Request for information
- NZL 1
Q: The SunFast 30OD yachts only have the H5000 graphical display and the pilot pad.
They do not have a Multi-Function Display/ chart plotter onboard. ?
A: Yes, it is correct
- NZL 2
Q: The type of power plug installed for charging our laptop?
A: USB and cigarette plugs are available at the chart table.
- NZL 3
Q: We currently use a digital yacht navlink2 wireless server to get data from the
nmea2000 systems on the boats we are sailing on to get the information into our
navigation software, we would like to do the same on the SunFast 30OD system (we
can provide our nmea 2000 tee to get our navlink2 onto the system). Is this
possible?
A: No problem
- NZL 4
Q: What is the full inventory list of sailing gear that will be provided with the yacht,
including details of all running rigging and free hoist Furler models.
A: The boats will be provided with mainsail, J2, J3, A2, A4, flying jib / gennaker, heavy
weather jib, storm jib and storm trysail.
The furler model is FACNOR. FX+ for the flying jib /gennaker. All halyards are SK99
ropes.
- NZL 5
Q: How the mainsail is attached to the mast. Is it on a bolt rope or cars?
A: It is on a bolt rope.
- NZL 6
Q: What type of hanks are used for the headsails?
A: For the J2 and J3, the hanks are snap hook type
- NZL 7
Q: The SunFast 30OD has one 100ah battery and does not have a separate motor start
battery. If there is only one battery please email your charging instructions/
parameters.
A: We confirm there is a dedicated 50 Ah battery for the engine
- NZL 8
Q: Will it be allowed to bring a BG plotter or external data screen, and have it fitted on
our own companionway hatch?
A: Yes
- NZL 9
Q: Are we permitted to bring a tool for seaweed removal from the rudders?
A: Yes
- NZL 10
Q: do the nav lights at the top of the mast include a light for the windex?
A: Yes nav lights on top, the windex have reflective marks and should be visible with
headlamp for exemple.
- GRE 11
Q: As per NoR article 9, Personal Equipment, every crew shall bring their own
computer with navigation charts, able to be connected to the boat's GPS. Can we
bring a 2nd spare tablet too ?
A: Yes, but the supplier's team may not have time will have the time to configure 2
tablets per boat. The configuration of the secondary tablet will have to be done by
the skippers.
- GRE 12
Q: We consider that a B&G chart plotter that will be connected directly to the boat
NMEA 2k network by cable is not just a computer (as it can cooperate with the
Instrument System and give control orders, modify and adjust parameters in a
more convenient way, etc) but you have answered (Request for information page) it
is permitted to be brought. Moreover you have answered that a customized
companionway hatch can be brought, in order the plotter to be fixed on it. Please
clarify. If the answer is yes, for the extra hatch, can the exact companionway
hatch drawing with dimensions be provided?
A: As mentioned, crews can bring the mapping equipment of their choice,
communicating in NMEA2K B&G.
However, as stated in the sailing instructions, the only way to fix it is with a self-
adhesive means that does not leave marks on the boats. This also means that no
mechanical means of fixing are allowed.
Therefore, we do not consider it necessary to provide you with dimensions and a
plan of this area.
- GRE 13
Q: Are enough flat webbing sail ties provided? Can we bring some more of our own?
and rubber rope with hooks?
A: The boats will have enough rope to secure the sails.
For what equipment to bring, please refer to the race plan and the racing
instructions.
- GRE 14
Q: Are carabiners (safety hooks) allowed among personal safety equipment?
A: Yes, as part of safety equipment
- GRE 15
Q: Can we bring our own C0 deck sail bag with straps for preventing sail damage or
sail falling overboard?
A: The COs are provided with their bags. In the interests of sporting fairness, all sailors
will use the same bag.
Now it is up to the race management to decide.
- GRE 16
Q: Can we bring some emergency sail repair tape for minor repairs? Is it any provided
with the boat?
A: Yes, according to NOR 9 Not provided
- GRE 17
Q: Can we bring some spare soft shackles? and dyneema loops ?!
A: Yes, but the boats must be returned in the original condition.
- GRE 18
Q: In the NoR par. 11.1 is stated that "the Two-Turns Penalty is replaced by the One-
Turn Penalty for breaking one or more rules of Part 2 in an incident outside the
Zone of a mark other than a starting mark while racing". In the SI par. 15.1.2 is
stated that "Two-Turns Penalty is replaced by a One-Turn Penalty" in general for all
situations. Please clarify.
A: The jury recommand to the race committee to modify the Sis as follows: "RRS 44.1
is changed so that the Two-TurnsPenalty is replaced by the One-Turn Penalty.“
- GRE 19
Q: Concerning the Exclusion Zones, are they (all the included surface) considered as
"obstructions" for applying RRS.
A: The exclusion zones are obstructions. The jury recommand to the race committee to
add to SI Appendix 4: ‘these zones rank as obstructions.’
- NED 20
Q: Article 13 change of next leg... + Article 15 penalty systems and redress + Article 16
protests, requests for redress and reopening with a large reliance on the
communication via email-text-mobile phone....
Considering
1. NOR 3.2 states on communication .. ‘excluding satellite communication device’;
2. the offshore is a race of 100NM and 240 NM on the Atlantic, and not an inshore
race
[NOR AppendixA-Race Area + SI Appendix 2];
3. Strict timing on informing / action / reaction to the above articles
-> Is there a guarantee that there is enough digital coverage for communication via
email-text-mobile phone with regards to the above articles to have a fair race and
obey to the racing conditions?
A: The race committee will take in consideration all these topics when communication
is needed.
- NED 21
Q: Article 6.2.3 / appendix 1:
1. What is meant with ‘non-routing’? is meant support from the shore, as in the NOR
3.6.1? Please explain to understand correctly what we agree to.
A: The definition of routing will be added in the SIs as follows “Routing is prohibited
when racing. A routing is defined as the elaboration of an optimal route between
several routes on a given course, taking into account weather forecasts, currents,
waves, and any other parameters related to the boat's performance. Only the skipper
and coskipper shall carry out routing in complete autonomy (without any information
provided by a source outside the boat)”.
Q: 2. Is the form missing some element? It refers to ‘of the boat designed above’ but i
don’t see anything about a boat.
A: The Teams will be named “MNA” according to the Initial assignment with a country
code and a number (if needed).
The number will be the boat’s number allocated by the draw
Q: 3. On the top of the form it says MNA and MNA number (MNA = World Sailing
Member National Authorities); does the MNA need to sign also when I see they
need to provide the MNA number? Could you please clarify, it is unclear how you
would like us to have complied to this part.
A: Please refer to the answer question 21.2
- NED 23
Q: Appendix 6 / 3 ‘permitted items....’
Is there an error in numbering and content? On the bottom item 1.2 on the bottom must
be a mistake. If only the numbering is wrong, what does it mean.
A: Correct, only the numbering is wrong
- USA 24
Q: Are jetboils permitted for the race, and are they provided?
A: Cap regatta to answer
- USA 25
Q: Are we limited to exactly one snatch block, or can we bring a second?
A: Only 1 is permitted in the SIs
- USA 26
Q: Are we permitted to attach something to the shrouds in order to keep the sheets out of the water?
A: Yes, as long as it is fixed with tape and but the boats must be returned in the original condition.