Temporary Rules (archive)

This archive has been provided for historic purposes only. Rules shown here have either expired or been incorporated into current rules. Rule numbers referenced are to the set of rules in effect at the time the temporary rule was created.

TR # 1 Electronic Compasses (incorporated, 1 September 2010)
Change to Part B Rule 14.9 to be:
"Electronic devices other than timing devices, electronic compasses and/or devices displaying heading and time, provided they do not correlate time and heading information. The electronic compass may have an adjustable dampening to a maximum of 10 seconds."

Effective Date: January 1, 2005
Issued by: International Rules Committee, David S. Weaver, Chairman
Expiration Date: Approved by all three member countries in 2005- Incorporated into International and National Rules September 2010.

TR #2 Centerboards (expired, 10 September 2005)
New rule: Part B Rule 7.5
"During an event of less than seven consecutive days, only one centerboard shall be used and, with the leading edge of the board at 90 degrees to the keel, the length of this board shall not be changed or allowed to be changed. An exception may be granted by the Race Committee if this centreboard is lost or damaged beyond repair."

Effective Date: January 1, 2005
Expiration Date: Next General or Special Meeting of IAA- anticipated to be on or before September 10, 2005
Issued by: International Rules Committee, David S. Weaver, Chairman Discussion of TR #2 Centerboards