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RS Vareo Class Rule Change - Vote Results
The vote for the proposed changes to the RS Vareo Class Rules closed on Saturday 30th June. I have now made a final count.
We received 23 voting forms in total which is about 30% of our membership.
20 votes were returned in favour of the proposed amendment 1 and
21 votes were returned in favour of the proposed amendment 2.
Therefore both amendments to the RS Vareo Class Rules have now been passed and amendments will be made to the class rules as follows.
Amendment 1
New Rule 1.3.18 Kicking Strap and Cunningham control line takeaway systems may be added using
thin line, shock cord, shackles or rings, and a maximum of three blocks per system. Any control line
take-way system shall not change the velocity ratio of the control.
Amendment 2
New Rule 1.3.19: A rudder uphaul system may be added but may not be used during racing.