SHIELDS CLASS ASSOCIATION MEASURER’s CORNER
Excerpt from email received August 4th, 2008:
Shields sailors should be aware of a few rule changes and interpretations that the Shields Class Sailing Association has adopted. These changes are mostly in the category of "clean-up". On the Shields web site there is a posting of open and affirmed rule changes and interpretations, see Measurers Corner. The Class Rules on the web have been updated to reflect the state of the rules as of July, 2008.
Based on the recommendations of the Technical Committee and the affirmation by the Governing Board (July 29, 2008) the following rule changes and interpretations have been adopted (see web site for full details):
| Topic/Question |
Short Answer |
Rule |
| May drain holes be cut in the toe rail? |
YES |
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| May the backstay sheave be a Harken 310? |
YES |
|
| May floorboards be reconstructed from plywood? |
YES Fwd of
the Kingpost |
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| What is the allowed purchase of the mainsheet? Can this be accomplished with a fine and course adjust? |
YES |
|
| Can the spinnaker pole be carbon fiber? |
NO |
|
Class Rules indicate the jib batten is 2" wide,
is this correct? |
NO |
|
Does the coaming need to project 2" above
the deck? |
YES Port & Stbd
NO Aft |
|
| Is a fraculator permitted? |
YES |
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Note: If any Fleet objects to above amendments to the specifications they have 60 days to notify the National Measurer of such objections.
Open Topics that are being discussed by the Technical Committee include the following (comments are welcomed - see web site):
• May an electronic compass (i.e., TackTick) be used?
• Is wire the only permitted material for the backstay pennant?
• Can the length of the jib battens be extended?
• Can hiking be assisted using existing lines? What are the limits on athletic hiking?
Submitted on August 4, 2008
Richard Robbins
Shields Class Sailing Association, National Measurer
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