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IV YACHTING] THE ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF SPORT 1'40 m. (4.60 ft.) (6.56 ft.) 1.65 m. (5'41 ft.) Class. other from the fore part of the vessel by wooden (or steel) bulkheads. Openings in the bulkheads All boats must be decked and from class 7 inclusive and downwards need not be fitted with cabins the must be covered with hatches, covers, or skylights. As sleeping berths are to be understood, securely fit- 10 m. 12 m. 15 m. 19 m. and above.

Least height of cabin ... ... figures given here. All other openings in the deck ted bedsteads, slips, bed-berths, or sleeping sofas, opening in the deck,i.e cockpit, must not exceed the As sleeping places, frames made of tubing covered with sail cloth, hammocks, and other similar appli- 170 m. folding description. A centre-board yacht need 1'90 m. (6.23 ft.) 2.00 m.

Least breadth of floor at the broadest part.. ... ... 0.50 m. 0.60 m. (164 ft.) (1.98 ft.) 0.70 m. (2.30 ft.) 10 m. (3.28 ft.) Bulkheads....... ...

T I Least thickness for wooden bulkheads ... ... ... 15 mm. 15 mm. the dimensions of which are at least 180 45 cm. (6 ft. 5 ins. X I ft. 5 ³ ins.). ances may be adopted. I 15 mm. 2 not carry a swing table.

The table marked with an asterisk may be of the Maximum area of cock- 2 sq. 2 sq. 2 sq. ... ... pit m. m. m.

Berths Tables (21'5 (24°2 (26.9 sq. ft.) sq. ft.) sq. ft.) ... ... ...

Cupboards and their total capacity. ... ...

Total capacity of the cupboards, shelves and compartments in the sideboard.

Washhand-stands W.C. 2 sleeping berths in the cabin and I sleeping and 2 sleeping place for the places for the crew. crew. ... ... in the cabins and I* : ... : ... ... 3 15 mm. (0'59 in) 4 15 mm. (0.59 in.) 3 sleeping berths 4 sleeping berths 5 sleeping berths in the cabins and in the cabins and in the cabins and 3 sleeping places 5 sleeping places 7 sleeping places for the crew. 1* 0.45 sq. m. (4.84 sq. ft) 2, one of which for clothes and linen. 015 cbm. places for the crew.

I for the crew. 1*swinging table. 0.65 sq. m. (7 sq. ft.) for the crew.

For 23 m. and above 6 and 9 respectively.

I swinging table. 0.85 sq. m. (9.15 sq. ft.) 3, one of which for 4. two of which for clothes and linen. clothes and linen. 0.25 (8.83 cub. ft.) 0.35 (12.36 cu. ft.) 0*20 cbm (706 cub. ft.) ... 0*50 cbm. 0.65 cbm. (17.66 cub. ft.) (22.96 cub. ft.) I (31.78 cub. ft.) I I 2 The height of cabin is to be measured to the underside of the deck.* The breadth of the floor is to be measured to the inside of the vessel's skin, at the level of the floorcapacity in each case. The various cabins are to be separated from each other from the fore part of the vessel by wooden (or steel) bulkheads. Openings in the bulkheads must be fitted with doors.

All boats must be decked and from class 7 inclusive and downwards need not be fitted with cabins; the opening in the deck, i.e.,cockpit, must not exceed the figures given here. All other openings in the deck must be covered with hatches, covers, or skylights.

As sleeping berths are to be understood, securely fitted bedsteads, slips, bed-berths, or sleeping sofas, the dimensions of which are at least 180 × 45 cm. (6 ft. 5 ins. X 1 ft. 5 ins.).

I cooking range sufficient for the with sail cloth, hammocks, and other similar appliances may be adopted.t The table marked with an asterisk may be of the folding description. A centre-board yacht need not carry a swing table.

Structural Arrangements.

Furniture.

Other Fittings.

Cooking apparatus......

Water vessels ... ... ...

I fixed pan closet or underwater pump closet.

Spirit or petroleum cooking apparatus 3 for number of persons. 1, 2, or 3. Total capacity, 4 50 litres (11 gallons) Underwater pump closets.

I 2 I cooking range sufficient for the crew. 6 I or more. 115 litres Total capacity. 160 litres Cupboards and their Total capacity of the cupboards, shelves litres (348) When the yacht is submitted to measurement, these water vessels must be filled to their prescribed capacity in each case.

