Stewart- <br>Remember, we are trying to write rules that will be applicable Internationally. <br>I certainly appreciate there may be some redundancy but that redundancy will vary between Nationalities, regions or even Yacht Clubs or specific regattas. We are trying to make certain that at least a minimum of safety equipment will be carried on all F16 HP boats regardless of where they may be sailed so if the Worlds are held in Australia, for example, it will be "No big deal" to be carrying these items since everyone will have been carrying them all along. Here in the US lifejackets must be ON all boats, for instance, but NOT necessarily worn at all locals, races. etc. <br>Did that help unconfuse you? <br> <br>Kirt<br><br>Kirt Simmons <br>Taipan #159, "A" cat US 48
