[MHml] ISAF Multihull Offshore Regs

[Peter Lillywhite]

I thought it might be fun to return to some racing next season with
MOCRA here in the UK. As a first step I downloaded the latest regs from
the ISAF site, on reading I discovered that my 39 foot Azuli doesn't
even satisfy in one case the Cat4 requirements. In particular my sliding
doors do not appear to satisfy the companionway hatch requirements which
state that they 'be capable of being blocked off up to the level of the
local sheerline, provided that the companionway hatch shall continue to
give access to the interior with the blocking devices (e.g. washboards)
in place'. I suppose it all depends on the definition of in place. I
cannot carry my small portable generator because its not 'permanently
installed.. and have permanently installed exhaust and fuel supply
systems and fuel tank.'  I also need a heavy weather jib in addition to
my robust roller reefing jib, the fact that I have no way of hoisting it
'independent of any luff-groove device' isn't considered.
The net result of these regs that have been clearly modified from the
existing mono regs seem to suggest that all multis should not be allowed
to race (multis should be 'capable of withstanding solid water and
knockdowns) and in my particular case with a perfectly seaworthy cat I
need to buy an expensive sail that I cannot use.
What is happening in other countries? Is anybody else racing under these
daft regulations? Or is it just me that thinks this level of regulation
is unnecessary, it has stopped any thoughts of racing, back to the
freedom of cruising for me.
 
Cheers Peter.  
 
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