The topic of outriggers came up a while back and I asked specifically about any disclaimers for a reaching strut. I agree that it is a safety and rigging saving consideration as opposed to something that improves performance. I have not found an exception so it looks like it falls under the outrigger classification.
Telling racers that they cannot lean over the lifelines and hold a jib out because outriggers are not permitted usually draws a blank stare also. Somewhat related are other clubs appointing a technical committee in observance of RRS 60.4? I am the PHRF handicapper at a Toronto club, the National Yacht Club, so took on that role also. No protests so far, I felt that gentle education of the rules was required first. We have about 200 senior members ( skippers ) and got just over 90 PHRF certificates issued this year. Experience levels range from the world champions in the Beneteau First 36.7 OD, first in IRC and LO300 to never have raced before. It makes deciding on what to enforce a bit difficult. Particularly when it doesn't make sense. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2018 17:05:25 -0500 From: "Matthew L. Wolford" <wolf...@erie.net> I was unaware of this Rule, which I just reviewed. It doesn?t make sense to me to bar a reaching strut, but it sure looks like you are correct. From: Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 07, 2018 4:16 PM I had taken it from the RRS 50.3 that a reaching strut in not allowed in a race. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1
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