Vejam abaixo mudança na regra que regula o amantilho da buja. A principio a alteração apenas regulariza o que está sendo utilizado por vários velejadores nos últimos anos.

Alexandre Marien
Coordenador da ABC1M


Emergency IOM Class Rule changes made after Interpretation 2014-IOM-3
has been published

(Based on proposal for a change to IOM Class Rules to permit more than
one topping lift restraint line submitted by MYA acting as NCA for UK)

Introduction The IOM Class Rules permit a headsail boom topping lift
restraint line as optional running rigging in IOM Class Rule
F6.2(b)(8).

Class rule C7.7 (c) controls what it may be attached to or passed
around while class rule F.6.1 permits any material to be used in its
construction.

The intended use of such a device is not defined in the class rules
nor the Equipment Rules of Sailing.

Devices that might be considered to be restraint lines are commonly
used for two purposes. 1 A line is passed around or attached to the
headsail stay and the topping lift, to pull the latter

forward away from the mast. 2 A line, which may take many forms, is
used to prevent the topping lift from fouling on

spreaders. Interpretation 2014-IOM-3 makes it clear many such devices
are restraint lines and it is not

unusual to see both types fitted as they have different functions both
of which are desirable.

However Interpretation 2014-IOM-3 also points out that the class rules
say ‘a topping lift restraint line’ indicating that only one is
permitted.

It is proposed to permit more than one with immediate effect (18th
September 2014).

Proposal

Change Class Rule F6.2(b)(8) to read: (8) Headsail boom topping lift
restraint line(s). Change Class Rule C.7.7(c) to read:

“(c) Headsail boom topping lift restraint line(s) attached to, or
passing around, the topping lift may be attached to and/or passed
around any or all of the following: topping lift; headsail; headsail
halyard; headsail stay; headsail boom.”

16 September 2014 Robert Grubiša, IOM ICA VC Technical Valid from 18th
September 2014

Approved by IRSA on 25 September 2014