Post-AGM 2009

Post-AGM 2009. Inclu= des changes relating to the new Hartley Laminates Wanderer, the Wanderer Esprit, and the acquisition of the copyright by Hartley Laminates in succession to = Ian Proctor Designs. Also includes ch= anges relating to buoyancy testing, sail measurement and righting lines. Deleted text= has been removed but new wording is shown in red for ease of reference.

= =

THE WANDERER CLASS RULES

AUTHORITY: THE WANDERER TECHNICAL COMMITTEE<= /b>

= SECTION I -GENERAL

= 1.0 INTENTI= ON AND INTERPRETATION

= 1.1<= /b> The intent= ion of the Class Rules shall be to maintain a strict one-design class so that raci= ng is a true test of sailing skill. The boats shall be as alike as possible in= all aspects affecting speed and ease of handling. The boat's characteristics of safety, suitability for family sailing and cruising, constructional strengt= h, ease of maintenance and moderate cost shall be maintained.

= 1.2<= /b> The offici= al language of Class shall be English. The English text shall prevail in any dispute over translation.

= 1.3<= /b> The Class = Rules are complementary to the plans, specifications and Builder’s Certificate. A= ny interpretation shall be made by the Wanderer Technical Committee (WTC), whi= ch may consult the Wanderer Class Owners National Association (WCONA) of the country concerned.

= 1.4<= /b> In the eve= nt of discrepancy between the rules and the plans, and/or specifications and/or Builder’s Certificate, the matter shall be referred to the Wanderer Technic= al Committee.

= 1.5<= /b> Neither the Wanderer Technical Committee, nor any member of any Association of Wanderer Owners, nor the designer of the Wanderer, nor the Copyright Holder for the = time being of the Wanderer design accepts any legal responsibility in respect of these rules, and/or plans, specifications and Builder’s Certificate, or any claims arising therefrom.

= =

= SECTION II ONE-DESIGN

= 2.0 PROTECT= ION OF ONE-DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT

= 2.1<= /b> The Builde= rs of Wanderer Class dinghies shall be only those holding a current licence from = the Copyright Holder, or his legally appointed representative. The names of such builders shall be obtainable from the WTC= .

= 2.2<= /b> There shal= l be no amateur, or sub-licensed assembly of Wanderer dinghies from kits or otherwise.

= 2.3<= /b> Builders s= hall be required by their licence to produce Wanderer dinghies and replacement p= arts in accordance with the official plans and specifications issued by the Lice= nser to the builders, the WTC and the Wanderer Class Owners National Association= .

= 2.4<= /b> Mouldings = for hull, deck and other component parts for Wanderer dinghies shall originate = only from official moulds, registered by the Copyright Holder or his legally appointed representative as having been derived from the master plugs. The WTC or WCONA shall have the right to measure such moulds.

= 2.5<= /b> Any altera= tion to the hull form, deck form, interior mouldings, construction, centreboard, rudder or spars, as designed or specified by the Copyright Holder or his l= egally appointed representative, except as specifically authorised by these rules,= and in particular by Rule 2.7, shall be prohibited.

= 2.6<= /b> Deviations= from the official drawings and specifications shall not be permitted, except in respect of the following.

= a) Tiller and tiller extensions (see Rule 37.1)

= b) Fittings, = except those specified for mast and boom.

= c) Running ri= gging arrangements.

= d) Reinforcem= ent pads for fittings.

= e) Doublers or patches required for repairs.

f) Normal manufacturing tolerances not specifically controlled by the measurement controls in Section III of these Rules.

g) These exceptions shall not override Ru= le 6 nor the rules of Section III.

= 2.7<= /b> The Builder shall be responsible for supplying Wanderer dinghies complying with the Cla= ss Rules, specifications and official plans.

= 2.8<= /b> The contin= uing validity of his Builder’s Certificate shall be the responsibility of the ow= ner.

= =

= 3.0 REGISTR= ATION

= 3= .1 On receipt= of the documents required by Rule 4, the boat shall be entered on the Register maintained by the appropriate WCONA. On notification of change of ownership, the WCONA shall amend the Register without charge.

= 3= .2 A Wanderer= in a country having no WCONA shall be registered with the WCONA of its country of origin.

= 3= .3 The Builder= shall be responsible for completion and forwarding of the Builder’s Certificate, = as required by Rule 4, when issuing a building plaque.

