VOLVO OCEAN 65 CLASS RULES The VO65 was designed in 2012 by Farr Yacht Design, Ltd

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1 Volvo Ocean 65 Class Rules v1 1st November 2012 VOLVO OCEAN 65 CLASS RULES 2012 The VO65 was designed in 2012 by Farr Yacht Design, Ltd

2 INDEX PART I ADMINISTRATION Section A General A.1 Language... 4 A.2 Abbreviations & Definitions.. 4 A.3 Authorities... 5 A.4 Administration of the Class.. 5 A.5 Questions... 5 A.6 Class Rules Amendments... 5 A.7 Class Rules Interpretations.. 5 A.8 Spare... 6 A.9 Sail Numbers... 6 A.10 Certification... 6 A.11 Spare... 6 A.12 Invalid Certificates... 6 A.13 Re-Certification... 6 A.14 Retention of Certification Documents... 7 Section B Boat Eligibility B.1 Class Rules and Certification 8 B.2 Flotation Check... 8 B.3 Class Markings... 8 PART II REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS Section C Conditions for Racing C.1 General... 9 C.2 Crew... 9 C.3 Personal Equipment... 9 C.4 Advertising... 9 C.5 Portable Equipment... 9 C.6 Boat C.7 Hull C.8 Hull Appendages C.9 Rig C.10 Sails Section D Hull D.1 Parts D.2 General D.3 Hull Shell D.4 Deck D.5 Bulkheads and internal structure D.6 Assembled Hull Section E Hull Appendages E.1 Parts E.2 General Section F Rig F.1 Parts F.2 General F.3 Standing Rigging F.4 Running Rigging Section G Sails G.1 General Section H Branding H.1 Parts H.2 General PART III APPENDICES Appendix A Boat measurement condition Appendix B Hull appendage measurement condition Appendix C Deck layout Appendix D Systems layout Appendix E Boom & mast measurement condition Appendix F Rig geometry Appendix G Sail dimensions Appendix H Running rigging list. 32 Appendix I Class Certificate Appendix J Sail Branding.. 34 Appendix K Class Certificate Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

3 INTRODUCTION This section forms part of the Class Rules. Volvo Ocean 65 (VO65) hulls, hull appendages, rigs and sails are manufacturing controlled. VO65 hulls, hull appendages and rigs shall only be manufactured by Green Marine Limited and sails shall only be manufactured by VOR approved Sailmaker in the class rules referred to as licensed manufacturers. Equipment is required to comply with the VO65 Building Specification and is subject to a VOR approved manufacturing control system. VO65 hulls, hull appendages, rigs and sails may, after having left the manufacturer, only be altered to the extent permitted in Section C of the class rules. Rules regulating the use of equipment during a race are contained in Section C of these class rules, in ERS Part I, the Racing Rules of Sailing and the Notice of Race for the Volvo Ocean Race PLEASE REMEMBER: THESE RULES ARE CLOSED CLASS RULES WHERE IF IT DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY SAY THAT YOU MAY THEN YOU SHALL NOT. COMPONENTS, AND THEIR USE, ARE DEFINED BY THEIR DESCRIPTION. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

4 PART I ADMINISTRATION Section A General A.1 LANGUAGE A.1.1. The official language of the class is English. Except for words defined herein, the meaning of any word shall be determined by reference to the Oxford English Dictionary, Second Revised Edition (2009) CD Rom Version 4.0 (Oxford University Press 21 May 2009) or any later published version. When there is more than one definition in the Dictionary, the VCA shall determine the appropriate definition. A.1.2 A.1.3 A.1.4 A.1.5 A.1.5 A.1.6 When a term is used in class rule or building specification defined sense, it is printed in underline italic type. When a term is used in Volvo Ocean Race Notice of Race (NOR) defined sense, it is printed in underline type. When a term is used in the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) defined sense, it is printed in bold type. When a term is used in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) defined sense, it is printed in italic type. The words shall and must are mandatory. The words may and can are permissive. The word should is advisory. This class rule is a closed rule. Anything not specifically permitted by the class rules is prohibited. A.2 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS A.2.1 ABBREVIATIONS ERS Equipment Rules of Sailing GML Green Marine Ltd: the builder of the VO65 ISAF International Sailing Federation NOR Notice of Race for the Volvo Ocean Race RRS Racing Rules of Sailing VCA VO65 Class Authority VO65 The Volvo Ocean 65 Class of boat VOR Volvo Ocean Race S.L.U. A.2.2 DEFINITIONS Building specification means the boat as described in the Sale and Purchase Agreement and detailed in associated documentation that defines the design, construction, assembly and quality control as approved by the VCA. 4 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

