Modification to the dimensions of the centre board case does not comply with the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
The rope handle shown is not in the end of the control line and so does not comply with rule 3 (b) ix:
Rope loop handles covered with plastic/rubber tube and/or tape may be included anywhere on the free end of a control line.
As not specifically allowed the rope handle breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
The use of the stopper ball breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
The cleat shown is not within the hiking strap supporting line and so does not comply with rule 17 (c):
“The hiking strap supporting line between the aft end of the hiking strap and the eye straps on the aft face of the cockpit may be rigged in any manner so that the hiking strap is fixed or adjustable and may include one cleat; one ring, thimble, or shackle; or both.”
This cleat has a built in sheave and therefore does not adhere to rule 17 (c) :
The hiking strap supporting line between the aft end of the hiking strap and the eye straps on the aft face of the cockpit may be rigged in any manner so that the hiking strap is fixed or adjustable and may include one cleat; one ring, thimble, or shackle; or both.
Adding a second hiking strap breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
Although Part 3 Rule 17 (a) allows substitution of a hiking strap, a second strap may not be added.
This hiking strap setting breaks rule 17 (d) as the shock cord must be placed through the aft end loop of the hiking strap:
(d) A shock cord may be attached between the aft end of the hiking strap and to either the traveller cleat, or the hiking strap eye straps at the aft end of the cockpit.
A second rope may not be used on the hiking strap support line, this breaks rule 17 (c):
The hiking strap supporting line between the aft end of the hiking strap and the eye straps on the aft face of the cockpit may be rigged in any manner so that the hiking strap is fixed or adjustable.
The hiking strap support line may only consist of 1 line. Attaching additional ropes or pullies therefore breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
Rule 17c defines how the hiking strap may be rigged:
The hiking strap supporting line between the aft end of the hiking strap and the eye straps on the aft face of the cockpit may be rigged in any manner so that the hiking strap is fixed or adjustable.
This violates Rule 21 and the Fundamental Rule.
Rule 21. Clips and Storage Bags
Clips, ties or bags to stow or secure safety or other equipment may be used on the deck, in the cockpit, around the mast or boom.
Storage bags may be tied around the mast OR around the boom, not both.
This is also an addition to sail area and therefore violates the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
The free end of the blue control line is tied to the centre board shock cord, breaking rule 3(b)x, and therefore is not class legal.
Rule 3(b) Control Lines & Fittings
x. The free ends of different control lines (except mainsheet) may be tied together and/or tied to any deck fitting or the centreboard, the centreboard handle or a rope loop used to attach a retaining line. Free ends of control lines shall not be tied to shock cord (except mainsheet).
This illegal mainsheet block breaks rule 26 (b):
In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the replacement of fittings as authorised by these Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type as the original and shall be placed in a position conforming to the Measurement Diagrams.
These traveller fairleads are not the standard part, breaking rule 26(b):
In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the replacement of fittings as authorised by these Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type as the original and shall be placed in a position conforming to the Measurement Diagrams.
The use of a deck block plate breaks rule 26 (b):
In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the replacement of fittings as authorised by these Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type as the original and shall be placed in a position conforming to the Measurement Diagrams.
This illegal traveller breaks rule 3 (a) i:
The traveller shall be a single line. It shall be rigged as a simple closed loop through the traveller eyes and the free end passing through the traveller cleat.
This illegal fitting on the traveller cleat breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
Rule 14(d) states that:
One layer of any material of maximum 2mm thickness and of a maximum size of 30mm x 30mm may be applied at the top front corner of the centreboard case.
This rope breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
The use of this rudder head breaks rule 26 (b):
In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the replacement of fittings as authorised by these Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type as the original and shall be placed in a position conforming to the Measurement Diagrams.
This illegal setting for a missing stopper breaks rule 26 (b):
In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the replacement of fittings as authorised by these Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type as the original and shall be placed in a position conforming to the Measurement Diagrams.
Using two ropes for the traveller breaks rule 3(h)(i):
The traveller shall be a single line. It shall be rigged as a simple closed loop through the traveller eyes and the free end passing through the traveller cleat.
The Chief Measurer has deemed that this arrangement is not a simple loop and therefore not legal. This breaks Rule 3(h) – Traveller (also see Rules 3(a) and 3(b)):
i. The traveller shall be a single line. It shall be rigged as a simple closed loop through the traveller eyes and the free end passing through the traveller cleat.
The use of a broken sheave breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
Use of elastic (under the tape) used to block or jam the centerboard in the casing breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
Use of the material in the photograph between the traveller blocks is not legal as it is not one of the permissible materials in rule 3(h)ii:
A spring, ball or tape may be used between the traveller blocks.
Use of additional loops in the traveller line is not legal as it breaks rule 3(h)i:
The traveller shall be a single line. It shall be rigged as a simple closed loop through the traveller eyes and the free end passing through the traveller cleat.
Use of this mainsheet is not legal as it is not of uniform thickness (the casing has been removed in the area of the splice and hence is not of uniform thickness) and breaks rule 3(b)ii:
Control lines shall be of uniform thickness except for the purpose of a splice at the load attachment point.