The "height of cabin " is measured from the floorline for the purposes of measurement I to the underside of the deck, regardless of the deck-beams. This "height of cabin" must be maintained over a distance of at least one-fifth the length of the yacht on the line of flotation. The increased heights under the companions, or other deck erections, are not taken into account in the measuring of the "height of cabin." The round-up of the deck must not exceed one-twentieth of the greatest beam of the yacht. The following shall apply to all yachts above 7 metres :-Frames and glazed skylights with sashes to open, to be fitted to every cabin which extends across the yacht, having a clear deck opening of not less than 4 per cent. of the deck area of such cabin. A fixed companion, with sliding cover or other means of closing it, to be fitted, and a ladder or stairway, which may be hinged or pivoted, but must not be totally unshipped when racing. Should a companion be fitted over a cabin, it shall be regarded as equivalent to a skylight. In all cabins the sides of the vessels above the fittings to be lined, either close, or if with battens, the space not to exceed 25 per cent. of the whole. Textile fabrics may be used for lining for lining if fitted in wood frames. The following shall apply to yachts of all classes: - During a race the platforms shall be kept down, bulkheads standing, and ladders and stairways in place, and all the other fittings specified in the table of cabin fittings retained on board except cots, skylights and unfixed cooking apparatuses; no water may be started from or taken into the tanks, and the anchors and chains specified in the "Rules for the Building and Classification of Yachts" must be on board, all ballast must be properly stowed under the platforms or in lockers, and no ballast or other dead weights may be used as shifting ballast, or for altering the trim of a yacht. No ballast shall be shipped, unshipped, or shifted after 9 p.m. of the day previous to that on which the race is sailed. * Yachts built before the acceptance of the Conference rule of 1906, can dispense with rules for cabin height or floor breadth. † An extra number of berths in the cabin will replace the number of sleeping places for the crew. ‡ The actual floor may be at a different level.

RULES FOR CABIN DIMENSIONS, SPECIFICATIONS AND THE FITTINGS OF VACHTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSES. ALL THE YACHTS EXCEEDING 45° II. In centre-board Yachts. (1) A. If the draught without the c-b at the girth station is equal to B, or more, the measurement for d and G shall be taken under the bottom of the keel without regard to the c-b, or with c-b hoisted.

B. If the draught without the c-b at the girth station is less than B, the girth measurement for d and G shall be taken to a point distant below the bottom of the keel by twice the difference between the actual draught draught without c-h and B. (2) In order to give G for the formula, one-half of the greatest depth of the c-b from the underside of the keel shall be added to G, taken as above.

III. Centre-board Yachts are not allowed to race either with keel Yachts or alone, unless expressly so stated in the announcement of the race.

IV. The minimum displacement of centre-board Yachts to be as follows:- Displacement. 750 kilos. (14 cwt. 85 lbs.). 1,200 (1 ton 3 cwt. 70 lbs.).

Class. 50 6.0 " 70 1,800 80 2,600 90 3,700 IO'O 5,000 وو دو دو دو (1 tn 15 cwt. 48 lbs.). tons II cwt. 20 lbs.). 1 13 tons 12 cwt. 93 lbs.). (4 tons 18 cwt. 47 lbs.). (xxv) Penalty for Infringement of Provisions relating to Certificate.

If an infringement of any of the foregoing provisions in respect of the validity of the certificate of a Yacht should, in the opinion of the National Authority, be proved against any Yacht, such Yacht shall be liable to be disqualified by the National Authority from starting in any race sailed under these Rules for the remainder of the current year, or such period as the National Authority may direct, reckoning from the date at which her certificate is proved to have become invalid. (xxvi) Inspection to be permitted by Owner..

Every owner sailing under these Rules shall permit all reasonable inspection by or on behalf of the National Authority, and shall afford all reasonable facility to carry out such inspection in regard to measurements, marks, fittings, and such other matters as fall within the scope of a Measurer's duty. (xxvii) Fees for Measurement.

The owner of a Yacht shall pay all fees and expenses for measurement.

In order to avoid ballasted centre-boards, the maximum weight of the centre-board in each class to be as follows:- Class. دو 125 (2 cwt. 51 lbs.).

Weight. 50 50 kilos. (110 lbs.). 60 75 (1 cwt. 53 lbs.). 70 " 80 200 (3 cwt. 105 lbs.). 90 (5 cwt. 101 lb.). 100 400 (7 cwt. 98 lbs.). 120 700 (13 cwt. 87 lbs.). 150 1,300 (1 ton 5 cwt. 66 lbs.). وو وو وو دو (xxi) Certificate of Rating.