5 Quality Assurance Documents means the quality assurance documents that have been completed as required by VOR during the construction and assembly of that specific VO65 boat. VO65 sail label means the certification confirmation sticker or similar attached to every VO65 sail. A.3 AUTHORITIES A.3.1 The class rules authority is the VCA, which shall co-operate with the VOR in all matters concerning these class rules. A.3.2 Only the VCA may issue or invalidate a certificate. A.4 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLASS A.4.1 VOR has delegated its administrative functions of the class to the VCA. With the agreement of VOR the VCA may delegate part or all of its functions, as stated in these class rules. A.5 QUESTIONS A.5.1 An owner or an owner s representative may ask a question in writing relating to these class rules, the question and the answer will be posted on the Volvo Ocean Race official noticeboard. The answers will not form any part of the class rule and are for information purposes only, questions should be addressed to: [email protected] A.6 CLASS RULES AMENDMENTS A.6.1 Amendments to these class rules may only be made by the VCA, with the approval of the VOR. Amendments may be made at any time. A.6.2 After 1 st June 2013 an owner may seek an amendment by submitting a request in writing to the VCA, including a signature from at least 2 other owner s representatives. The VCA may seek third party opinion at its discretion to determine whether an amendment is to be made. All owners shall be given up to 14 days to make comment to the VCA. After this time a final decision will be made by the VCA and VOR and posted on the Volvo Ocean Race official noticeboard. A.7 CLASS RULES INTERPRETATION A.7.1 After 1 st May 2013 an owner may seek an interpretation by submitting a request in writing to the VCA, or the VCA may initiate an interpretation. A.7.2 A fee may be applied by the VCA for each individual question as agreed between the VCA and VOR. A.7.3 An owner shall not rely on any advice or opinion from a member of the VCA or VOR, or any other party, in matters relating to the interpretation of these class rules other than through a written interpretation published by the VCA. A.7.4 The VCA is the only body with authority to interpret the class rules. If an owner considers an interpretation may incorporate an amendment to Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

6 the class rules the matter shall be referred to VOR. If VOR agrees that aspects of the interpretation could be considered as an amendment and gives approval, a separate amendment shall be issued. If VOR does not approve any aspect that could be considered as an amendment, the matter shall be passed to a protest committee to determine whether the VCA has changed a class rule through an interpretation. If the matter relates to ambiguous or inconsistent wording, the protest committee (see RRS 91) shall not interpret the class rules, but shall be bound by the VCA decision. A.8 SPARE A.9 SAIL NUMBERS A.9.1 Sail numbers shall be issued by the VCA. A.9.2 Sail numbers shall be issued in consecutive order starting at 1. A.10 CERTIFICATION A.10.1 When the VCA concludes that the boat complies with the class rules, having carried out all necessary checks and measurement to ensure that the building specification has been met in its entirety and that all quality assurance tests and documentation has been completed, and that the final assembly has been approved, it shall issue a certificate as in Appendix K. A.10.2 A copy of the certificate will be supplied to the boat and VOR. A.11 SPARE A.12 INVALID CERTIFICATES A.12.1 A certificate becomes invalid when: (a) following an inspection the VCA determines that a boat does not comply with the class rule, that boat s certificate shall be made invalid, (b) following an inspection the VCA determines that a boat has been modified, tampered with or repaired in any way that has not been approved in writing by the VCA for that particular boat, that boat s certificate shall be made invalid until such time as the work can be rectified in a manner approved by the VCA and the boat has been inspected and is class rule compliant. (c) there is a change to any items recorded on the certificate as required under A.10, (d) the expiry date is passed, (e) the certificate is withdrawn by the VCA, (f) a new certificate is issued, (g) there is a change of ownership. A.13 RE-CERTIFICATION A.13.1 The VCA may re-issue a certificate to a previously certified boat when: 6 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

