Outcome of Membership Vote - Changes to RS Vareo Class Rules

Further to the recent letter and RS Vareo voting form, the vote has now closed and 22 votes were received. Thanks to those who took the time to vote. 22 of the voters (100%) agreed with proposed amendment 3, and 21 of the voters (95%) agreed with proposed amendments 1 and 2. The new rules are outlined below. The full rules are now on the website under documents and will be in your 2005 Yearbook. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the revised rules, please contact the RS Office. 1. Change to the RS Vareo mainsail clew outhaul control system specification: To change the routing and termination of the outhaul through a standard Super Spar boom outboard end plug, through the boom exiting via a sheave at the inboard end, cleated in a clam cleat under the boom and finally lead through a block suspended on an eye attached to the underside of the boom near the inboard end. Reason: To aid the adjustment of the outhaul, with a low cost and commonly used solution. 2. Changed Rule 1.3.14: The total velocity ratio in each control line system shall not exceed:- - kicking strap 8:1 - cunningham 4:1 - mainsail clew outhaul 4:1 Reason: to limit the velocity ratio of the mainsail clew outhaul assuming the new specification for the mainsail clew outhaul control system described above is adopted. 3. Changed Rule 1.3.2: The use of flexible tape, thin line, shockcord, shackles or rings, as long as this does not modify the effective sheeting of any sail nor the intended purpose or action of any equipment. Reason: there have been a number of modifications made, for example continuous control lines and sheet tidy systems. These modifications do not give any advantage but enable people to modify the boat to suit their sailing style.