RULES OF THE

  BARNEGAT BAY YACHT RACING

ASSOCIATION

   SANDERLING FLEET

 

September 2006

 

PREFACE:

 

The guiding principle of the BBYRA Sanderling Fleet is that racing should be fun. These rules are designed to help make the races enjoyable by keeping boats and rigging as uniform as possible through limitations on special equipment, gadgets, and "go-fasts". These rules are intended to ensure that insofar as is possible, seamanship, sailing skill, and tactics are the decisive factors in race results. The Marshall Sanderling "as delivered by Marshall with cabin" (10/02) is the BBYRA class boat. The only acceptable modifications are those specified in these rules.

 

 

MAINSHEET:

 

Ø      The mainsheet may be cleated anywhere in the cockpit. A block may be added.

Ø      One extra block may be added to the boom bringing the total to three.

 

HALYARDS:

 

Ø      The blocks for the peak and throat halyards may be installed on the deck.

Ø      The end of the peak halyard may be dead-ended on the becket of the bridle block or the end of the gaff.

Ø      Cam cleats are permitted on the cabin top.

 

 

GAFF:

 

Ø      The addition of a bridle to the gaff is permitted.

Ø      An extended wishbone on the gaff is permitted.

 

 

HIKING STICK:

 

A hiking stick of unlimited length is allowed.

 

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BALLAST:

 

A minimum of 500 pounds of lead must be carried. 

 

Spot inspection of lead weight can be made by the Fleet Captain or the Fleet Measurer  at any time to assure compliance (11/01).

 

The owners shall weigh the weights and certify the number of weights and the total weight and shall fill out the form and return it to the measurer prior to the 2007 sailing season.  The weight shall be a minimum of 500 pounds total. (9/06)

         

SAIL SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Ø      Sail making is open to all sail makers who will certify adherence to BBYRA specifications.

Ø      All new sails must be measured and marked by the class measurer prior to BBYRA competition.

Ø      Detailed sail specifications are maintained by the class measurer and are available to all members.

 

           

SAIL MEASUREMENT RULE:

 

Ø      Only one new sail may be measured each racing season.

 

Ø      Exceptions and modifications:

1.      When a boat is purchased new from Marshall, two new sails may be       purchased.

2.      When a boat changes hands, any unmeasured sails included with the purchase may be measured in at one time. The new owner may also purchase two new sails.

 

 

SAIL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE RACING:

 

Ø      Reefing and unreefing are permitted.

Ø      Adjustments to the halyards are allowed.

Ø      Adjustments to the boom outhaul are permitted while racing.  (11/01).

Ø      All other adjustments such as, but not limited to, leechline, cunningham, etc. are not permitted.

 

 

 

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BOTTOM PAINT:

                                                                                                                                               

Ø      The bottoms of all boats, below the bootstripe, must be substantially covered with antifouling bottom paint. The color of this bottom paint must differ from the underlying gelcoat to enable visual conformance to this rule.

                       

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

Ø       A motor of at least 4 hp and gas must be carried on board while racing as a safety measure.  (10/03)

Ø      Boats must be wet sailed but may be hauled for bottom cleaning.

Ø      BBYRA and US SAILING racing rules apply.

Ø      The line used for the topping lift is optional. (11/01)

Ø      The maximum sustained wind speed for a race to be started is over 18 mph. (9/06)

Ø      The following safety equipment must be carried:

 

ü     Pump or bailer, with a manual bailer 4 quart minimum

ü     Anchor

ü     All boats must carry a towline solely dedicated to towing and/or anchoring and readily available for use at all times.  Line must be at least 24 feet long and of sufficient strength to tow a swamped boat.

ü     Life vests           

ü     Throwable device

ü     A whistle attached to the throwable device or a life vest

ü     A portable safety ladder (10/02)

 

 

CLASS MEASURER:

The class measurer shall have the right to ascertain compliance with the class rules and specifications.

 

VOTING:

To be eligible to vote on BBYRA Sanderling Fleet Rule changes, sailors must have sailed a total of seven or more races in BBYRA competition over the immediate past two seasons. The "one boat - one vote rule" applies.

 

CENTERBOARD:

 

Ø      The centerboards may be made thicker to meet the standards of the older boats. (9/86)

 

Ø      Shims may be added to the centerboard trunk to reduce centerboard play. (10/03)