7 (a) it is invalidated under A.12.1(d) or (g), after receipt of the old certificate, and any certification fee if required. (b) it is invalidated under A.12.1 (a), (b), (c) or (e), at its discretion. (c) one or more of the rules in A.12 has applied. A.14 RETENTION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS A.14.1 The VCA shall retain the original documentation upon which the current certificate is based, including all quality assurance documents. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

8 Section B Boat Eligibility For a boat to be eligible for racing, it shall comply with the rules in this section. B.1 CLASS RULES AND CERTIFICATION B.1.1 The boat shall: (a) be in compliance with the class rules at all times unless written approval is provided by the VCA. (b) have a valid certificate. (c) have valid certification marks as required (d) not be altered in any way without approval of the VCA. B.2 FLOTATION CHECKS B.2.1 The certificate shall carry a satisfactorily flotation check confirmation. B.3 CLASS MARKINGS B.3.1 A valid Class Sticker shall be affixed to the transom in accordance with Appendix C. B.3.2 Every sail shall carry a VO65 sail label attached as specified in rule C Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

9 PART II REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS The crew and the boat shall comply with the rules in this Part II when racing. In case of conflict Section C shall prevail. The rules in Part II are closed class rules. Certification control and equipment inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the ERS except where varied in this Part. Section C Conditions for Racing C.1 GENERAL C.1.1 RULES (a) RRS 50.2 shall not apply. (b) RRS 50.3 shall not apply. (c) RRS 51 shall not apply with respect to sails, water ballast tanks and the canting keel. (d) RRS 52 shall not apply with respect to the canting keel. (e) RRS 42.2(a) shall not apply. (f) The ERS Part I,II, and III shall apply. C.2 CREW Crew limitations as defined in the NOR shall apply. C.3 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Personal equipment requirements as defined in the NOR shall apply C.4 ADVERTISING C.4.1 LIMITATIONS Advertising shall only be displayed in accordance the ISAF Advertising Code. (See ISAF Regulation 20), unless a change is permitted by agreement with ISAF, in such a case the permission and the changes shall be contained in the NOR and posted on the VOR official noticeboard, C.4.2 All VO65 logos and VOR specified logos and branding will be applied as defined in these class rules and the NOR. C.4.3 Advertising coverage shall be in compliance with rule H. C.5 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT Any portable equipment requirements will be defined in the NOR. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

10 C.6 BOAT C.6.1 C.6.2 C.6.3 MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (a) No modifications are permitted unless specified by an amendment to the class rule or with the prior approval of the VCA. (b) All maintenance shall be carried out in a way that the boat is retained in the original condition as when first launched, unless changes are made as a result of an amendment to the class rules. (c) Repairs may only be carried out by parties approved by GML. If an owner considers that any repair may be necessary, they shall inform the VCA immediately, who shall determine what action shall be taken. (d) All components shall be retained in compliance with the building specification. WEIGHT The weight of the boat in measurement condition shall not be less than 11050kg. MEASUREMENT CONDITION Measurement condition shall be as detailed in Appendix A and shall include: (a) the hull including all components specified in the building specification; (b) all hull appendages including all components specified in the building specification and any hull appendage corrector weights; (c) boom and bowsprit including all components specified in the building specification and corrector weights; (d) all running rigging as specified in Appendix A; (e) all advertising branding applied to the boat including branding corrector weights as specified in Section H; (f) all media equipment listed in the NOR when specified for an event; (g) two winch handles. (h) Liquids, which shall be maintained at minimum service levels as specified in the building specification. Measurement condition shall NOT include: (i) crew, guests and media personnel; (j) personal equipment; (k) main mast including all components in mast measurement condition; (l) sails, including bags, battens, luff cables, furling drums and associated fittings; (m) spares and tools; (n) portable safety equipment; 10 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