= =

= =

=

= 4.0 CERTIFI= CATES

= 4.1<= /b> A Builder's Certificate in quadruplicate shall be prepared in respect of each boat, by = the Builder, recording:

= a= ) Builder's name and address

= b= ) = Boat's sail registration number

= c= ) = Boat Builder’s Manufacturer Number

= d= ) = Date of completion of construction

= e= ) Warranty statement.

= f= ) Hull weight, as specified in rule 27.

= g= ) N= umber and weight of correctors as specified in rule 27

= h= ) = Name of Sailmaker, approved as specified in rule 31.10

= i= ) D= ate of completion of buoyancy air test

= j= ) Guarantee that the boat complies in all respects to the WCONA constitution = and class rules, official plans and specifications on the date of sale

= k= ) = Name and address of owner

=

=

No boat shall be deemed a Wanderer Class dinghy until one copy= of the Builder's Certificate has been passed to the owner, together with a building plaque to be fastened in a conspicuous place on the hull of the boat.   One copy shall be retained = by the Builder, one by the copyright holder, and = one copy sent to the WCONA membership secretary.

= =

= 5.0 MEASURE= MENT PROCEDURE

= 5.1<= /b> This is a = strict one-design class. Reasonable minor variations in moulding and assembly and measurement tolerances shall not be used deliberately to alter the design.<= o:p>

= 5.2<= /b> The Measur= er shall report to the WTC anything which he considers to be at variance with = the intention of the design or against the general interest of the class.<= /o:p>

= 5.3<= /b> Only Measu= rers approved by the WCONA shall be authorised to measure Wanderer hulls, spars = and sails. See appendix 1 for a list of approved Measurers.
= 5.4<= /b> The Measur= er shall not conduct an official measurement of a boat in which he has a vested interest.

= 5.5<= /b> A measurer approved by the WCONA shall periodically visit each licensed Builder and sh= all make random measurements of boats to verify whether they comply in all resp= ects with the Class Rules, specifications and official plans. The cost of the Measurer's services shall be met by the WCONA.

= 5.6<= /b> Racing sai= ls shall be measured = and, at the request of a member of the WTC, any sail may be required to be measured.   When measured, a sail shall be signed and dated by the Measurer. Measurers shall keep a record of sails measured.   The cost of the Measurer's services in respect of sails shall be met by the owner.

= =

= 6.0 COMPLIA= NCE WITH THE RULES

= 6.1<= /b> All boats = shall comply with the rules current at the time of construction.

= 6.2<= /b> Any altera= tion or replacement shall comply with the Rules current at the time of alteratio= n or replacement

= =

= 7.0 MEASURE= MENT CHECKS

= 7.1<= /b> Any boat w= ith a Builder’s Certificate shall be liable to a MEASUREMENT CHECK at the discret= ion of the WTC, WCONA or race committee, but only by an approved Measurer.=

= 7.2<= /b> The Builde= r’s Certificate may be invalidated by repairs or replacements to items covered = by the Class Rules, official plans or specifications. The boat may be measured= in respect of the affected items by an Official Measurer, and the Builder’s Certificate endorsed accordingly.

= =

= 8.0 RULINGS= AND DISPENSATION

= 8.1<= /b> Cases of d= oubt regarding compliance with the Class Rules shall be referred to the WTC which shall give a ruling.

= 8.2<= /b> The WCONA = shall be empowered to grant dispensation only in exceptional cases where this is considered to be in the interests of the Class. Any such dispensation shall= be recorded on the Builder’s Certificate of the boat and shall be reported to = the WTC which shall confirm or cancel the dispensation within six months of the report having been received.

= =

= SECTION III -MEASUREMENT CONTROLS

= 9.0 TERMINO= LOGY

= 9.1<= /b> The use of= the words 'maximum' and 'minimum' relating to measurements in these rules shall mean that these are the greatest or smallest measurements permitted in each case.

= =

= 10.0 ONE-DE= SIGN INTERPRETATION

= 10.1= The Wander= er dinghy shall be produced in GRP from official hull moulds. There shall be no hulls constructed of timber or of GRP and timber composite construction.

= 10.2= Each boat = shall comply with the official drawings for its specific design or type. The permitted designs shall be:

= a) Wanderer (pre-1990)

= b) Wanderer 9= 0

= c) Wanderer M= D

= d) Wanderer C= lub

= e= ) Wanderer Esprit

= f= ) Wanderer HL

= =

= SECTION IV = -HULL CONFIGURATION CONTROLS

= 11.0 LENGTH MEASUREMENTS

= 11.1= The length measurements under Rule II shall be taken from the main aft face of the transom.

