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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Boat measurement is almost complete. I will be listing remaining issues in another e-mail. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is now time to address sail measurement and mandatory equipment inspection. We will need some inspectors to help with this process. Please volunteer. It will not be an onerous task.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sail Measurement and Inspection for the 2011 Sonar North American Championship Regatta<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sail Measurement</span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Basically, there won’t be any sail measurement!!! There will be inspection of sails for the purpose of equipment control. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have communicated with Gene Hinkel, International Measurer, and Lee Morrison, Chief Measurer, on the subject of how to measure sails and floor layouts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>They told me that for the last few years sails made by North, Quantum, and Doyle have been measured and, with one minor exception, all have measured in. They say that sails made by North, Quantum, and Doyle <b>with a certification label (royalty)</b> can be expected to meet measurement standards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>What we will do<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You will present the sails you intend to use in the regatta for inspection<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We will inspect the sails for the manufacturer and certification label (royalty)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If the sail is not built by an approved manufacturer, it will be measured according to the Sonar Rule<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We will initial the sails and record information about the sails<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You will be required to use only sails which have been inspected<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If it is necessary to substitute a sail because of damage, you must receive permission from the jury<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sails to be presented</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You may present one mainsail, up to two jibs, and up to two spinnakers for inspection.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Inspection</span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>All boats will be inspected for mandatory standard safety equipment listed in the Sonar Rule which is<span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>C.3 EQUIPMENT</b> <br><i>C.3.1 FOR USE</i> <br>(a) Mandatory <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>(i) Personal buoyancy for each crewmember, each having positive buoyancy of not less than 6 kg. (6 kg is 13.2 lb)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>(ii) One throwable flotation device such as a cushion or ring with positive buoyancy of not less than 3 kg. (a standard throwable cushion is acceptable)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>(iii) One hand bailer or bucket of not less than <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>6 liters capacity.</span> (A 2-gallon bucket will do the job)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>(iv) One hand bilge pump. (may be installed in boat)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <br>(v) One anchor of not less than <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>3.6 kg in weight and with not less than 30 m of continuous line of not less than 8 mm in diameter</span>. (3.6 kg is ~8 lb, 30 m is ~100 ft, 8 mm is 3/8 in)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>(vi) Hatch covers for the companionway opening with a removable lower cover not less than <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>15 cm in height.</span> (15 cm is ~6 in)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>C.3.2 NOT FOR USE</i> <br>(a) Mandatory <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>One paddle or oar extendable to <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>at least 1.5 m in length.</span> (1.5 m is ~5 ft)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#555555'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#555555'>All mandatory safety equipment must meet the specifications and must be on board the boat while racing.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ernest Brody<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sonar Fleet 5 Measurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>