Outcome of Membership Vote - Changes to RS600 Class Rules
Further to the recent vote on proposed changes to the RS600 Class Rules, these changes have been agreed. Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. 8 people voted, and all proposed changes were agreed unanimously, except proposal 3 which had 1 vote against.
New Rules are listed below.
Proposed Change 1
Addition of the words “(wire or rope)” to rules 1.2.10.2 and 1.2.10.4 making the revised rules as follows
1.2.10.2 Trapeze wires not less than 2.5 mm diameter (wire or rope)
Proposed Change 2
New sub-paragraph to rule 1.2 as follows:
1.2.13 Control line takeaway guide rings which may be plastic or metal
Addition of wording to sub-paragraph 1.3.12 to prevent holes being drilled into the wingbars to attach footstraps. The revised rule will read:
1.3.12 A maximum of 4 foot straps may be fitted to the wings, although no holes may be drilled in the wingbars in order to attach the straps
Proposed Change 4
Two spelling corrections (“there” changed to “their” and “ond” changed to “and”) within sub-paragraph 1.3.14. The corrected rule will read:
1.3.14 Any number of items may be fitted to the hull or spars provided their sole function is to stow food and/or drinks
Proposed Change 5
Complete re-write of sub-paragraph 1.3.16. The revised paragraph will read:
1.3.16 Control line and trapeze takeaway systems (after exiting the cleats in the case of control lines) may be altered or improved in any way provided that all lines and shockcord remain external to the wingbars and, where not led forward across the foredeck, are routed alongside and close to any wing bar tube. Blocks may be used in lieu of rings apart from the first guide(s) after the cleats which shall be rings. No additional fastenings are to be made to the hull and any extra fastenings are only to be made to the wing bar tubes as follows:
1.3.16.1 Inboard side of longitudinal wingbar, no closer than 10mm from weld joints at either end
1.3.16.2 Forward face of rear transverse wingbars, between 10 and 60mm from weld joints with longitudinal tubes
Proposed Change 6
New sub-paragraph within rule 1.3 as follows:
1.3.19 The mainsheet swivel jammer may be removed and replaced with a suitably attached ratchet block provided that any unused screw holes are filled.
Proposed Change 7
New sub-paragraph within rule 1.3 as follows:
1.3.20 Righting lines may be fitted provided that no additional fastenings are used and that they are routed in line with the principles stated in 1.3.16 above
Proposed Change 8
Deletion of duplicate paragraph number in rule 2.1.
Proposed Change 9
Rewording of Rule 3.1 and deletion of imperial measurements. The revised rule will read:
3.1 There are two wing sets of differing widths that may be fitted to the RS600:-
Wing set “A” giving a total beam of 1931mm
Wing set “B” giving a total beam of 2133mm
The wing set fitted to a hull shall be matched to the Category Helm Weight (CHW) of the helmsman as follows:-
3.1.1 CHW less than 70kg. Wing set “B”
Proposed Change 10
Rewording of Rule 3.2. The revised rule will read:
3.2 The 3kg weight shall be securely fastened to the hull between the daggerboard casing and the main bulkhead, and be distributed equally about the centerline
Proposed Change 11
Deletion of the need for registered wing sets to be shown on Class Association membership cards in rule 3.3. The revised rule will read:
3.3 The wing set and weight used by a helmsman shall be registered with the Class Association
Proposed Change 12
Deletion of duplicate paragraph number in rule 3.4.
The revised RS600 Class Rules will be in the 2008 Yearbook, and are available at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS600&selection=forms If you would like a coy of the revised class rules, please contact the RS Office.
