22/9/2016 ERS: Changes ERS 2017 – 2020 • 2017‐2020 version is black • 2013‐2016 version is blue italic Measurement Protests under • When both versions coincide in part RRS 2017 – 2020 Introduction Part 1: Section A Applicability The ERS are rules only if they are invoked by: a) Class Rules. A.1 CLASS RULES b) Adoption in the notice of race and sailing instructions. Class rules may change rules B.1, B.2 and B.3. c) Prescriptions of an MNA for races under its jurisdiction. d) World Sailing Regulations, or e) Other documents that govern an event. The Equipment Rules of Sailing includes and references: a) Rules for use of equipment. b) Definitions of equipment, measurement points and measurements for use in class rules and other rules and regulations. c) Rules governing certification control and equipment inspection 1 22/9/2016 Part 2: Section C Part 1: Section B C.3.1 Certification Authority World Sailing, the MNA in the country where the 2017: certification shall take place, or their delegates. B.1.1 Mast Upper Limit Mark (a) TRILATERAL MAINSAIL C.3.1 Certification Authority The sail shall be below the mast upper limit mark. For the hull: the ISAF, the MNA of the owner, or their (b) QUADRILATERAL MAINSAIL delegates. The throat point shall be below the mast upper limit For other items: the ISAF, the MNA in the country mark. where the certification shall take place, or their delegates. (no reference for QUADRILATERAL MAINSAILS) Part 2: Section C (cont.) Part 2: Section C (cont.) C.3.3 Certificate Documentary proof of successful certification control as C.4.2 Certification Control required by the class rules or a certification authority. For the hull: issued by World Sailing, the MNA of the owner, or their delegates. C.4.2 Certification Measurement For other items: issued by the certification authority. C.3.3 Certificate Documentary proof, issued by the certification authority, of successful certification control of the hull, or any other parts required by the class rules or a certification authority. 2 22/9/2016 Part 2: Section C (cont.) Part 2: Section C (cont.) C.6.3 Boat Control Definitions C.6.3 Boat Control Definitions (b) MEASUREMENT TRIM (b) MEASUREMENT TRIM Trim achieved when two points on the hull(s) are at Measurement trim is achieved when either, as specified in class rules, set distances perpendicular to a plane. The plane, the (i) two points on the hull(s) are at set distances points and distances to be specified in class rules. perpendicular to a plane – the plane, the points and (c) FLOTATION TRIM distances to be specified in class rules, or Trim achieved with the boat floating in accordance (ii) as determined by flotation with the boat in the condition with H.7.1 – Conditions for Weight and Flotation as specified in class rules. Measurement. (c) WATERLINE The line(s) formed by the intersection of the outside of the (d) WATERLINE hull(s) and The line(s) formed by the intersection of the outside of (i) a plane specified in the class rules, or the hull(s) and the water surface when the boat is (ii) the water surface when the boat is floating in floating in measurement trim. measurement trim. Part 2: Section C (cont.) Part 2: Section C (cont.) iv) VARIABLE BALLAST h.) BOAT WEIGHT Water ballast the amount of which may be varied and which The weight of the boat excluding sail(s) may also be moved. and variable ballast. C.6.4 Boat Dimensions (a)BOAT LENGTH i.) WINGSPAN (new) The longitudinal distance between the aftermost point and the The maximum transverse distance foremost point of the boat, excluding sails, with spars set as appropriate. between the outermost points of any wings. 3 22/9/2016 Part 2: Section C (cont.) Part 2: Section C (cont.) j.) LIST ANGLE (new C.6.5 Boat Age (new) The maximum angle of heel of the boat, measured relative (a) SERIES DATE to the boat floating upright, in the condition for weight and flotation measurement with moveable ballast moved fully The date on which the first boat of the design to port or starboard. or the production series was first launched, whichever is earlier. Series Date does not change if the boat is modified. (b) AGE DATE The date on which the boat was first launched, or the date on which the boat was re‐launched following any hull shell modification, excluding the transom, whichever is the later. Part 2: Section D Part 2: Section E D.1.1 Hull The hull shell including any transom, the deck WING (new) including any superstructure, the internal A hull appendage attached to a keel, bilge structure including any cockpit, the fittings keel, canting keel, fin or bulb, primarily associated with