which (e) Such other events as may be designated by the are not restricted, green for events restricted World Council or a Regional Executive Committee, to women, blue for events restricted to as the case may be. juniors, and light blue for events restricted 2. Any Sanctioned Event shall be conducted in to Masters (35 years and over). A Masters accordance with the provisions of the Racing By- event may be split into 4 categories: Great Law. Grand Masters (aged 65 and over),Grand Masters (55-64 years), Masters (45-54 years) 3. Honour Awards and Trophies shall only be given and Apprentices (35-44 years) in which case if sufficient entries take part in each category in a honour awards and cubes may be awarded regatta according to the following table: for each category. The minimum number 5-9 Entries 1 award/cube of entries at a Championship in the Great 10-19 Entries 2 awards/cubes Grand Masters category shall be 5; if the 20-29 Entries 3 awards/cubes entries are less than the minimum the Great 30-39 Entries 4 awards/cubes Grand Masters shall be scored with the 40+ Entries 5 awards/cubes Grand Masters. Determination of category for Masters shall be the age attained on the day HONOUR AWARDS before the first scheduled race of a regatta. Sail Awards 7. Sail awards shall be retroactive to all North American, European and District Championships 4. Every member shall be entitled to apply to his sail organised at any time and publicised and known the symbol earned by him racing in a Sanctioned as such; and any dispute as to whether any event Event, in accordance with the following schedule: heretofore qualifies as a Regional or District event herein shall be settled by the World Council on application for interpretation made to the Executive Secretary.

47 Valid from 4th February 2008 Trophies District Events (“Diamond Events”) 8. Every member shall be entitled to receive a Laser cube, in accordance with the following schedule: Winner World Championship Cube inscribed with 3 Diamonds Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers Winner Cube inscribed with 3 Chevrons Cube inscribed with 2 Diamonds Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers Series 4th & 5th place finishers Cube inscribed with 2 Chevrons Cube inscribed with 1 Diamond Each daily 1st place finisher 9. Any member who has earned a Laser cube in Cube inscribed with 1 Chevron any event to which paragraph 3 applies shall be Series 4th & 5th place finishers entitled, if available, to order such cube upon Cube inscribed with 1 Chevron application to the Executive Secretary with Regional Events (“Bar Event”) particulars of the event, time and location; provided Winner that such application shall be certified by the Cube inscribed with 3 Bars District Sailing Secretary or the Race Committee Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers Chairman of such event. The insurance of the Cube inscribed with 2 Bars retroactive trophies shall be at the expense of the Series 4th & 5th place finishers person applying therefore; the cost of the cube Cube inscribed with 1 Bar shall be determined from time to time by the World Multi District Events (“Medallion Events”) Council. Winner 10. In the event of the disposition of a sail, the person Cube inscribed with 3 Medallions holding a sail award shall cause the same to be Series 2nd & 3rd place finishers removed from the sail prior to such disposition. Cube inscribed with 2 Medallions 11. The cubes referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 may Series 4th & 5th place finishers be changed in style and design from time to time Cube inscribed with 1 Medallion by the World Council.

Size and Shape of Aw ard Sym bols Diam ond M edallion Chevron

m m

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Schedule A: Position of Aw ard Sym bols

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48 Valid from 4th February 2008 ILCA By-Law 6: ILCA By-Law 7: Status and Dissolution Postal Ballots 1. The Association is a non-profit organisation. All 1. For the purposes of Constitution article 17 (c) and profit and surpluses shall be used to maintain or improve the Association's facilities and the objects By-Law 1 (Rules) paragraph 29 (c) Postal Ballots of the Constitution. may be published by any of: 2. No profit or surplus shall be distributed other than (a) a printed document to another non-profit making body promoting international sailing on winding up or dissolution of the (b) e-mail Association. (c) e-mail or a printed document and notice on the 3. Dissolution shall be approved by each of: Association's web site (a) The World Council 2. Responses to a Postal Ballot shall be by returning (b) The Advisory Council the Postal Ballot Voting Form by letter, fax, e-mail (c) At least two thirds of the membership replying or completing a designated web based Postal in writing to the International Office of the class Ballot Voting Form. in response to a postal ballot published by the 3. When so designated by the World Council a Postal International Office. Only those postal votes returned to the International Office within 6 months Ballot on a subject that relates only to members of the date of publication of the proposal to owning a specific rig shall be voted upon only by dissolve the Association shall be valid. members owning the specified rig.

