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Masts
The minimum weight of masts (rule 58) will be reduced to 8kg with effect from 1
March 2005 and from that date carbon will be permitted in all FD events.
The Centre of Gravity rule remains as in rule 58.
Transition Rule
There will be a transition rule until 29 February 2008 whereby the weight
of the hull (as weighed in Rule 39) plus the weight of the mast (as
weighed in rule 58) shall not be less than 141Kg. If the total is less
than 141kg then corrector weights shall be added in accordance with Class
rules 42 and 43.
Loose footed mainsails
Loose footed mainsails will not be permitted and the class rules
will be changed to clarify the situation.
Notes
These proposed changes to the rules need to be ratified by ISAF. If ISAF
so permits, the changes will be incorporated into the 2004 Class Rules so
that mast manufacturers and sailors will be able to proceed in the
knowledge that the rules have been fully approved and will take effect
from 1 March 2005.
Meanwhile sailors and mast manufacturers should await confirmation that
ISAF has approved the changes to the rules.
It is not intended that extreme shapes/sizes of masts should be permitted
and rules may be introduced to control the dimensions of mast sections.
Before constructing a mast outside the dimensions of current masts you
should consult with IFDCO VP Technical.
Dawes Trophy
With effect from 1 January 2004 the Dawes Trophy rules are being changed
as follows:
1 A qualifying event is any event in which 3 scheduled races and 2 races
were sailed and is either an International event or an event nominated by
the National FD Class Association.
2 World & Continental Championships and any event at which 4 or more
nations normally participate will be deemed an International event.
3 Each Nation may nominate a further 6 events
4 There is no minimum entry requirement
5 The scoring system is being changed to put more emphasis on the results
of World & Continental Championships, to eliminate the quality factor and
to increase the differential between finishing positions.
The new scoring
system will be published as soon as the details have been agreed.
Membership
The Class rules and Byelaws
are being changed with effect from 1 January 2005 to make it compulsory
for helms and crews to be members of IFDCO except where either are only
sailing as a substitute in a single event during the year and the normal
helm and crew are paid up members.
There will be a single sailing membership category at a reduced rate of
approx 20 euros.
Details of the rules will be finalised at the AGCM at the Worlds 2004 in
Germany.
Eligibility
National Secretaries should liaise with IFDCO Treasurer to ensure that
they have appropriate procedures in place to issue IFDCO membership cards
and to submit membership details and funds to IFDCO. Anybody not on the
IFDCO membership list will not be eligible to sail in World, Continental
or Euro - Cup events or to be included in the Dawes Trophy results.
Class Logo
The new Class
logo was used at the Worlds in Melbourne and guidelines for the use of the
logo are nearing completion. Logos for the use by each national FD Class
are being made available.
Future Events
The
Euro Cup events as published on FD website have been
ratified
World Championships in 2005 will be in Hungary
Several offers have been received to host Championships in 2006 and a
decision will be taken later in the year.
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