L34  CLASS  RULES

AS AMENDED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2005

1.0           INTENT

1.1   The L34 is One Design cruiser / racer created by L-Boats to fulfil the many needs of the offshore sailor;  from family sailing, coastal and ocean cruising, round-the buoy racing, coastal passage and trans-ocean racing.  The Class rules are intended to preserve these design characteristics and, therefore, the resale value of the L34.

1.2   When competing as a One Design, the intent is that all boats will be essentially equal and that racing will be a test of sailing ability.

1.3   Except where variations are specifically permitted, yachts of this class shall be alike in hull, deck, keel, rudder, mast and boom, weight and weight distribution, sail plan and equipment.

1.4 All yachts shall comply with the building specifications (as determined by L-Boats) and the Class rules.  No alterations or modifications are permitted unless explicitly stated in the current rules.  Alterations to the building specification shall only be permitted with the approval of L-Boats.  However, this does not preclude owners from adding additional items such as lockers, water tanks, bookshelves and the like.

2.0           ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Builders

L34’s shall be built only by builders approved and licensed by L-Boats and shall comply with the building specifications currently in force.

2.2 Royalty Payments

It shall be the responsibility of the approved builder to pay all royalties before handing each boat over to her owner.

2.3 Measurement Certificate

2.3.1       Each yacht built shall be given a number by L-Boats.  In the event of the class being administered by the SA Sailing that body shall issue the boat / sail number.

2.3.2       No yacht shall compete in a Class race unless a current valid Certificate of Measurement has been issued by SA Sailing.

2.3.3       A Certificate of Measurement will only be issued following receipt of a signed Builder’s Declaration together with a Class Measurement form, duly completed and signed by the Class Measurer.

2.3.4       Any alteration, replacement or major repair to an item of equipment measured in the rules invalidates the certificate until the item is re-measured.

2.3.5       It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the yacht complies at all times with the current Class rules when Class racing.

2.3.6       The builder will present the owner with a signed Declaration on taking delivery of a new yacht, and it will be his responsibility to have the boat measured thereafter by a Class Measurer and present the signed Certificate and Declaration to SA Sailing.

2.3.7       The Measurement Certificate shall not be invalidated by the addition of such items as are considered by the Committee to be of a nature not such as to increase sailing performance e.g. lockers, water tanks, bookshelves and the like.

2.3.8       No yacht shall compete in a Class race unless the owner(s) is (are) a member(s) of the L34 Class Owners Association.

2.4  Measurement

2.4.1       Yachts shall only be measured by a Measurer approved by the Owners Association or SA Sailing.

2.4.2       The Measurer shall report on the Measurement form anything, which is considered to be a departure from the intended nature and design of the yacht, or to be against the general interest of the class.  A certificate may be refused even if the specific requirements of the rules are satisfied.

2.4.3       A yacht may be liable to full or partial remeasurement at the discretion of the Class Committee or Race Committee at any time.

2.4.4       The method of measurement, unless otherwise stated, shall be in accordance with the current recommendations of the ISAF.

2.4.5       A yacht (or group of yachts) which does not comply (temporarily or permanently) with the current rules, may be issued with a Measurement Certificate on the recommendation of a Class Measurer to the Committee and with the Committee’s approval.

2.4.6       Sails must comply with the class rules, but need not be measured by a measurer, unless measurement is requested by another competitor, the Class Association, protest committee or organising committee of a race or regatta.

3.0 CONSTRUCTION AND MEASUREMENT

3.1 Hull, Deck and Interior Mouldings

3.1.1       The hull, deck, interior mouldings and bulkheads shall be produced and fitted only by a builder(s) licensed by L-Boats.

3.1.2       No additions or modifications are permitted except to facilitate the attachment of fittings specified in the rules.

3.1.3       Floatation marks in the form of a cheeseheaded self-tapping screw head, diameter 8 mm minimum, shall be displayed on the boat as follows:

3.1.4       The weight of the yacht, in full racing condition but excluding the crew, shall be indicated by the floatation marks.  In calm seawater these marks shall not show above the surface.

