Glossary · Rules & safety
Class rule
Also called: Jauge, jauge, règle de classe, rule, certificat de jauge, measurement certificate
Construction and equipment rules shared by the boats of a class, to keep racing fair.
The class rule sets maximum dimensions (length, beam, draft, air draft), allowed materials, appendages, number of sails, safety equipment. Each boat is measured and gets a certificate. Class rule figures shown in the directory come from the class's rules.
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