11 C.6.4 (o) drinks and food; CORRECTOR WEIGHTS (a) Corrector weight containers as specified in the building specification shall be permanently fastened to the aft face of bulkhead B and the aft face of Bulkhead H. When the boat weight is less than the minimum requirement, corrector weights shall be distributed between the corrector weight containers as determined following flotation measurement. See also B.2 and Appendix B. (b) The total weight of such corrector weights shall not exceed 60 kg. See also rule B.1.1. (c) Corrector weights shall only be applied and adjusted as specified by the VCA and once installed shall not be removed or moved unless by the VCA, those values shall reflect those shown on the certificate. (d) C.7 HULL C.7.1 MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (a) Four foot chocks as specified in the building specification shall be permanently fastened on the cockpit sole. Their position is optional. No modifications are permitted unless specified by an amendment to the class rules. (b) All maintenance shall be carried out in a way that the hull is retained in the original condition as when first launched, in accordance with any instructions contained in the owner s manual. (c) Waxing, polishing and application of small quantities of frictionreducing compounds (for example, McLube) on the hull is permitted provided the intention and effect is to polish only. (d) Only paint systems generically specified as two-component linear polyester saturated aliphatic polyurethane, two-component epoxy urethane, or two-component acrylic urethane may be used as the outermost surface finish of the hull. No materials other than manufacturer-supplied retardants, accelerants, thinners and pigments shall be added. Similarly, the specific gravity of the paint shall not be altered with any material other than those specified above. (e) The application of vinyl, mylar or other plastic film over the surface of the hull for advertising or branding is permitted, provided that the film shall not be specially textured or otherwise manufactured in a way that could improve the character of the flow of water inside the boundary layer. (f) The outermost surfaces of the hull may be sanded and cleaned provided only the surface finish is affected, and the effect of the sanding is consistent over the surface of the hull below the water plane. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

12 C.7.2 (g) Repairs may only be carried out by parties authorised by GML. If an owner considers that any repair may be necessary, they shall inform the VCA immediately, who shall determine what action shall be taken. (h) All components shall be retained in compliance with the building specification. FITTINGS (a) USE (1) Inspection hatch covers and drainage plugs shall be kept in place at all times. C.8 HULL APPENDAGES C.8.1 MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (a) No modifications are permitted unless specified by an amendment to the class rules. (b) All maintenance shall be carried out in a way that the hull appendage is retained in the original condition as when first launched. (c) Waxing, polishing and application of small quantities of frictionreducing compounds (for example, McLube) on the hull appendages are permitted provided the intention and effect is to polish only. (d) Only paint systems generically specified as two-component linear polyester saturated aliphatic polyurethane, two-component epoxy urethane, or two-component acrylic urethane may be used as the outermost surface finish of the fin and bulb. No materials other than manufacturer-supplied retardants, accelerants, thinners and pigments shall be added. Similarly, the specific gravity of the paint shall not be altered with any material other than those specified above. (e) The outermost surface finish paint system used on the rudders shall be as specified in the building specification. (f) No paint systems shall be applied to the bilgeboards. (g) The outermost surfaces of the fin, bulb and rudders may be sanded and cleaned provided only the surface finish is affected, and the effect of the sanding is consistent over the surface of the appendage. 12 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