3.1.4.1.1            If correction to the yacht is required to achieve this condition, then the method of correction shall be to permanently attach appropriate lead weights to the underside of the deck, at the fore and / or aft ends of the boat.

3.1.4.1.2            In full racing condition, the yacht shall be as defined in these rules, with the addition of the mandatory gear for racing, except that sails shall be bagged and stowed on the cabin sole around the mast.  Optional equipment may be aboard at the time of checking but, if so, it may not be removed or restowed for racing.  A life raft shall not be aboard for the purpose of this check.

3.1.4.1.3            When presented for checking the boat shall have dry  bilges.  It may have 50 litres of dieseline and 50 litres of water in the tanks.

3.1.5       The following are not permitted:

(a)      Coring, drilling out, rebuilding, the replacement of materials, grinding or relocating of standard equipment in a way to reduce weight, to improve moments of inertia, or to change standard shapes.

(b)      Reshaping of the profiles or contours of the hull, keel or rudder.

3.2 Keel

3.2.1       Every keel shall be produced in cast iron from an official pattern certified correct by the licensed builder(s).

3.2.2       No additions or modifications to the keel shall be permitted.

3.2.3       The keel may be over coated with any liquid or paste protective material, be galvanised or sheathed in glass fibre.

3.2.4       The external dimensions, configuration and profile of the keel shall conform with the official Class drawing.

3.3 Rudder and Tiller

3.3.1       The rudder shall be produced only by licensed builders.

3.3.2       No additions or modifications to the rudder are permitted except as specified in rule 3.3.6.

3.3.3       The external dimensions, configuration and profile of the rudder shall conform with the official drawing.

3.3.4       The manufacturer and materials of the tiller and tiller extensions are optional.

3.3.5       Wheel steering is permitted.

3.3.6       An additional moulding may be fitted to the leading edge of the rudder.  This moulding must be obtained from the licensed builder.  The moulding may be fitted with its leading edge no more than 40mm ahead of the existing leading edge.

3.4 Spars

3.4.1       The spars shall be aluminium alloy extrusions supplied by a licensed builder.

3.4.2       No alterations or modifications to the spar extrusions are permitted except to facilitate the attachment of rigging and fittings as specified in these rules.

3.4.3       The spars shall be specified in terms of these rules and shall conform with the official Class drawing.

3.4.4   Mast

(a)      Permanently bent and rotating masts are not permitted.

(b)      The mast shall be fitted at its heel and shall be chocked at deck level and shall not be altered whilst racing.

(c)      A spinnaker pole track shall be fixed to the mast, its upper end not more than 4 430 mm above the base of the mast when the mast is stepped.  One or more fixed mast rings may be sub- stituted for the track provided they fall within the range of the track defined above.

(d)      Contrasting coloured bands of a minimum width of 20 mm shall be painted on the mast as follows:

The upper edge of the lower band (Band A) shall not be less than 2 810 mm above the mast base.  The lower edge of the upper band (Band B) shall not be more than 15 310 mm above the mast base.

3.4.5   Standing Rigging

(a)      The mast standing rigging shall be of stainless steel or galvanised steel multi-strand wire.  Rod is not permitted.

The standing rigging shall consist of one forestay, one backstay, two main upper shrouds and two lower shrouds.

(b)      The forestay, main and lower shrouds shall be of 7 mm nominal diameter wire.  Heavier diameter wire is permitted.

(c)      The backstay shall be of 6 mm nominal diameter wire.  Heavier diameter wire is permitted.

(d)      The forestay shall intersect the surface of the mast not more than 10 150 mm above the top of the lower coloured band (Band A) specified in rule 3.4.4 (d).

(e)      The main shrouds shall be fixed to the mast and the chain plates, and shall intersect the mast at 9 900 mm +/- 10 mm above Band A.

(f)        The lower shrouds shall be fixed to the mast and the chain plates, and shall intersect the mast at 4 550 mm +/- 10 mm above Band A.

