560.16 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT
HELMETS:
For all racing helmets must be open faced or full faced motorbike helmets given to protect the skull base and cover the ears
.
At least 50% (area) of the
helmet must be of fluorescent orange, red, yellow or international orange colour. The helmet colours must be bright enough to be clearly visible in the water.
The wearer is entirely responsible for the efficiency of his helmet. The organisers are recommended to repeat this important rule in their advance programme
and their race instructions. As per rule 205.07
LIFEJACKETS
: The efficiency of the lifejacket is the sole responsibility of the wearer who must be assured that it conforms to the UIM r ules and carries indelible
confirmation of this. Buoyancy: A lifejacket must have a minimum of 7.5 kg solid buoyancy for a person weighing up to 60 kgs and 9 kgs of buoyancy for those
over 60 kg. A back support is highly recommended. As per rule 205.06
CARRIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
: Safety equipment as specified in each discipline must be carried at all times. Failure to do so will involve penalties as described in
the relevant discipline. The boat number must be marked on all safety equipment.
EYE PROTECTION
: Eye protection is mandatory in the Circuit and Surf discipline and advised for Long-haul. This protection can be goggles or helmet visor.
CLOTHING
: All limbs must be covered at all times. Gloves optional
561 - CLASSES/HULLS
561.01 - DISCIPLINES
M Shape (Surf);
Circuit and Long-haul
561.01 – HULLS
561 – HULLS
Number
Rule:
STOCK (S):
PRO STOCK (PRO):
MODIFIED (M):
.011
Engine Capacity
Up to 750cc
Up to 750cc
Up to 750cc
.012
Minimum hull length
3.8m
3.8m
3.8m
.013
Minimum hull width
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
.014
Minimum hull weight
153kg
153kg
153kg
The above mentioned weights are the minimum weight of a complete rig, weighed directly after the race without crew and their personal equipment or residual
water, without fuel tanks. To reach the minimum weight, ballast can be added. This must be s crewed or bolted securely to the inside of the boat, but not
exceeding 10% of the weight of the complete rig without ballast.
561.02 - HULL DESIGN
All boats must be of a tunnel hull design and conform to the original manufacturer’s catalogue.
THE FLOORBOARDS CAN BE SUPPLIED BY AN ALTERNATIVE
MANUFACTURE BUT MUST CONFORM TO RULE 561.04
. All boats must be fitted with a serial number plate issued by the manufacturer on either the nose cone
or preferably the transom, showing the Model, Make, Date of Ma nufacture and if possible the maximum allowed horsepower of any relevant engine. A
minimum number of 2 boats must have been made, advertised for sale and are commercially available before the model can be accepted to race. All boats must
conform to the following measurements:
SKETCHES:
Measurements Number 4: minimum of 0.26m. Rear Transom to ground: Between Hi -jackers at rear measured at nearest points: Number 8: Minimum of 1.05m.
Overall width front transom (measurement taken at back of nose cone).Other measurements to be added by agreement
HULL DIAGRAM A:
