27 February 2025
Modifications that need to be made to all existing boats:
New rules 17.6.5 & 18.4.1: Sail stoppers in mast and boom required (effective from 17 February 2025)
17.6 Mast Bands
17.6.4 The lower edge of the upper band shall not be more than 5715mm above the top edge of the lower band. When racing, no part of the mainsail shall extend above the lower edge of this band.
18.4 Boom Band
The boom shall carry an indelibly marked band of a colour strongly contrasting with the colour of the boom. The band shall not be less than 10mm wide. With the boom fitted on the gooseneck and at right angles to the mast, the distance between the downward projection of the aft edge of the mast, disregarding local projection or cut outs, and the forward edge of the band shall not exceed 2845mm. When racing, no part of the mainsail shall extend aft of the forward edge of this band.
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A.1.4 SPINNAKER
Spinnaker identification sail numbers and national letters are not required. This modifies RRS G.1.3 (C)