(g)      The centre line of the spreaders shall intersect the surface of the mast at 4 750 mm, +/- 10 mm above Band A.

(h)      The distance from the surface of the mast to the bearing point of the upper shrouds, measured along the axis of the spreaders, shall be 1 060 mm +/- 15 mm.

(i)        The forestay and the shrouds shall not be adjusted while racing.

(j)         The backstay shall be attached to the masthead crane, not more than 180 mm from the aft edge of the mast, and to a backstay bridle or to a backstay tension-adjusting tackle.

(k)      The spreaders shall be supplied by an approved builder.

(l)         The mast shall be joined at the spreader position 4 750 mm, +/- 10 mm above Band A.

3.4.6   Main Boom

(a)      Permanently bent and/or tapered booms are not permitted.

(b)      A contrasting coloured band (Band C) of not less than 20 mm width shall be painted on the boom not more than 4 180 mm from the aft edge of the mast.  The boom must be attached to the gooseneck and held at right angles to the mast when taking this measurement.

(c)      The position of reefing pennant bulls eyes or sheaves is as located by the approved builder.

(d)      The boom shall have facility for outhaul, flattening reef and three reefing lines.

3.4.7   Spinnaker Boom

(a)      The overall length of the spinnaker boom, including fittings, shall not be more than 3,72 m.

3.5  Running Rigging

The running rigging shall not exceed the following:

(a)      Two mainsail halyards of wire and/or rope.

(b)      Two headsail halyards of wire and/or rope, which shall not intersect the forward surface of the mast above the intersection of the forestay with the forward surface of the mast.

(c)      Two spinnaker halyards of rope, which shall bear not more than 10 150 mm above the top of Band A.

(d)      One kicking strap of not more than 16:1 power ratio.

(e)      One spinnaker boom uphaul and one downhaul.

(f)        One spinnaker boom car (if car fitted) uphaul and one downhaul.

(g)      One mainsail Cunningham control.

(h)      One mainsail outhaul tackle.

(i)        One flattening reefing line.

(j)         Three reefing lines.

(k)      Backstay tension adjusting tackle of rope and/or wire of not more than 12:1 power ratio, or 4:1 power ratio if a fixed vee bridle tensioned by a squeezer device is used.

(l)         Headsail sheets of rope.

(m)    Spinnaker guys and sheets of rope.

(n)      One mainsheet of rope with a tackle of not more than 6:1 power ratio.

(o)      One mainsheet fine tuning tackle of not more than 4:1 power ratio.

(p)      Mainsail sheet traveller control lines (port and starboard) of rope, arranged in a tackle of not more than 4:1 power ratio.

(q)      Two headsail and two spinnaker barber hauler tackles of rope.

(r)        One “handy billy” tackle of not more than 6:1 power ratio.

3.5.1       No running rigging shall pass through the deck.

3.6 Fixed Fittings and Equipment

3.6.1       Pulpit, pushpit (which may be in two sections) and four stanchions per side, all supplied by an approved builder, shall be through-bolted to the deck moulding.

3.6.2       Two taut upper life lines, one on each side of the boat, of multi-strand wire not less than 4 mm diameter, shall be attached to the pulpit and pushpit and pass through the four stanchions at a height of not less than 610 mm above the sheerline.  Two taut lower life lines, one on each side of the boat, of multi-strand wire not less than 4 mm diameter, shall be attached to the pulpit and pushpit and pass through the four stanchions at a height approximately halfway between the upper life line and the sheerline.

3.6.3       Two primary sheet winches of a mechanical advantage ratio not more than 44:1, shall be through-bolted to the deck moulding in the positions provided.

3.6.4       Four secondary winches, two of a mechanical advantage of not more than 18:1 and two of a mechanical advantage of not more than 18:1, may be through-bolted in the positions provided in the deck moulding, port and starboard, or in any position the owner may specify.  Fitting of these secondary winches is not mandatory.

