Originally Posted by Mark P
Originally Posted by Wouter


The rule says the sailor must be able to right the boat but this includes using any dependable righting aid you can think off.

The Righting Rule (1.8) states;
1.8.1 It is the responsibility of the crew to ensure that the boat is equipped with a righting system that will enable the crew to right the boat without outside assistance.
My F16 is equipped with a righting line but still occasionally I can't right my F16 when the wind is very light. So by the letter of the law I'm breaking a F16 Rule!


I'd read "outside assistance" as help you get from "outside" your boat (ie another boat or person). If you have a righting bag on your boat that is no more or less assistance than a righting line.

Therefore, you are within the rules of the F16 class.

my 0.02
Terry

USA 777