= 11.2= Length exc= luding stem band and fittings 4240 mm, plus or minus 20 mm.

= 11.3= Transom to= main forward face of aft bulkhead on the centreline at 25 mm from its upper edge= 580 mm plus or minus 20mm.   Excluding HL and Esprit.

= =

= 12.0 BEAM MEASUREMENTS

= 12.1= The beam measurement points under Rule 12 shall be measured from main aft face of transom.

= 12.2= Beam measurements under Rule 12 shall be to outer edge of deck, excluding fendof= fs.

= 12.3= Beam at 58= 6 mm from transom. 1570 mm plus or minus 20 mm.

= 12.4= Beam at 17= 00 mm from transom. 1775 mm plus or minus 20 mm.

= 12.5= Beam at 31= 20 mm from transom. 1240 mm plus or minus 20 mm.

= =

= 13.0 APERTU= RES IN HULL SK= IN

= 13.1= No apertur= es in the hull skin shall be permitted save for those listed in Rule 13.

= 13.2= Centreboard slot. Permitted in accordance with Rule 15.2.

= 13.3= Self Baile= rs Maximum number permitted shall be 2. Maximum aperture in hull skin for each. 7000 sq mm.

= 13.4= Drain hole= s in transom. Maximum number permitted shall be 4. Maximum diameter of each. 30 = mm.

= 1= 3.5 H= L and Esprit only.   Self-draining apertu= res in the transom, 2 in number.   Maximum height 75 mm.   Maximum width 200 m= m.

= =

= 14.0 PROJEC= TIONS BEYOND HULL SKIN

= 14.1= The only permitted projections shall be.

= a) Spinnaker sheet/guy retaining hook. Maximum projection beyond stem 2OO mm.=

= b) Resilient fend-offs. In accordance with Rule 16.2.

= c) Cleats or = eyes for fastening covers or life-lines. None shall project forward of the stem = band or beyond the gunwale

= d) Stemband, = keel bands and bilge keel bands. In accordance with Rule 17.
= e) Rudder han= gings and rudder retaining clip.

= f) Name plate= s.

= g) Drain plug= s. In accordance with Rule 13.4.

= h) Self baile= rs. In accordance with Rule 13.3.

= i) Overlap of= deck moulding.

= j) Pad for ou= tboard motor.

= k) Rowlock so= ckets, abaft transom for steering oar. Maximum number shall be 2. Shall not be used when racing.

= l= ) = HL and Esprit only.   Transom flaps to clo= se self-draining apertures.

= =

= =

= =

= 15.0 CENTRE= BOARD CASE

= 15.1= Internal w= idth at 5 mm up from bottom of keel {excluding keelband) 35 mm maximum.

= 15.2= Slot in ke= el.

= a) Forward en= d to outside transom, measured along keel. 2425 mm, plus or minus 15 mm.

= b) Aft end to outside transom, measured along keel. 1330 mm plus or minus 15 mm.

= c) Slot closu= re strips shall be permitted [revised = Feb 23^rd 2006].

= 15.3= Centreboard bolt.

a) Aft edge o= f bolt to aft end of centreboard slot, thence along keel to aft face of transom, 2= 365 mm plus or minus 7 mm.

= b) Lower edge= of bolt to underside keel (excluding keel band), 65 mm plus or minus 10 mm.

= =

= 16.0 GUNWAL= E

= 16.1= Only resil= ient fend-offs or rubbing strakes are permitted.

= =

= 17.0 KEEL B= AND

= 17.1= Shall be f= itted from the underside of the stem-head to the forward end of the centreboard s= lot, from the after end of the centreboard slot to the stern, and along both sid= es of the centreboard slot.

= 17.2= Material. Durable, corrosion resistant metal

= 17.3= Thickness.= 8 mm maximum.

= 17.4= Width. 20 = mm maximum.

= 17.5= Additional= keel bands. May be fitted, but their weight shall not be included in the hull we= ight (Rule 27.1 e).

= =

= SECTION V -= DECKS AND INTERNAL LAYOUT CONTROLS

= 18.0 DECKIN= G AND SIDE BENCHES

18.1= Foredeck, = side decks, aft deck and side benches shall conform to official plans. (See also Rule 2.5).

=

= 19.0 THWART= S AND BENCHES

= 19.1= Centre thwart shall be solid or laminated timber,or GRP for HL and Es= prit.