3.6.5       Two headsail sheet tracks, each not more than 3 660 mm, shall be through bolted in the positions provided in the deck moulding, port and starboard.

3.6.6       One mainsheet traveller track, through-bolted in the positions provided in the deck moulding and no longer than 1 550 mm.

3.6.7       Other than specified, make and type of deck fittings are optional.  Winches may be self-tailing, single or two speed.  Genoa cars may be of the “plunger” type or may be capable of being moved under load.

4.0 SAILS

4.1.1       The following sails must be carried when racing in a Class regatta.  No other sails or duplicates may be carried unless specified in these rules.

·          One mainsail.

·          One number 1 Genoa.

·          One number 2 Genoa and/or Blade number 3 Jib

·          One number 3 jib.

·          One storm jib.

Yachts with a roller furling number 1 Genoa need not carry a number 2 jib.

               4.1.2   A duplicate number 1 Genoa and up to three spinnakers may be 

                         carried.

4×1×3  In coastal or offshore races longer than 150 nautical miles, there is              no limitation on the number of spinnakers carried provided they all comply with the Class rules.

4.2   In addition, a storm trysail as defined below may be carried.

4.3   Only those sails offered for measurement may be used in that regatta, subject to permission to measure in alternative sails being granted by the appointed representative of the Class Committee.

4.4   Sails shall be made of a single ply material as defined by the ISAF except for normal reinforcements, constructional seams, tabling, reefing patches, camber lines and genuine repairs to damage.  Kevlar or Mylar may not be used  In the case of a roller furling number 1 Genoa, a portion of the leech no further forward of 1,5 metres from the leech may be laminated, but these laminates must be of single ply material as described above.  In addition the leech and foot may be reinforced.  The mainsail leech may be reinforced by one laminate of cloth of a weight not more than the weight of cloth used in the mainsail.  This laminate may not extend forward of the leech more than 700 mm at any one point.

This rule does not apply to number 1 Genoa’s and blade number 3 jibs. 

They may be made of single ply material as defined above or of polyester-based laminates, (this specifically excludes Kevlar or Spectra but permits Mylar).

Spinnakers may only be made from nylon material.  Polyesters, Kevlar material and laminates are not permitted.

4.5  Sails (except the number 1 Genoa and Blade number 3 jib) shall be of woven material as currently defined by the ISAF and may incorporate transparent windows.

4.6  The sails shall be measured to the recommendations of the ISAF.

4.7 The mainsail shall carry the L34 emblem and the yacht’s sail number, as issued by the builder or by SA Sailing or by the Class Association, and the number 1 Genoa and spinnakers shall carry the number only, all of which shall conform to the ISAF in this regard.

4.8  The sail numbers shall not be less than:

Height      :          350mm

Width       :          230mm (except).

Thickness:           50mm

The space between adjoining numbers shall be +/- 150mm.

4.9  Sail cloth weights shall not be less than (+ spinnakers defined separately):

                                                                                                American                   Metric

       *Mainsail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7,00 oz                       300 g

       Number 1 Genoa (single ply material). . . . . . .            5,00 oz                       215 g

       Number 1 Genoa (polyester based laminate) . .        4,50 oz                       190 g

       Number 2 Genoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             6,50 oz                       280 g

       Number 3 blade jib                                                        5,0 0z                          215 g

       Number 3 jib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..  7,25 oz                       300 g

       Storm jib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7,50 oz                       320 g

       Trysail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    8,60 oz                       370 g

+Light full size spinnaker (nominal weight) . .  0,75 oz                         32 g

Heavy full size spinnaker (nominal weight) . .  1,50 oz                         65 g

Heavy weather spinnaker (nominal weights):

- Not less than . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1,50 oz                         65 g

- Not more than . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2,20 oz                         90 g

*The mainsail may incorporate a foot shelf of lighter cloth.

4.10 Mainsail

           4.10.1       The mainsail must fit between the bands painted on the mast and          boom.

           4.10.2       The length of the leech shall not exceed 13,18m.

           4.10.3       The maximum half height width, measured from the mid-point of the leech to the nearest point of the luff, shall not exceed 2 630mm.

