1. Is a spar that is attached to the hull and extending from the mast and along the foredeck a part of the rig for measurement purposes and should it be included in the certified rig area?


2. Is a spar that is attached to the mast of a swing rig and extending forward to support a spar to which the tack and/or clew of a headsail is attached to be included in the certified rig area?

1. If the item is part of the rig (if it is removed when the rig is removed from the hull, then it is a part of the rig rather than a part of the hull) then it shall comply with the class rules for the rig.

       The relevant class rule is J.1 (a):

One spar, not being a mast spar, with a spar cross section not exceeding 22 mm is permitted to extend the tack and/or clew of each sail without being included in the certified rig area.

The spar described does not extend the tack and/or clew of a headsail so its area shall be included in the certified rig area.

  2. Same answer as Q1 – see 1. above.

Revised on 11.11.2018. to be in accordance with Ten Rater Class Rules - Effective 1st November 2018