13 (h) Repairs may only be carried out by authorised parties. If an owner considers that any repair may be necessary, they shall inform the VCA immediately, who shall determine what action shall be taken. (i) All components shall be retained in compliance with the building specification. C.8.2 C.8.3 C.8.4 C.8.5 LIMITATIONS (a) Only one fin, one bulb, two rudders and two bilgeboards shall be used during an event except when a hull appendage has been lost or damaged beyond repair as determined by the VCA. FIN (a) WEIGHT The weight of the fin bare metal component as specified in Appendix B shall not be less than 1450kgs nor greater than 1455kg (b) CORRECTOR WEIGHT (1) When the fin weight is less than the minimum requirement, corrector weights shall be located in the trailing edge composite element so as to equalise the weight and vertical centre of gravity. A tip weight test shall be carried out to confirm vertical centre of gravity location. (2) The total weight of such corrector weights shall not exceed 15kg. (3) Corrector weights shall only be applied and adjusted as specified by the VCA and shall reflect those values shown on the certificate. BULB (a) WEIGHT The weight of the bulb bare metal component as specified in Appendix B shall not be less than 3460kg or greater than 3465kg. (b) CORRECTOR WEIGHT (1) When the bulb weight is less than the minimum requirement, corrector weights shall be located in the weight pocket aft. (2) The total weight of such corrector weights shall not exceed 40kg. (3) Corrector weights shall only be applied and adjusted as specified by the VCA and shall reflect those values shown on the certificate. RUDDERS (a) USE (1) Both port and starboard rudders shall be installed at all times whilst racing. (2) All components of the steering system shall remain installed and fully functional at all times whilst racing. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

14 C.8.6 BILGEBOARDS (a) USE (1) The bilgeboards shall be in their casings and bearing housings at all times whilst racing. (2) All components of the lifting system shall remain installed and fully functional at all times whilst racing. (3) No loads shall be applied to the bilgeboards or their bearings by the crew in an attempt to alter the angle of attack of the bilgeboards in anyway. C.9 RIG C.9.1 C.9.2 C.9.3 C.9.4 MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (a) No modifications are permitted unless specified by an amendment or change to the class rules. (b) All maintenance shall be carried out in a way that the rig is retained in the original condition as when first launched. (c) Repairs may only be carried out by authorised parties. If an owner considers that any repair may be necessary, they shall inform the VCA immediately, who shall determine what action shall be taken. (d) All components shall be retained in compliance with the building specification. FITTINGS (a) USE (1) All fittings shall remain in place as required by the class rules at all times whilst racing. (2) Running rigging shall remain lead unless being replaced or repaired. (3) Standing rigging shall not be adjusted whilst racing. LIMITATIONS (a) Only one set of spars and standing rigging shall be used during an event, except when an item has been lost or damaged, and the race committee and VCA have approved the substitution. MAST (a) DIMENSIONS All dimensions shall be in compliance with the building specification. (b) WEIGHT (1) The weight of the mast as specified in Appendix E shall not be less than XXkgs. (2) The vertical centre of gravity of the mast as specified in Appendix E shall not be less than XXm above the mast datum point. 14 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

15 C.9.5 (c) CORRECTOR WEIGHT (1) When the mast weight is less than the minimum requirement and/or the centre of gravity is below the minimum point, corrector weights shall be added to bring the weight and centre of gravity within the limitations. (2) The total weight of such corrector weights shall not exceed 10kg. (3) Corrector weights shall only be applied and adjusted as specified by the VCA and shall reflect those values shown on the certificate. (d) USE BOOM (1) The spar shall be stepped in the mast step in such a way that the heel shall not capable of moving more than 4mm in any direction. (2) Standing rigging tension and mast step load shall be within the manufacturer s guidelines as defined in the owner s manual. (3) Halyards shall remain lead, and shall not be moused out at any time whilst racing except when being replaced or repaired. (4) Running backstays shall remain locked in place at the spar connection at all times whilst racing, and the tails shall remain fully lead and shall not be moused out at any time whilst racing except when being replaced or repaired. (a) DIMENSIONS The outer point distance shall not be greater than 8.025m (b) WEIGHT The weight of the boom as specified in Appendix E shall not be less than X kg. (c) CORRECTOR WEIGHT (1) When the boom weight is less than the minimum requirement, corrector weights shall be located at the vang termination area of the boom. (2) The total weight of such corrector weights shall not exceed 5kg. (3) Corrector weights shall only be applied and adjusted as specified by the VCA and shall reflect those values shown on the certificate. (d) USE (1) The boom shall remain attached to the mast spar at all times and all reef lines shall remain led at all times whilst racing. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