           4.10.4       The maximum three quarter height width, measured from the three quarter height point of the leech to the nearest point of the luff, shall not exceed 1 550mm.

           4.10.5       The mainsail shall have four battens placed at approximately equal intervals along the leech. The length of the upper batten shall not exceed 850mm. The length of the two intermediate battens shall not exceed 1 400mm. The length of the lower batten shall not exceed

                             1 040mm.

           4.10.6       A Cunningham cringle may be fitted in the luff at a distance of not more than 400mm above the foot.

           4.10.7       A tensioning cringle may be fitted in the leech not more than 400mm above the foot, measured down the leech.

           4.10.8       Three sets of reefing cringles are mandatory.

           4.10.9       The luff cringle of the first reef shall be placed 1 550mm (+/- 40mm) above the foot (at the tack), and the leech cringle 1 720mm (+/- 40mm) above the foot, measured down the leech.

           4.10.10     The luff cringle of the second reef shall be placed 3 100mm (+/- 40mm) above the foot (at the tack), and the leech cringle 3 300mm

                             (+/- 30 mm) above the foot, measured down the leech.

           4.10.11     The luff cringle of the third reef shall be placed 5 100mm (+/- 40mm) above the foot (at the tack), and the leech cringle 5 550mm (+/- 30mm) above the foot, measured down the leech.

           4.10.12     Reefing tie-in cringles may be fitted.

           4.10.13     A leech line is permitted/

           4.10.14     Camber lines are permitted.

           4.10.15     The top of the headboard, measured at right angles to the mast, shall not exceed 160mm.

4.11   Number 1 Genoa

           4.11.1       The luff shall not be more than 11 700mm nor less than 11 500mm.

           4.11.2       The leech shall not be more than 10 900mm nor less than 10 700mm.

           4.11.3       The foot shall not be more than 5 780mm nor less than 5 580mm.

           4.11.4       A Cunningham cringle may be fitted in the luff not more than 400mm from the tack.

           4.11.5       A leech line is permitted.

           4.11.6       Camber lines are permitted.

           4.11.7       A leech reefing cringle may not be fitted.

           4.11.8       A foot cringle to allow attachment of a retaining line may be fitted.

4.12   Number 2 Genoa

           4.12.1       The luff shall not be more than 11 700mm nor less than 11 500mm.

           4.12.2       The leech shall not be more than 10 500mm nor less than 10 300mm.

           4.12.3       The foot shall not be more than 4 730mm nor less than 4 530mm.

           4.12.4       Cunningham cringles or leech reefing cringles may not be fitted.

           4.12.5       The sail may not have battens fitted.

           4.12.6       A leech line is permitted.

           4.12.7       Camber lines are permitted.

4.13   Number 3 Jib

           4.13.1       The luff shall not be more than 10 300mm nor less than 10 100mm.

           4.13.2       The leech shall not be more than 9 160mm nor less than 8 960mm.

           4.13.3       The foot shall not be more than 3 540mm nor less than 3 340mm.

           4.13.4       Cunningham cringles or leech reefing cringles may not be fitted.

           4.13.5       The sail may not have battens fitted.

           4.13.6       A leech line is permitted.

           4.13.7       Camber lines are permitted.

           4.13.8       The sail shall have an alternative method of attachment to the forestay if a headsail luff groove device is fitted (lacing eyelets are acceptable).

4.13 A     Number 3 Blade Jib

                        4.13A.1    The luff shall not be more that 11650 mm nor less than

                                       11450 mm

           4.13A.2    The leech shall not be more than 10800 mm nor less than 10600 m

           4.13A.3    The foot shall not be more than 4250 mm nor less than 4100 mm

                        4.13A.4    Cunningham cringles or leech reefing cringles may not be

                                       fitted.     

