These are the 3 ballots on which you are being asked for your views:
[color:"blue"] Ballot Nr. 1
In the rules it states: [/color]
1.12 The mainsail
1.12.1 The Mast & mainsail area may not be larger than 15 sq. metres.
1.12.2 The Mainsail luff length may not be longer than 8.1 metre (= 8100 mm).
Where :
Mast & mainsail area = (mainsail area + ½ * mast area)
Mainsail area = all of the mainsail surface area that is outside of the mast while sailing.
Mast area = mainsail luff length multiplied by the circumference of the mast.
Mainsail luff length is defined as : the distance measured alongside the (straight) mast from the
highest point of a normally hoisted mainsail towards the lowest point reached
when the downhaul is used.
[color:"red"] The F16 Governing Council Proposal :
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1.12 The mainsail
1.12.1 The Mast & mainsail area may not be larger than 15 sq. metres.
1.12.2 The Mainsail luff length may not be longer than 8.1 metre (= 8100 mm).
Where :
Mast & mainsail area = (mainsail area + mast area)
Mainsail area = all of the mainsail surface area that is outside of the mast while sailing, measured in accordance with ISAF measurement rules.
Mast area = mast length *maximum circumference of the mast * 0.5
[color:"blue"] Ballot nr 2:
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[color:"red"] F16 Governing Council Proposal to add: [/color]
1.6.4 For the avoidance of doubt, daggerboards/centerboards will conform to the following :
a) Curved/’Banana’ boards will not be allowed.
b) Assymetrical cross-section profile boards will be allowed.
c) Fore/aft movement of the boards when in the down position will not be allowed.
d) End fences/horizontal appendages below the waterline will not be allowed. The board shall be capable of removal, without tools, via the upper opening of the case.
e) There will be no limitation on the daggerboard/centerboard length
[color:"blue"] Ballot nr 3:
In the rules it states: [/color]
Prologue: The Formula 16 class
The Formula 16 class for high performance beach catamarans is a mildly restricted class, reserved for sport catamarans that may be sailed either doublehanded or singlehanded. The designs are of amateur or professional construction and are intended for racing on elapsed time with respect to other Formula 16 designs, as well as Formula 18 class designs.
[color:"red"] F16 Governing Council Proposal : [/color]
Prologue: The Formula 16 class
The Formula 16 class for high performance beach catamarans is a mildly restricted class, reserved for sport catamarans that may be sailed either doublehanded or singlehanded without time adjustment. The designs are of amateur or professional construction and are intended for racing on elapsed time with respect to other Formula 16 designs.