= 19.2= Centre thwart width. 222 mm plus or minus 10 mm.   Excluding HL and Esprit (see Rule 19.4).

= 19.3= Thickness. Minimum 15 mm.   Excluding HL and Esprit (see Rule 19.4).

= 1= 9.4 = HL and Esprit only.   Thwarts and benches = shall be from the official moulds, as specified

i= n the official drawings and specifications.

= 1= 9.5 HL only.   Side benches may be removed= when racing.

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= 20.0 APERTU= RES IN DECKS AND BULKHEADS

= 20.1= No apertur= es in the decks or bulkheads shall be permitted save for those listed in Rule 20.=

= 20.2= Hatches. S= hall be permitted in accordance with Rule 21.

= 20.3= Holes for fastenings used to attach fittings. Shall be 10 mm maximum diameter, and sh= all be sealed to maintain water-tightness of buoyancy compartments.<= /span>

= 20.4= Holes in Foredeck. Shall be permitted as follows:

= a) Two holes,= each of maximum diameter 10 mm. Neither of these holes shall be centred more tha= n 60 mm from the recess for the mast.

= b) One hole of maximum diameter 5mm on the longitudinal centreline, centred not more than 27Omm from the extreme forward end of the hull, including fittings.

= c) Spinnaker = chute aperture of dimensions and location in accordance with the official plans a= nd specifications.

= 20.5= Shroud pla= te apertures:- Shall be close fitting. Shrouds shall not pass through the deck.=

= 20.6= Apertures = in each side deck or structure. Shall be permitted in the horizontal and verti= cal surface as follows:

= a) Rowlock so= cket. One only. Diameter of hole 30 mm maximum.   Must be sealed and watertight if positione= d in a buoyancy compartment.

= b) Spinnaker = sheet control ports Aggregate area (in horizontal and vertical surfaces together). 1200sq mm maximum.   HL and Esprit excluded.

= c) Hand holes= . One only, extending not more than 495 mm from the transom. Maximum length 175mm. Maximum width 45 mm.   HL and Esprit excluded.

= 20.7= Apertures = in forward bulkhead. Not more than two drain holes, each of maximum diameter 3= 0mm.

= 20.8= Apertures = in each longitudinal bulkhead.

= a) Not more t= han one drain hole of maximum diameter 30mm.

= b) One opening 860mm +/- 30mm long and 165mm +/- 5mm high, located aft of the centre thwar= t.

= 20.9= Apertures = in aft bulkhead. Not more than two drain holes, each of maximum diameter 30 mm

= 20.10 Drain tube= s. Not more than two drain tubes each of maximum diameter 30 mm may connect the dr= ain holes in the aft bulkhead with those in the transom Any such drain tubes sh= all make watertight joints with bulkhead and transom and shall not affect the water-tightness of the stern locker.   HL and Esprit excluded.

= 20.11 Closure. A= ll apertures in the buoyancy compartments shall be effectively closed in a watertight manner when racing.

= =

= 21.0 HATCHE= S

= 21.1= In forward bulkhead. One or two circular inspection ports may be fitted. Their openings shall be 110mm plus or minus 15 mm in diameter and their centres shall be within 240 mm of the upper edge of the bulkhead and within 180mm of the centreline.

= 21.2= In longitu= dinal bulkheads. Not more than one circular inspection port may be fitted in each side. Their openings shall be 110mm plus or minus 15 mm in diameter

= 21.3= In aft deck (excluding Wanderer Club).

= a) Width of h= atch opening at forward end 845 mm plus or minus 15 mm.

= b) Width of h= atch opening at aft end 700 mm plus or minus 15 mm, MD version 670 mm plus or mi= nus 15mm.

= c) Length of opening 410 mm plus or minus 10 mm.

= 21.4= Hatch cove= rs. When in normal use the inspection hatches required or permitted by Rule 21.1 and Rule 21.2 shall be closed in a watertight manner. The cover for the aft hatch (Rule 21.3) is not required to be watertight.

= =

= 22.0 CENTRE= BOARD

= 22.1= Material. = Shall be solid wood, marine plywood or GRP.=

= 22.2= Profile. (Including any protective bands) shall conform to the official plans. Handl= es to assist raising and lowering are permitted.

= 22.3= Thickness.= Shall be uniform. Maximum 28 mm. Minimum 18 mm. except for permitted chamfer.

= 22.4= Chamfer. S= hall not extend more than 65 mm from any edge.

