Regarding C.2.1 I think the class is making it more complicated with the proposed change. If all international events will have a specific rule such as a minimum of 3 crew and a maximum of 400kg of weight then we should all deal with that rule all of the time. The existing rule is short, concise, and understandable. It has great flexibility. If a change were to be made maybe you could eliminate the number of people required but in actuality even that is not very functional.
It is difficult to develop a team especially if you live in an area where the pool of sailors is small. We certainly wouldn't want to develop our team under one set of rules only to have them compromised at some special event. My recommendation is to set the maximum crew weight for all events and eliminated the number of crew required for all events.
C.9.8.b.5
Spinnaker twings
Suggest addopting the language from C.9.8.b.5 "attached to the . . . by a block, hook, or ring," as the specification of a block is unnecessary constraint where many hardware variations are already in use and commonplace.
D.5.1
Construction
The allowable variations introduced by the builder and adopted by the class DO change the weight distribution of the boat, and WILL change the weight distribution of the boat. Stating that it shall not is unrealistic, even based on articles on the same topic released by the class.
D.7.2
Hull Liner
Suggest incorporating language supporting the modifications allowance specified in C.7.1 but also applicable here where it addresses alterations to the hull liner or features thereof.
G2
General Sails
What is the history on the constraint of window size and position? With the advent of new materials, improved manufacturing, and increased emphasis on safety, is there room to improve the visibility from the rail on a J24 by relaxing this standard?
Looks like the rules are up. March 2016, Velocitek Pro Start is legal.
Thanks J24 class, you just cost each one of us $600.
ICA is for the International Class Association, which is the IJCA. It will remain ICA in the rules, because that is the defined term that World Sailing wants to use in all of the class rules.A.2 Is “ICA” from template? Will the final have “IJCA “ instead ?
Thanks Bob for your quick reply. Can you tell me why the class would be worried about "charting capabilities"? Or how someone would use charting?
thanks
Jean