February 24, 2016 - World Sailing has approved today the final 2016 changes to the Melges 24 Class Rules and has published a new edition of the Melges 24 Class Rule Book which comes into effect immediately.
Please note the changes to the class rules for 2016 are as follows - (read the document here):
Current Rule C. 2.2. |
New Rule C 2.2 |
At official International Melges 24 Class events as decreed by the International Melges 24 Class Association this rule shall be administered as per H.3 |
At official International Melges 24 Class events as confirmed by IM24CA Executive Committee and listed on www.melges24.com no later than January 10th of each year. This rule shall be administered as per H.3 and stated in both the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. |
Current Rule C. 5 |
New Rule C.5 |
C.5 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT (b) OPTIONAL |
C.5 EQUIPMENT (2) One bucket of not less than 9ltr capacity, with a lanyard of minimum 1 metre. (b) OPTIONAL |
Rule H.1
Amendment: Add new diagrams of rudder fittings.
Original Rudder Gudgeon on the left and Optional replacement Rudder Gudgeon on the right
Optional replacement Rudder Fitting