As soon as a Yacht has been measured, the Measurer shall forward the measurements (with the sail-maker's diagram, if necessary), to the Secretary of the National Authority, who shall in due course, and after receipt of the Classification Society's certificate, issue a certificate of rating, which shall be in force from the date of the completion of the measurement. If from any peculiarity in the build of the Yacht, or other cause, the Measurer shall be of opinion that the rule will not rate the Yacht fairly, or that in any respect she does not comply with the requirements of these rules, he shall report the circumstances to the National Authority, who, after due inquiry, shall award such certificate of rating as they may consider equitable, and the measurement shall be deemed incomplete until this has been done. (xxii) Errors in Certificate.

Should the certificate under which a Yacht has sailed in any race or races be proved to have been incorrect for any reason, the National Authority may, after inquiry, correct such certificate as they may deem proper, and may revise the claim of the Yacht to the prizes which she may have been awarded in such race or races. (xxiii) Certificate not to be Granted to Yachts under Weight named in Rule.

No certificate of rating shall be granted to any Yacht weighing less than the minimum weight prescribed in the rule, nor having a centre-board of greater weight than prescribed by the Rule. (xxiv) Obligations of Owner respecting Certificate.

The certificate of rating shall cease to be valid under any of the following contingencies:- (a) If any dimension measured for rating, except freeboard, is found to exceed the measurement stated on the certificate. (b) If one or both of the length marks fall within the length immersed when the Yacht is lying in smooth water in measurement trim. (c) If any alteration is made so as to increase the beam or girth or girth difference, or the length of any spar or spars, or the sail area, as respectively measured for rating. (d) If any length or girth or immersion mark is moved from its position. (e) If the weight is reduced to less than the weight prescribed by the Rule. (f) If the fittings do not comply with the tables. (g) At the expiration of two years from the date of the certificate. from In such cases the owner or his representative shall forthwith notify in writing the invalidity of the certificate to the Secretary of the National Authority. A fresh or re-dated certificate will afterwards be issued issued, to be in force from the completion of re-measurement, or the date the certificate expires under clause (g).

It is especially incumbent on the owner, or his representative, to ascertain from time to time by inspection of the marks, whether the immersion of the Yacht has from any cause whatever become such as to render the certificate invalid.

SECTION I.

RULES AND TIME ALLOWANCE FOR "A" CLASS. وو 66 A (xxviii) Special Conditions. وو 1. That "A" class shall be for Schooners (ketches and luggers) and yawls only. The smallest yawl admissible in "A" class is 23.25 Rating. The smallest schooner admissible in "A" class is 23.25 Rating, which when reduced by rig allowance will sail as 20.25 Rating. 2. Schooners, ketches, and luggers shall for time allowance be entitled to sail at 0.88 of their rating against yawls. 3. The time allowance shall be 4 seconds per metre of rating per nautical mile. (See Scale No. 1.) 4. The clubs may be allowed to divide the " A class into two sections, viz. :- "A" (I) above 23 metres not above 27 metres. (II) above 27 metres.

In all "A" class races the time allowances between Yachts must be calculated on each Yacht's rating as reduced by rig allowance.

SCALE NO. 1.

The time allowance in "A" class shall be as follows:- Seconds per Metres Rating. Nautical Mile. o I 2 Seconds per Metres Rating. Nautical Mile. 20°25 22 75 IO 20.50 23.00 II 20.75 23.25 12 21'00 23.50 13 21 25 21'50 21 75 23.75 14 5 24.00 15 6 24 25 16 22.00 24.50 17 22 25 24 75 18 22.50 25.00 19 345 7 8 9 and so on. Any fraction above the unit of Rating will be counted as 0.25; for example:- 23.01 metres will count as 23.25 metres, and 23.26 metres will count as 23.5 metres.

RIG ALLOWANCE.

A yawl's mainsail shall not exceed 0.37 of her total sail area, and her mizzen must not be less than one-sixth of the area of her mainsail. In schooners the foreside of the mainmast at the deck shall be not farther forward than 0.55 of the water-line length from its fore end.

Ketches and luggers shall be reckoned for time allowance as schooners, provided that in a ketch the distance between the masts does not exceed half the water-line length of the Yacht, and that the smaller sail is carried aft.

SECTION II.

RULES AND TIME ALLOWANCE FOR "R" CLASSES (CUTTERS ONLY) WHEN AMALGAMATED.

If only "R" classes (i.e., 23 metres and under) are amalgamated, and if it is so provided by the National Authority and duly announced in the Advertisement of the races, the three different scales, Light No. 2, Medium No. 3, and Heavy No. 4, may be used, according to the measured strength of the wind.