Haven't had time to go through all posts lately, to much sailing, driving, working and fit family in somewhere.
No worries mate, I estimated that you wouldn't come back with the measurements in a short timeframe. Take you time measuring the sails properly and than apply for a dispensation. I trust your sail is full compliant under the old rule and so this dispensation is garanteed to you.
My secret service agent (I'm king weezy right ? what is a dictator without an excellent spy network ?) already mentioned that your sailmaker had trouble understanding the rules and that your sail looks smaller than the Taipans/F16's. Your example contributed significantly to the choice to get the rules really simplified.
Have just run out to shed and measured mast, to late to pull out sail. Looks like my luff is at least 8.1 more like 8.2 or 8.3.
If you left the bottom as it was on the A-cat then I expect your luff to be around 8.2-8.3 mtr.
Do you include all of sail or head to tack only, mine has flap underneath tack with a slug on it.
From the very top to the very bottom when fully tensioned (stretch). That would definately include the flap on the bottom.
Most classes I have sailed have bands on mast sail is not allowed to pass rather than measuring sail luff.
On boats that are constructed such that the sail can not be stretch to a length longer than the distance between the bands than the distance between the bands is your luff length. However, it must be physically impossible to pass the bands. An obstruction must be present at the banda in the mast groof or something.
Please send your data to Formula16class(at)hotmail.com so we can register your dispensation. And take your time getting the measurements, there is no hurry. The new rules will be implemented and you will be dispensated.
Wouter
Wouter
