Outcome of RS Vareo Rule Change Vote

We now have a very definite outcome to the recent vote on the RS Vareo Rules. Details are as below. 20 RS Vareo members (42%) returned their forms, and the vote was unanimously for the inclusion of all 3 proposed rule changes. The rules on the website will be amended accordingly, or contact the RS Association office for a copy of the new rules. Amendment 1 - New Rule 1.3.15: The spinnaker halyard and downhaul may be continuous or separate; their routing and operation is not restricted, additional blocks or fairleads may be fitted as required. Reason: This is the same rule as allowed in RS200s and RS400s and it was the intention to include this in the original Vareo class rules. This will allow the spinnaker halyard routing to be varied to suit individuals which many Vareo owners have already done. Amendment 2 - New Rule 1.3.16: The mainsheet may be led externally to the boom if the sheet is continuously supported for at least 80% of the external run along the boom. Reason: The mainsheet can be taken outside the boom at the moment without adding or altering fittings. If it is not supported this arrangement could be potentially dangerous with the mainsheet looping round helms head during gybing and tacking. Amendment 3 � New Rule 1.3.17: One gybing strop may be added defined as a length of rope, of maximum 10mm diameter, attached to the forward mainsheet block eye on the boom. A single block or ring may be attached to the lower end of the gybing strop. The gybing strop shall only be used during the gybing manoeuvre. Reason: Gybing strop has been fitted as standard for some time but this rule both defines the strop and limits its use as per RS200s.