                        4.13A.5    The sail may have a max of 4 battens fitted, max length 900mm

           4.13A.6    A leech line is permitted

           4.13A.7    Camber lines are permitted

           4.13A.8    If manufactured prior to September 2000 variations will be permitted

4.14   Storm Jib

           4.14.1       The luff shall not be more than 6 800mm nor less than 6 600mm.

           4.14.2       The leech shall not be more than 4 800mm nor less than 4 600mm.

           4.14.3       The foot shall not be more than 3 060mm nor less than 2 860mm.

           4.14.4       The sail shall have an alternative method of attachment to the forestay if a headsail luff groove device is fitted (lacing eyelets are acceptable).

4.15   Spinnaker 0,75 oz (Full Size Light)

           4.15.1       The sail shall be three cornered, symmetrical about the vertical centre line passing through the head.

           4.15.2       The sail shall be measured when laid out on a flat surface and folded about the centre line. Sufficient tension shall be applied to remove wrinkles and creases along the lines of measurement.

           4.15.3       The length of the leeches shall not be more than 11 720mm nor less than 11 420mm.

           4.15.4       The half-width of the sail, measured from the mid-point of the leeches and the nearest point of the centre fold, shall not be more than 3 350mm nor less than 3 250mm.

           4.15.5       The maximum half-width shall be 3 350mm.

           4.15.6       The half-width of the foot shall not be more than 3 350mm.

4.16   Spinnaker 1,5 oz (Full Size Heavy)

           Dimensions as per 4.15 above.

4.17   Spinnaker 1,5 oz or 2,2 oz (Reduced Size Heavy Weather)

           4.17.1       The sail shall be three cornered, symmetrical about the vertical centre line passing through the head.

           4.17.2       The sail shall be measured when laid out on a flat surface and folded about the centre line. Sufficient tension shall be applied to remove wrinkles and creases along the lines of measurement.

           4.17.3       The length of the leeches shall not be more than 11 720mm nor less than 11 420mm.

           4.17.4       The half-width of the sail, measured from the mid-point of the leeches and the nearest point of the centre fold, shall not be more than 3 000mm nor less than 2 800mm.

           4.17.5       The maximum half-width shall be 3 350mm.

           4.17.6       The half-width of the foot shall not be more than 3 350mm.

4.18   Storm Trysail

           4.18.1       The storm trysail shall not be larger than 9 m2.

           4.18.2       The sail shall be sheeted independently of the boom.

           4.18.3       A tack pennant may be fitted.

           4.18.4       Lacing eyes for attachment to the mast shall be fitted.

           4.18.5       Suggested dimensions are:

                             Luff      -           4 300mm

                             Leech -           6 000mm

                             Foot    -           4 000mm

4.19   Roller Furling Number 1 Genoa

           The only measurement will be LP which may not be more than 5 360mm.

           There is no minimum.

5.0  AUXILIARY ENGINE

       5.1      A diesel engine, minimum number of cylinders two, minimum horsepower 12 (9 kilowatts).

       5.2      The engine must be fitted with a self-starter and an alternator.

       5.3      A permanently fitted fuel tank, minimum capacity 50 litres, is mandatory.

       5.4      The engine must be capable of driving the yacht at 5 knots in smooth water.

       5.5      Folding propellers, or propellers of the “Maxprop” type, are permitted.

6.  OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

      6.1       The following are permitted when racing under L34 Class rules:

(a)            A twin groove headsail luff groove of the type which fits around the permanent forestay; the fore and aft dimension must not be more than 40mm.

(b)            A headsail roller furling gear.

(c)             Headsail forestay hanks.

(d)            One storm trysail as described under 4.16.

(e)            Free choice of type and location of deck blocks, halyard cleats, headsail sheets, backstay tackle, Cunningham tackle, outhaul and leach tensioning tackle; spinnaker boom uphaul, foreguy and reefing equipment.

