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by Darin Ballington
24 Jan 2026, 12:02
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: The size of a vang/kicking strap ... discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 25589

Re: The size of a vang/kicking strap ... discussion

I am not technical like others who have posted, so, the rule needs to be simple for a builder to measure to ensure compliance.

Measuring surface area of a vang seems over complicated for its purpose.

Could the rule not be worded such that the “traditional” version is accepted without measurement ...
by Darin Ballington
21 Jan 2026, 13:26
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: The size of a vang/kicking strap ... discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 25589

Re: The size of a vang/kicking strap ... discussion


I may be adding a an extra complication, but who decides what is class legal?
My understanding of the class rules is" If in doubt ask", who do you ask, and how do these decisions get broadcast to the class owners


Sorry, pressed the wrong key...

If there is a new idea, or move away from the ...
by Darin Ballington
21 Jan 2026, 12:29
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: The size of a vang/kicking strap ... discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 25589

Re: The size of a vang/kicking strap ... discussion

I may be adding a an extra complication, but who decides what is class legal?
My understanding of the class rules is" If in doubt ask", who do you ask, and how do these decisions get broadcast to the class owners
by Darin Ballington
23 Jun 2011, 17:01
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Single Panel Molded Sails
Replies: 90
Views: 336066

Re: Single Panel Molded Sails

Dear all


By the way, even easier way for making such sails in warmer places of the world (Mediterranean or closer to the equator) during summer period is as follows. Find a suitable form you want to have on your sail (outside shell of VW bug car, outside shell of dingy class boats like Europa ...