16 C.9.6 C.9.7 C.9.8 BOWSPRIT (a) USE (1) The bowsprit shall remain attached to the hull at all times and all tack lines, pull backlines and associated fittings shall remain lead at all times whilst racing. STANDING RIGGING (a) DIMENSIONS All dimensions shall be in compliance with the building specification. (b) USE (1) Rigging links and rigging screws shall not be adjusted. RUNNING RIGGING (a) USE The following shall be led as shown in Appendix C (1) The mainsail sheet. (2) The bowsprit setting and retractions lines. (3) The kicking strap. (4) The mainsail outhaul. (5) The mainsail Cunningham control. C.10 SAILS C.10.1 MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (a) Sails shall not be altered in any way except as permitted by these class rules. (b) Routine maintenance such as re-stitching damaged or worn stitching is permitted without re-measurement and re-certification. However, all repairs and maintenance shall be reported to the VCA. (c) Battens may be placed in the batten pockets C.10.2 LIMITATIONS (a) A J4 shall always be carried on board. (b) Additionally, not more than one mainsail, one J-1, one J-2, one J-3, one A-3 gennaker, one FR-0 and one MH-0 shall be carried aboard. C.10.3 MAINSAIL (a) IDENTIFICATION The national letters and sail numbers shall comply with the RRS except where prescribed otherwise in these class rules and in the NOR. (b) USE (1) The sail shall be hoisted on a halyard, which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. The arrangement shall permit hoisting and lowering of the sail whilst afloat. 16 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

17 (2) The highest visible point of the sail, projected at 90 to the mast spar, shall not be set above the lower edge of the mast upper limit mark. The intersection of the leech and the top of the boom spar, each extended as necessary, shall not be behind the fore side of the boom outer limit mark. C.10.4 J-1, J-2 AND J-3 C.10.5 J-4 (a) USE (1) The J-1 shall be hoisted on the J-1 halyard (see Appendix F), which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. The luff shall be attached by hanks to the forestay. The arrangement shall permit hoisting and lowering of the sail whilst afloat. (2) The J-2 shall be hoisted on the J-2 halyard only (see Appendix F), which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. The tack shall be fixed at deck to the J-2 tack ram (see Appendix F). The arrangement shall permit hoisting and lowering of the sail whilst afloat. The J-2 may be furled. (3) The J-3 shall be hoisted on the J-3 halyard only (see Appendix F), which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. The tack shall be fixed at deck to the J-3 tack ram (see Appendix F). The arrangement shall permit hoisting and lowering of the sail whilst afloat. The J-3 may be furled. (a) USE (1) The J-4 shall be hoisted on a halyard, which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. The arrangement shall permit hoisting and lowering of the sail whilst afloat. The J-4 may be furled. (2) The J-4 may be hoisted on its integral bolt rope, or using hanks and a separate stay. C.10.6 A-3 GENNAKER (a) IDENTIFICATION The sail numbers shall comply with the RRS except where prescribed otherwise in these class rules and the NOR. (b) USE (1) The sail shall be hoisted on a masthead halyard (see Appendix F), which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. (2) The sail may be furled. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

18 C.10.7 FR-0 FRACTIONAL CODE ZERO (a) IDENTIFICATION The sail numbers shall comply with the RRS except where prescribed otherwise in these class rules and the NOR. (b) USE (1) The sail shall be hoisted on a fractional halyard (see Appendix F), which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. (2) The sail may be furled. C.10.8 MH-0 MASTHEAD CODE ZERO (a) IDENTIFICATION The sail numbers shall comply with the RRS except where prescribed otherwise in these class rules and the NOR. (b) USE (1) The sail shall be hoisted on a masthead halyard (see Appendix F), which shall remain attached to the head of the sail at all times whilst hoisted. (2) The sail may be furled. 18 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