(f)               The following electronic instruments are permitted:

Log, knot meter, wind speed indicator, wind direction indicator, echo sounder, radio direction finder, digital compass without memory facility, fluxgate compass, radio transmitter/receivers with antennae and spare antennas, engine instruments such as ammeters, rev counter, temperature gauges, oil pressure warning and the like. Satnav, GPS, Integrated Navcentres, plotters and Decca are permitted.

(g)            Spare tiller and tiller extension of any material.

(h)             Additional lockers, bookshelves or personalised accommodation equipment.

(i)               Additional safety devices and equipment to owners’ requirements or to comply with local regulations.

(j)               Hand bearing compass.

7.0    MANDATORY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIED AND REGULATIONS TO           BE  OBSERVED WHILE RACING IN L34 CLASS EVENTS   

7.1  Navigation lights to comply with International Regulations for Preventions of     

        collisions at sea.

      7.2  A minimum of 10 litres of fresh water.

      7.3  A minimum of 20 litres diesel fuel.

      7.4  Two sturdy buckets, each of at least 9 litres capacity, each fitted with a stout     lanyard.       

      7.5  Two permanently installed bilge pumps.

      7.6  One anchor, minimum weight 10 kg, fixed to not less than 10 metres of chain and 50 metres of anchor warp not less than 10mm diameter.

      7.7  Two waterproof torches and spare batteries.

      7.8  First-aid kit and manual.

      7.9  Two 12 volt batteries, minimum capacity 60 amp hours each.

      7.10 Fog horn.

      7.11 Tools and spares including a hacksaw and spare blades, or equipment capable of quickly parting the standing rigging.

      7.12 Radio receiver capable of receiving weather bulletins.

      7.13 V.H.F. radio telephone.

      7.14 One life jacket (government approved type) fitted with a whistle for each crew member.

      7.15 Two life rings preferably of the horseshoe type, both with whistles, one with a self-igniting light of minimum duration of 45 minutes, all ready for instant use.

      7.16 Four red hand flares, four red rockets, one orange smoke float – all within their respective expiry dates.

      7.17 One heaving line, minimum length 16m of floating type equipped with a buoyant heaving aid, ready for instant use.

      7.18 All berth cushions supplied by the builder or of a similar type and construction (see rule 7.24).

      7.19 Two dry powder fire extinguishers of minimum capacity 1,0 kg each.

      7.20 Permanently mounted compass.

      7.21 Two-burner stove.

      7.22 Fitted w.c.

      7.23 Self-inflating life raft, minimum capacity 6-man.  In overnight races the life raft must be rated to carry the entire crew.  In day races this limit may be exceeded as is normal practice. The life raft need not be carried unless required by Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions.

      7.24 The three cushions / mattresses covering the forward vee berths may be removed while racing.  The plywood bunk tops must remain in position.

    8.0  CREW NUMBERS

In the event of an L34 class event being sailed concurrently with another event which stipulates a crew weight and/or crew number, then this crew weight and/or number will apply.

If no crew weight or crew number is specified for the event then an all up crew weight of 650kgrams may not be exceeded (weight of crew members in normal casual clothes).

9.0  PROHIBITIONS

       9.1  The following are not permitted.

               9.1.1   Winches other than the two primary and four secondary winches specified.

               9.1.2   Headsail tracks other than those specified.

               9.1.3   Running backstays or devices to simulate such.

               9.1.4   Hydraulics

   9.1.5   Halyard locks or hook-up devices are not permitted at a height greater than 2 metres from the point where the mast passes through the cabin top.

   9.1.6   Spinnaker chutes through the deck.

   9.1.7   Hiking or trapezing equipment.

   9.1.8   The restowing of mandatory equipment away from its normal position while racing. In the event of an L34 class event being sailed concurrently with another event which does not stipulate the anchor stowage position then the “normal” position of the anchor, chain and warp can be anywhere in the boat provided it is securely fixed in place if it is stowed within the habitable area of the boat. Otherwise the normal position of the anchor, chain and warp is in the bow anchor locker.

9.1.9       Additional turning blocks to facilitate sheeting headsails from the windward side may not be fitted.

February 2005