= 22.5= Edges. May= be protected by metal or plastic bands of 10 mm maximum thickness.<= /span>

= 22.6= Weight. We= ight concentration in particular part of the centreboard is prohibited. Weight s= hall not exceed 6.0 kg.

= 22.7= Angle. It = shall not be possible to lower the centreboard beyond the position in which its leading edge is raked at an angle of 85 degrees to the tangent to the under surface of the keel at its point of intersection with the centreboard's lea= ding edge.

= 22.8= Depth. When fully lowered the bottom of the centreboard shall not be less than 850 mm or more than 900 mm from the underside of the keel (excluding keel band).=

= =

= 23.0 RUDDER= BLADE=

= 23.1= Material. = Shall be solid wood, marine plywood or GRP.=

= 23.2= Profile. (Including any protective bands) shall conform to the official plans.<= /o:p>

= 23.3= Thickness.= Shall be uniform. Maximum 28 mm. Minimum 18 mm except for permitted chamfer.=

= 23.4= Chamfer. S= hall not extend more than 55 mm from any edge.

= 23.5= Edges. May= be protected by metal or plastic bands of 10 mm maximum thickness.<= /span>

= =

= 24.0 FLOORBOARDS.   HL and Esprit excluded

= 24.1= Position. = Shall be fitted when racing but shall be removable.

= 24.2= Material. = Shall be plywood, of minimum thickness 8 mm.

= 24.3= Number. On= e or two on each side of the centreline.

= 24.4= Weight. Sh= all total 9 kg plus or minus 2 kg in conditions specified in Rule 27. <= /o:p>

= 24.5= Apertures. Finger holes, pump, drain and self-bailer apertures shall be permitted.

= 24.6= Extent. Sh= all be substantially in accordance with the official plans, and shall not make watertight joints with bulkheads, hull and centreboard case.

= =

= 25.0 SHROUD= ATTACHMENTS

= 25.1= Distance f= rom outboard corner of main aft face of transom or of the hull moulding for the Esprit or HL, to the centre of each shroud attachment, 2435mm maximum.

= 25.2= Distance athwartships between centres of opposite shroud a= ttachments, 580 plus or minus 15mm.

= =

= =

= 26.0 BUILDI= NG PLAQUE

= 26.1= Position. = The building plaque shall be fixed in a conspicuous position on the hull.<= /o:p>

= 26.2= Class numb= ers. The sail/serial number of the boat shall be stamped on the plaque in number= s of minimum height 3 mm.

= 26.3= Removal. S= hall invalidate the boat's Certificate.

= =

= SECTION VI = -HULL WEIGHT CONTR= OLS

= 27.0 HULL W= EIGHT

= 27.1= Condition = during weighing.

= a) All exteri= or and interior surfaces shall be dried, to the satisfaction of the measurer.=

= b) No fitting= except floorboards shall be weighed with the hull unless it is securely bolted, screwed, bonded or otherwise fixed to the boa= t as permanent equipment to be carried when racing. Fittings not listed in Rule 27.1c and Rule 27.ld shall not be included in the measured weight.   During weigh= ing floorboards shall be securely fixed with clamps or turnbuckles.<= /span>

= c) Items which shall be included during weighing:

Centreboard, hatch covers, foam buoyancy required by Rule 36.5, bow plate, centreboard pivot bolt, mast step, rudder hangings, floorboards, sheet horse, shroud plates, stem ba= nd and keel band (see Rule 17.5).

= d) Items perm= itted to be included during weighing:

Mast pivot pin, rigidly attached sheet fairleads, mooring and forestay cleats, two selfbailers, cleats or eyes for fastening covers or securing oars or anchor or motor, toe straps with fittings, fendoff, fixed metalwork and fittings, clamps or turnbuttons for attaching floorboards or hatches.

= e) Items excl= uded from measured weight:

Detachable blocks, sheets, rudder, tiller, spars, and addition= al keel bands (see rule 17) and, for the HL, removable side benches and removable stern locker.

= 27.2= Minimum we= ight in conditions specified in Rule 27.1 136 k= gs

= 27.3= Weight correction. Hulls weighing less than 136 k= gs in the conditions specified in Rule 27.1 shall be made up to the required mini= mum weight by weight correctors of any material, but of total weight not exceed= ing 5.0 kg. Weight correctors shall be fastened to the underside of the centre thwart.

= 27.4= Reduction = of weight correctors. Shall not be permitted without an official re-weighing.<= o:p>

= 27.5= Record of = weight correction. Weight correctors shall be weighed separately and their weight entered on the measurement form and on the builde= r’s certificate.

