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TRAPSEAT
GUIDELINES
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FORMAT
A
Hobie Cat 16 with trapseats shall be sailed by a helmsperson and
crew. Crew shall number one except where races organizers rules that crew
in all craft number more than one.
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2.
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HELMSPERSON
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Helmsperson
must be disabled i.e. shall be classified according to the version of the
IFDS Functional Classification System current at the time of the
championships.
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2.2
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The
Helmsperson may be able-bodied or disabled.
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3.
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CREW
The
crew may be able-bodied (AB) or disabled.
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4.
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NUMBER
OF TRAPSEATS
There
shall be two Trapseats attached to each cat.
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5.
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HIKING
The
crew ONLY may hike from any position.
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6.
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POSITION
WHEN RACING
When
racing, no part of the torso of the helmsperson shall pass the centerline
of the boat.
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7.
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CAPSIZE
Rule
6 shall not apply in the event of a capsize.
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8.
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NOMINATION
OF STEERING SIDE
Before
a race the helmsperson shall nominate which side of the boat from which
he/she will steer the boat.
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9.
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DISQUALIFICATION
No
competitor will be disqualified due to assistance in the event of a
capsize or other emergency deemed such by the race organizers.
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10.
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WIND
SPEED
Races
will take place in 15 Knots, not exceeding 20 Knots
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11.
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PROTECTED
Official
Trapseat races will take place in protected waters.
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12.
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RULES
All
Hobie 16 class rules apply except where Trapseat rules override.
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