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ARTICLE VI

Prohibitions:  The following are specifically prohibited under the One Design Class Rules:

6-1  Standing rigging capable of being adjusted while racing. The backstay is the only exception to this rule and may be adjustable, subject to the limitations in paragraph 6-11

6-2  Through deck spinnaker launching systems.

6-3  Mast bending devices including but not limited to: struts, rams, and or midstays.

6-4  Altering the scantlings to improve the pitching moment of inertia.

6-5  Double trapezes. Only one trapeze is allowed for use in class racing, with no more than one crew member  at a time supported on the wire.

6-6  Hiking racks or extensions to gunnels.

6-7  No standing or running rigging may be lead through the deck or cabin top.

6-8  Waterbags or weight devices designed to artificially increase the weight of the crew or improve yachts upwind stability.

6-9  Mainsheet travelers.

6-11  Jib cars not pinned in place, and adjustable under load.

6-12  Jib tracks inboard or outboard of the original location.

6-13  Any number of parts determining leverage for running rigging which exceeds the following: 12 to 1 for Boomvang and Backstay, 8 to 1 for all other running rigging.


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