ARTICLE I
1.1 Intent of rule: It is the intent of these rules to provide a
standard by which Wylie Wabbits
can race as a one design class, and also by which boat
tuning and sailing skills are primary in determining race results. Exotics and potentially
expensive materials and equipment will be prohibited, as specified in Article II - General
Clause. It is further intended that the racing and cruising capabilities of the Wylie
Wabbit be maintained by these rules.
1.2 The following items are exempt from the material and equipment restrictions of Article 1-1:
- Tiller, except that the minimum weight shall be 1.75 lb.
- Tiller extension
- Blocks and their method of attachment
- Cleats
- Spinnaker pole end fittings
- Lines used in running rigging
- Line or wire used for the back stay
- Line or wire used for trapeze
ARTICLE II
2-1 General Clause: The Wylie Wabbit Class Association reserves the
right to interpret these
rules as will best provide one design racing for the class.
Anything not covered in these rules
will be subject to a ruling by the association as it
becomes necessary.
2-2 It is the responsibility of the Owner and or Skipper of the yacht
to check with the Class Association before making any changes to the stock Wylie Wabbit,
as it comes from the factory.
All manufacturers of new Wabbits will build boats to the
original design specifications, any
changes need the approval of the Association. All
approved changes will be adopted into the
class rules. Any illegal or unauthorized
alterations could result in the loss of the yacht's
measurement certificate.
2-3 Yachts that benefit from an unforeseen development not covered in
these rules, may have
their eligibility to race in class events, reviewed and determined
by the governing board.
2-4 The prototype boat with hull #1 and Wylie Wabbit hull #2 are both
grandfathered as of November 1988. Additionally, all stock boats and stock equipment as
provided by original manufacturer, prior to January 1985 shall also be grandfathered as of
October 1993. They
are to be considered as legal Wylie Wabbits and allowed to race in all
class regattas; with the stipulation that they retain their original hull shape and no
other material or structural changes
are made, unless specifically allowed by these rules.
2-5 Yachts involved in class approved modifications, or
anything other than minor repairs,
must be checked by the class measurer and approved by
the National Board.
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