This splice is adjustable to vary the length of the vang control line.
Using an adjustable splice breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
As an adjustable splice is not specifically allowed in the class rules, it is therefore not class legal.
Rule 3 (b) Control Lines & Fittings
ii. Control lines shall be of uniform thickness but may vary in thickness for the purpose of a splice at the load bearing attachment point.
In this example the blue inner core of the control line runs through both blocks with a splice to attach the rope to the block. The length of the splice is considered excessive and does not meet the intent of the rule.
This illegal vang breaks rule 3(d)i by using more than two control lines:
The vang system shall be between the mast tang and the boom key fitting and shall be comprised of the vang cleat block, the vang key block, a maximum of two control lines, loops and/or “Optional” blocks for additional purchase with a maximum of 7 “Turning Points”.
The vang in the lower portion of the photograph is not a builder supplied fitting and thus breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
A second rope has been spliced to the traveller rope and thus breaks the fundamental rule as well as rule 3(h)i.
The traveller rope has been covered in additional rope material and thus breaks the fundamental rule as well as rule 3(h)i.
Rule 3(h)i:
The traveller shall be a single line. It shall be rigged as a simple closed loop through the traveller eyes and the free end passing through the traveller cleat.
FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
The use of a drilled grab rail breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
This breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
This breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
This breaks the FUNDAMENTAL RULE:
The boat shall be raced in accordance with these Rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a World Sailing and International Laser Class Association (ILCA) approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification (known as the Construction Manual) which is registered with World Sailing.
No addition or alteration may be made to the hull form, construction, equipment, type of equipment, placing of equipment, fittings, type of fittings, placing of fittings, spars, sail and battens as supplied by the builder except when such an alteration or change is specifically authorised by Parts 2 or 3 of these Rules.
This breaks rule 26.(b):
In the event of the failure of any fittings, or the replacement of fittings as authorised by these Rules, the fitting or the replacement shall be the same type as the original and shall be placed in a position conforming to the Measurement Diagrams.
This breaks rule 3. (b) iv.:
“Optional” blocks allowed in the Cunningham, vang or outhaul control systems shall have sheaves of diameter not less than 15mm and not more than 30mm.
The blue line in this photo is continuous.
As the rules state (Rule 3ai), the vang and cunningham systems are separate, this continuous line is not permitted under the class rules.
This breaks rule 3 (b) ii :
Control lines shall be of uniform thickness.
This rigging breaks rule 3 (f) ii:
The control line shall pass through the boom outhaul fairlead as a moving line at least once.
This breaks rule 13: Fairing the flat surface of the bailer to the hull shape or changing the profile of the bailer is not permitted.
The use of the additional block in this photograph breaks rule 3 e i because it does not provide an additional turning point for purchase.
This use of tape breaks rule 24 because it is being used to create a new fitting.
Rule 24 states that “the use of flexible adhesive tape or similar or line is permitted to secure shackle pins and clips, and to bind sheets, control lines and rigging, except that tape or line shall not be used to construct new fittings or modify the function of existing fittings.”
This country letter placement on this Radial sail does not comply with the rule 28(e):
The top of the letters on the starboard side of the sail shall be placed on the bottom edge of the batten pocket and its extension (+ 12mm). The starboard letters shall commence 100 mm (± 12mm) from the leech. The bottom of the letters on the port side shall be placed on a line 400 mm (± 12 mm) below and parallel to the bottom of the letters on the starboard side of the sail. The port letters shall finish 100 mm (± 12mm) from the leech.
The sail in this photo does not have an ILCA authorised sailmaker button as required by Part one of our rules and therefore is not class legal.
It is a requirement of the Racing Rules of Sailing that numbers shall be clearly legible. The backward number 4 in this photo does not comply with this requirement.
In the pictured sail, the port side sail numbers and country letters are positioned above starboard, which is not correct.
For the Radial class sail, class rule 4(c) reads: “For sails with numbers above 153000 and sails purchased after 1st June 1993 the sail numbers shall be glued or sewn on each side of the sail, with the bottom of the numbers on the starboard side of the sail placed along a line parallel to and 400 mm (+ or – 12 mm) below the underside of the middle batten pocket. The bottom of the numbers on the port side of the sail shall be placed on a line 400 mm (+ or – 12 mm) below and parallel to the bottom of the numbers on the starboard side of the sail. The starboard sail numbers shall commence 100 mm (+ or – 12 mm) from the leech and the port side numbers shall finish 100 mm (+ or – 12 mm) from the leech.”
Class rule 4(f) reads: “The top of the letters on the starboard side of the sail shall be placed on the bottom edge of the bottom batten pocket and its extension (+ 12 mm). The starboard letters shall commence 100 mm (+ or – 12 mm) from the leech. The bottom of the letters on the port side shall be placed on a line 400 mm (+ or – 12 mm) below and parallel to the bottom of the letters on the starboard side of the sail. The port letters shall finish 100 mm (+ or – 12 mm) from the leech.”