19 Section D Hull D.1 PARTS D.1.1 MANDATORY All items listed in Appendix A. D.2 GENERAL D.2.1 D.2.2 D.2.3 D.2.4 D.2.5 D.2.6 RULES The hull shall comply with the class rules in force as specified in the NOR. CERTIFICATION See Rule A.13. MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR See Rule C.7. DEFINITIONS (a) HULL DATUM POINT The hull datum point is 600mm above the intersection of the waterplane with the hull on centre line at the bow in measurement condition. (b) FORWARD HULL BUILDERS MARKS Reference marks established on the hull surface on each side 300mm above the designed waterplane in measurement condition and 1379mm aft of hull datum point. (c) AFT HULL BUILDERS MARKS Reference marks established on the hull surface on each side 300mm above the designed waterplanein measurement condition and 910mm forwards of the aft most part of the hull. IDENTIFICATION (a) The hull shall carry a VO65 Class Plaque permanently placed on the starboard side of the transom. BUILDERS (a) The hull shall built by GML. (b) All moulds shall be approved by VOR. D.3 HULL SHELL The hull shell shall be built in accordance with the building specification. D.4 DECK The deck shall be built in accordance with the building specification. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

20 D.5 BULKHEADS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE The bulkheads and internal structure be built in accordance with the building specification. D.6 ASSEMBLED HULL The assembled hull shall include all components shown and listed in Appendix A. No additional components shall be included. D.6.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT All dimensions shall be in compliance with the building specification and shall be confirmed during construction by the VCA to meet the requirements of the quality assurance documents. Section E Hull Appendages E.1 PARTS All items listed in Appendix B. E.2 GENERAL E.2.1 E.2.2 E.2.3 E.2.4 E.2.5 E.2.6 E.2.7 RULES Hull appendages shall comply with the class rules in force as specified in the NOR. MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR See Rule C.8. CERTIFICATION See Rule A.13. MANUFACTURERS (a) The hull appendages shall be made by GML. (b) All moulds shall be approved by VOR. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION The hull appendages shall be manufactured in accordance with the building specification. FITTINGS All fittings as specified in Appendix B shall be installed as specified in the builders specification and owner s manual. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT As specified in Rule C and the building specification. Section F Rig F.1 PARTS All items listed in Appendix F. 20 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

21 F.2 GENERAL F.2.1 F.2.2 F.2.3 F.2.4 F.2.5 F.2.6 F.2.7 F.2.8 RULES (a) The spars and their fittings shall comply with the class rules in force as specified in the NOR. (b) The standing and running rigging shall comply with the class rules. MODIFICATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR See Rule C.9. CERTIFICATION (a) The VCA shall certify spars and shall sign and date the certification mark. (b) The VCA shall certify standing and running rigging. (c) The VCA may appoint one or more In-House Official Measurers to measure and certify standing and running rigging produced by that manufacturer. DEFINITIONS (a) MAST DATUM POINT The mast datum point is the builders reference mark 1000mm above the mast heel. MANUFACTURER (a) The spars shall be manufactured by GML. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION The spars shall be manufactured in accordance with the building specification. FITTINGS All fittings as specified in Appendix F shall be installed as specified in the building specification and owner s manual. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT As specified in Rule C.9 and the building specification. F.3 STANDING RIGGING F.3.1 F.3.2 F.3.3 MANUFACTURER (a) The standing rigging shall be manufactured by GML. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION All standing rigging shall be manufactured in accordance with the building specification. FITTINGS All fittings as specified in Appendix E shall be installed as specified in the building specification. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

22 F.3.4 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT As specified in the building specification. F.4 RUNNING RIGGING F.4.1 F.4.2 F.4.3 MANUFACTURER (a) The running rigging shall be manufactured by GML. However, when not racing, running rigging may be manufactured by an unlicensed manufacturer. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION All running rigging shall be manufactured as specified in Appendix H. FITTINGS All fittings as specified in Appendix H shall be installed. Section G Sails G.1 GENERAL G.1.1 G.1.2 G.1.3 G.1.4 G.1.5 G.1.6 RULES (a) Sails shall comply with the class rules in force as specified in the NOR. CERTIFICATION (a) The VCA shall certify mainsails in the tack and all other sails in the clew and shall sign and date the certification mark. (b) The VCA may appoint one or more In-House Official Measurers to measure and certify sails produced by that manufacturer. SAILMAKER (a) All sails shall be manufactured by the VOR approved sailmaker. (b) Only sails manufactured by the VOR approved sailmaker and certified under the VCA authority may be used at any time whilst racing or at any other time. IDENTIFICATION (a) The class insignia shall conform with the dimensions and requirements as detailed in the diagram in the NOR. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION All sails shall be constructed in accordance with the building specification. DIMENSIONS As specified in the building specification and Appendix G. 22 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