these parts and any corrector used to affect leeway and/or lift. weights. FOIL (new) D.3.3 Hull Depth (new) A hull appendage attached to a centreboard, daggerboard, bilgeboard or The vertical distance between the waterplane rudder, primarily used to affect leeway and the lowest point of the hull. and/or produce vertical lift. 4 22/9/2016 Part 2: Section F Part 2: Section F (cont) F.1.4 Spar Types (a)MAST F.1.3 Spar A spar on which the head or throat of a sail, or a The main structural part(s) of the rig, to, or yard, is set. Includes its standing rigging, running from which sails are attached and/or rigging, and spreaders, but not running rigging and fittings that are not essential to the function of the supported. It includes its fittings and any mast as part of the rig. corrector weights. (a)MAST A spar on which the head or throat of a sail, or a yard, is set. Includes its standing rigging, running rigging, spreaders, fittings and any corrector weights, but not running rigging and fittings that are not essential to the function of the mast as part of the rig. Part 2: Section F (cont) Part 2: Section F (cont) BOOM A spar attached at one end to a mast spar or a hull OTHER SPARS and on which the clew of a sail is set and on which the Other spar types include their rigging, but tack and/or foot of the sail may be set. Includes its rigging, but not running rigging, running rigging blocks not running rigging. and/or any kicking strap/strut arrangement. OTHER SPARS BOOM A spar attached at one end to a mast spar or a Other spar types include their rigging, fittings hull and on which the clew of a sail is set and on and any corrector weights, but not running which the tack and/or foot of the sail may be set. rigging. Includes its rigging, fittings and any corrector weights, but not running rigging, running rigging blocks and/or any kicking strap/strut arrangement. 5 22/9/2016 Part 2: Section F (cont) Part 2: Section F (cont) BAR (new) Rigging Types (a) STANDING RIGGING A spar to set and control a kite. Rigging used to support a mast spar or hull spar. It may be adjustable but is not detached when racing except as below: FLYING LINES (new) Standing Rigging types: Rigging used to trim a kite. (i) SHROUD Rigging used to provide transverse support for a mast FRONT LINES (new) spar or hull spar and which may also provide longitudinal support. Flying lines used to transfer the power from a (ii) STAY kite to the crew. Rigging mainly used to provide longitudinal support for a mast spar or hull spar or a sail which may be BACK LINES (new) detached while racing. Flying lines used for steering a kite. (iii) FORESTAY Rigging used to provide forward support for a mast spar. Part 2: Section F (cont) Part 2: Section F (cont) MAINSAIL LUFF MAST DISTANCE (new) FORETRIANGLE HEIGHT The distance between the lower point and the The distance between the intersection of the upper point. sheer and the fore side of the mast spar, FORESTAY HEIGHT extended as necessary, and the forestay The distance between the mast datum point and rigging point. the rigging point or the top point whichever is the lowest. FORETRIANGLE HEIGHT The distance between the intersection of fore HEADSAIL HOIST HEIGHT (new) The distance between the mast datum point and the side of the mast spar, extended as necessary, intersection of the spar and the lower edge of the and the deck including any superstructure, headsail halyard, when at 90° to the spar, each extended as necessary. and the forestay rigging point. 6 22/9/2016 Part 2: Section F (cont) Part 2: Section G F.7 SAIL SETTING MEASUREMENT DEFINITIONS G.1.1 Sail F.7.1 Spinnaker Tack Distance batten pockets and associated fittings The maximum longitudinal distance from the KITE (new) fore side of the mast spar to the end of the longest spinnaker pole or the bowsprit outer A sail attached to the bar. point measured on or near the boat centreplane; or the longitudinal distance from the fore side of PLY the mast spar, extended as necessary, and the A sheet of sail material. (no more mention of deck including any superstucture, forward to the spinnaker tack point on deck; whichever is the layers) greatest. BATTEN POCKET Ply to form a pocket for a batten. (no more use of “additional”) Part 2: Section G (cont) Part 2: Section G (cont) G.4.2 Head Point G.6.2 Secondary Reinforcement HEADSAIL: The intersection of the luff, extended as necessary, and the line at 90° to at a reefing point (no more adjacent to luff or the luff passing through the highest point of leech) the sail excluding attachments and any luff G.7.7 Seven‐Eighths Width (New definition) tape.