World Championship Archives Before 1997, ILCA did not hold separate Laser Radial or Youth Worlds. Except in 1980, entry to the Senior Worlds (Standard Rig) was restricted. Regional Championship archives are on the website: www.laserinternational.org

Entries 204 Countries 29 2006 , Hourtin, FRA 5th Cecilia de Andrade . . . BRA OLYMPIC GAMES 1st Thorbjoern Schierup . . DEN Youth Male: Laser 4.7 2005 Barrington, USA 2004 Athens, GRE 2nd Ioannis Mitakis ...... GRE Entries 237 Countries 27 Entries 92 Countries 16 Countries 42 3rd Gijs Pelt ...... NED 1st Colin Xinn Cheng . . . . SIN Youth Male: Laser 4.7 1st Robert Scheidt ...... BRA 4th Joaquin Blanco ...... ESP 2nd Victor Serezhkin . . . . . RUS 1st Joaquin Blanco ...... ESP 2nd Andreas Geritzer . . . . . AUT 5th Barbaros Tuna . . . . . TUR 3rd Marko Peresa ...... CRO 2nd Adam Sims ...... GBR 3rd Vasilij Zbogar ...... SLO Youth Female: Laser Radial 4th Fran Perucic ...... CRO 3rd Dany Stanisic ...... SLO 4th Paul Goodison ...... GBR Entries 68 Countries 26 5th Giuseppe Linares . . . . ITA 4th Guney Kaptan ...... TUR 5th Gustavo Lima ...... POR 1st Tuula Tenkanen ...... FIN Youth Female: Laser 4.7 5th Marco Teixidor ...... PUR 2000 Sydney, AUS 2nd Susana Romero . . . . . ESP Entries 88 Countries 19 Youth Female: Laser 4.7 Countries 43 3rd Sarah Gunni ...... DEN 1st Victoria Chan ...... SIN 1st Stephanie Roble . . . . . USA 1st Ben Ainslie ...... GBR 4th Anne Haeger ...... USA 2nd Agnieszka Skrzypulec . POL 2nd Annie Haeger ...... USA 2nd Robert Scheidt ...... BRA 5th Mathilde de Kerangat FRA 3rd Julie Chehab ...... FRA 3rd Cecilia Aragao ...... BRA 3rd Michael Blackburn . . . . AUS 2006 Jeju Island, KOR 4th Susana Romero . . . . . ESP 4th Matilde Fabbri ...... ITA 4th Serge Kats ...... NED Open: Laser Standard 5th Tuula Tenkanen . . . . . FIN 5th Nilsu Orgen ...... TUR 5th Andreas Geritzer . . . . . AUT Entries 128 Countries 43 2005 Fortaleza, BRA 2004 Bitez, TUR 1996 Savannah, USA 1st Michael Blackburn . . . . AUS Open: Laser Standard Open: Laser Standard Countries 56 2nd Tom Slingsby ...... AUS Entries 136 Countries 36 Entries 145 Countries 60 1st Robert Scheidt ...... BRA 3rd Rasmus Myrgen . . . . . SWE 1st Robert Scheidt ...... BRA 1st Robert Scheidt ...... BRA 2nd Ben Ainslie ...... GBR 4th Michael Leigh ...... CAN 2nd Vasilij Zbogar ...... SLO 2nd Mark Mendelblatt . . . . . USA 3rd Peer Moberg ...... NOR 5th Gustavo Lima ...... POR 3rd Diego Emilio Romero ARG 3rd Michael Blackburn . . . . AUS 4th Michael Blackburn . . . . AUS 2006 Los Angeles, USA 4th Jeremie Steyaert . . . . FRA 4th Hamish Pepper ...... NZL 5th Stefan Warkalla ...... GER Male: Laser Radial 5th Andrew Murdoch . . . . NZL 5th Karl Suneson ...... SWE WORLD Entries 71 Countries 22 Male: Laser Radial 2004 Brisbane, AUS 1st Fabio Pillar ...... BRA Entries 