23 Section H - Branding H.1 PARTS H.1.1 Hull branding H.1.2 Deck branding H.1.3 Spar branding H.1.4 Sail branding H.2 GENERAL H.2.1 RULES (a) Branding shall comply with the class rules and NOR in force as specified in the NOR. H.2.2 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION (a) Hull branding and deck branding shall be in accordance with rule C.7.1. (b) Sail branding shall be applied by the VO65 licenced sail branding provider in accordance with the building specification. Additional vinyl film and branding may be applied following written approval from VOR. H.2.3 DIMENSIONS (a) Hull branding and deck branding shall have a minimum coverage as specified in Appendix I. (b) Sail branding shall have a minimum coverage as specified in Appendix J. H.2.4 CORRECTOR WEIGHT (a) When the hull is weighed prior to branding a corrector weight of 40kg will be added to the hull. (2) Following initial branding, prior to assembly and hand over from GML, the hull shall be weighed again in the same condition as H.2.4(a). (3) Any increase in weight between the weight measurement in H.2.4(a) and H.2.4(b) will be deducted from the branding corrector weights, which shall only be applied and adjusted as specified by the VCA and shall reflect those values shown on the certificate. (d) The branding corrector weight shall be fitted as specified in Appendix I. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

24 PART III APPENDICES The rules in Part III are closed class rules. Measurement shall be carried out in accordance with the ERS except where varied in this Part. APPENDIX A BOAT MEASUREMENT CONDITION APPENDIX B KEEL FIN & BULB MEASUREMENT CONDITION APPENDIX C DECK LAYOUT APPENDIX D SYSTEMS LAYOUT APPENDIX E BOOM & MAST MEASUREMENT CONDITION APPENDIX F RIG GEOMETRY APPENDIX G SAIL DIMENSIONS APPENDIX H RUNNING RIGGING LIST APPENDIX I HULL & DECK BRANDING COVERAGE APPENDIX J SAIL BRANDING COVERAGE APPENDIX K CLASS CERTIFICATE 24 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

25 APPENDIX A BOAT MEASUREMENT CONDITION Measurement condition for the boat as required in rule C.6.3 shall include all items listed in C.6.3(a) to (h), and shall exclude all items listed in C.6.3(i) to (o). Furthermore, it shall include; (a) all items shown in Appendix B, including all fairing and painting to the level required by the building specification; (b) all item show in Appendices C & D; (c) the boom as shown in Appendix E; (d) the rigging specified to be on board for measurement condition as shown in Appendix H (denoted in right hand column). Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

26 APPENDIX B KEEL FIN & BULB MEASUREMENT CONDITION 26 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

27 APPENDIX C DECK LAYOUT Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

28 APPENDIX D SYSTEMS LAYOUT 28 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

29 APPENDIX E BOOM & MAST MEASUREMENT CONDITION To be advised. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

30 APPENDIX F RIG GEOMETRY To be advised. 30 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

31 APPENDIX G SAIL DIMENSIONS To be advised. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

32 APPENDIX H RUNNING RIGGING LIST 32 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

33 APPENDIX I HULL & DECK BRANDING COVERAGE To be advised. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U

34 APPENDIX J SAIL BRANDING COVERAGE To be advised. 34 Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U 2012

35 APPENDIX K CLASS CERTIFICATE To be advised. Effective Date: 1 st November 2012 Published Date: 1 st November 2012 Previous issues: First issue Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U. Copyright Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U