Fleet 8 Local Rules

This page contains the local rules for regattas that Fleet 8 considers a part of it's high-point series. These rules are in addition to class rules or change class rules.

Administration:

Shall be per class rules.

Membership And Eligibility:

Membership:

For a boat to be scored in the Fleet 8 High Point Series, the driver shall be a member of Fleet 8 of the J/105 class. The fee for joining Fleet 8 shall be $105, which includes $35 for membership in the National Class Association.
Instructions on joining Fleet 8 and the Class

Race Forms:

For each High point race, the two forms listed below must be filed with a fleet officer or their representative:

Weigh In:

The maximum crew weight (in swimming apparel) for one design racing is 498 kilograms (1100 lbs) with no limit on numbers of crew. An Owner who is the sole Driver for a regatta may elect a weight of 100 kg (220 lbs) for that regatta, in which case he or she shall not be subject to weigh-in or other weight check. If the sailing instructions require a weigh-in prior to the start of a regatta, a boat complying with the weight restrictions at weigh-in shall not otherwise be subject to a weigh-in during or after the regatta, except for weighing substitute crew.

Measurement:

Shall be per class rules with the exception of kelp windows.

Equipment:

Shall be per class rules. All high point races count (no throw outs). Fleet 8 Local Rules allow use of Kelp Windows in Fleet 8 Highpoint Events. This changes section 5.3 of the Class Rules and Class Rule Interpretation RI-02-10 for Fleet 8 Highpoint Events.

Sails:

Shall be per class rules.

Additional Local Rules:

The Fleet 8 High Point series shall be scored using a highpoint system that heavily encourages participation. Scoring shall be based on the Cox-Sprague Chart originated by the Y.R.A of Long Island Sound, but with modifications.