90 Countries 24 Male: Laser Radial CHAMPIONSHIPS 2nd Steven Le Fevre . . . . . NED 1st Eduardo Magalhães . . BRA Entries 133 Countries 11 2007 Cascais, POR 3rd Steven Krol ...... NED 2nd Brad Funk ...... USA 1st Michael Blackburn . . . . AUS Open: Laser Standard 4th Jon Emmett ...... GBR 3rd Blair Mclay ...... NZL 2nd Aron Lolic ...... CRO Entries 149 Countries 60 5th Ryan Seaton . . . . . IRL 4th Martin Jenkins ...... ARG 3rd Tom Slingsby ...... AUS 1st Tom Slingsby ...... AUS Female: Laser Radial 5th Andreas Perdicaris . . . BRA 4th Blair McLay ...... NZL 2nd Andrew Murdoch . . . . . NZL Entries 89 Countries 31 Female: Laser Radial 5th Marc Orams ...... NZL 3rd Deniss Karpak ...... EST 1st Lijia Xu ...... CHN Entries 76 Countries 31 Female: Laser Radial 4th Mate Arapov ...... CRO 2nd Petra Niemann ...... GER 1st Paige Railey ...... USA Entries 37 Countries 12 5th Paul Goodison ...... GBR 3rd Tania Elias Calles Wolf MEX 2nd Sophie de Turckheim . FRA 1st Krystal Weir ...... AUS Female: Laser Radial 4th Anna Tunnicliffe ...... USA 3rd Anna Tunnicliffe . . . . . USA 2nd Christine Bridge ...... AUS Entries 107 Countries 48 5th Evi Van Ecker ...... BEL 4th Petra Niemann ...... GER 3rd Cecilia Carranza Saroli . . ARG 1st Tatiana Drozdovskaya . BLR Youth Male: Laser Radial 5th Krystal Weir ...... AUS 4th Nufar Edelman ...... ISR 2nd Sari Mutala ...... FIN Entries 140 Countries 21 Youth Male: Laser Radial 5th Gea Jutjens ...... NED 3rd Petra Niemann ...... GER 1st Kyle Rogachenko . . . . USA Entries 77 Countries 23 Youth: Laser Radial 4th Katarzyna Szotynska . . POL 2nd Guilherme Barbosa Lima BRA 1st Blair McLay ...... NZL Entries 108 Countries 18 5th Anna Tunnicliffe . . . . . USA 3rd Mathew Archibald . . . . CAN 2nd Frederico Melo ...... POR 1st Jean Baptiste Bernaz . FRA 2007 The Hague, NED 4th Joaquin Blanco ...... ESP 3rd Ivan Taritas ...... CRO 2nd Nathan Outteridge . . . . AUS Male: Laser Radial 5th James Sandall ...... NZL 4th Antonios Tzortzis . . . . . GRE 3rd Daniel Mihelic ...... CRO Entries 121 Countries 26 Youth Female: Laser Radial 5th James Burman ...... AUS 4th Daniel Jakobsson . . . . BRA 1st Ben Paton ...... GBR Entries 39 Countries 12 Youth Female: Laser Radial 5th Javier Padron ...... ESP 2nd Eduardo Vianen . . . . . NED 1st Claire Dennis ...... USA Entries 26 Countries 13 2004 Riva del Garda, ITA 3rd Steven Krol ...... NED 2nd Susana Romero . . . . . ESP 1st Veronika Haid ...... AUT Entries 276 Countries 23 4th Jon Emmett ...... GBR 3rd Allie Blecher ...... USA 2nd Bruna Cordeiro ...... BRA Youth Male: Laser 4.7 5th James Burman ...... AUS 4th Laura Maes ...... BEL 3rd Viviane de Oliveira . . . BRA 1st Justin Onvlee ...... RSA Youth Male: Laser Radial 5th Stephanie Roble . . . . . USA 4th Luiza de Saboia . . . . . BRA 49 Valid from 4th February 2008