= 27.6= Changing w= eight. Any permitted alteration to the hull or fittings resulting in a change in weight shall require an official re-weighing.

= =

= SECTION VII= -MAST AND SAILS

= 28.0= MAST<= /o:p>

= 28.1= Design of = masts. Shall comply with the official plans and specifications {see Rule 35.3).

= 28.2= Mast pivot= . A hole shall be provided in the king posts and in the mast 410 mm plus or min= us 10 mm from the heel {including heel tenon). The mast shall be capable of be= ing raised and lowered on a pivot or bolt inserted through these holes, but the pivot pin shall be removed whilst racing.

= 28.3= Mast posit= ion.

(a)   For de= signs other than the HL or Esprit, the aft edge of the m= ast shall not be more than 220 mm from the aft face of the forward bulkhead, at= the level of the upper surface of the wood floor.

(b)   For th= e HL and Esprit, the aft edge of the ma= st shall not be further aft than the aft edge of the kingposts or tabernacle, which shall be in the position shown in the official drawings and specifications.

= 28.4= Sail limit bands. Of distinctive colour, not less than 10 mm wide shall be marked on t= he mast as follows:

= a) Band No 1 = with its upper edge 1170 mm plus or minus 5 mm from the extreme lower end (inclu= ding heel tenon).

= b) Band No 2 = with its lower edge 5020 mm plus or minus 5 mm from the extreme lower end {inclu= ding heel tenon).

= c) Band No 3 = with its lower edge not more than 5563 mm above the upper edge of Band No 1.

= 28.5= Extended l= ine of forestay and jib luff. Shall meet the mast below the lower edge of Band No = 2.

= 28.6= Spinnaker halyard. Shall be suspended from a bearing point not more than 80mm in any direction from the lower edge of Band No 2.

= 28.7= While devi= ces to adjust the position of the mast at deck level, such as mast rams, levers, wedges or purchases, are not permitted, un-tapered mast chocks are allowed.=

= =

= 29.0 BOOM

= 29.1= Design of = Booms. Shall comply with the official plans and specifications and shall not exceed 2770 mm in overall length.

= 29.2= Sail limit= Band No 4. Of distinctive colour, not less than 10 mm width, shall be marked on = the boom with its inner edge not more than 2480 mm from the aft edge of the mast sail track when the boom is in position on the gooseneck<= /p>
= =

= 30.0 SPINNA= KER POLE AND/OR JIB STICK

= 30.1= Length ove= rall. Shall not exceed 1750 mm

= =

= 31.0 SAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MARKINGS

= 31.1= Sail mater= ial. Shall be woven cloth of even weight throughout. The body of the sail (other than transparent panels permitted by Rule 31.2 and the area of permitted co= rner stiffenings as defined in Rule 31.5) shall be so constructed that it can be folded flat in any direction.

= 31.2= Unwoven tr= ansparent panels. One shall be permitted in any sail, but it shall be contained withi= n a rectangle of 800 mm x 250 mm. No part of a transparent panel shall be less = than 150 mm from any edge of a sail.

= 31.3= Sail Colou= r. Shall be of contrasting colour to that of the emblem background.

= 31.4= Cringles.<= o:p>

= a) Mainsail, = jib and spinnaker sail measurements shall be taken from the centres of the crin= gles by which the sail is set or trimmed.

= b) Single cri= ngles at tack, clew and head, not exceeding 45mm in any dimension, shall be fitte= d so that their centres lie not more than 50 mm from the edges {including roping= ) of the sail at the corners.

= 31.5= Reinforcem= ent and stiffening.

= a) Reinforcem= ents having the effect of stiffening the sail shall be permitted for a maximum d= istance of 360mm from the centres of the outermost corner cringles and additionally= in the spinnaker for a maximum distance of 260mm from the attachment point of = any downhaul line.

= b) Other reinforcement {including glued seams) comprising not more than two addition= al layers of cloth no heavier than that in the body of the sail shall be permitted, provided it can be folded flat as required by Rule 31.1. Normal unstiffened tabling at the edges of sails is permitted.
= 31.6= Sailmakers' marks shall be displayed on one or both sides of all sails and shall fit wi= thin a 150mm X 150mm square. On sails other than spinnakers no part of such marks shall be placed farther from the tack point than 370mm on the mainsail and 3OOmm on the genoa.

= 31.7= Emblem. Sh= all be shown on both sides of the mainsail, back to back. Shall be in accordance w= ith the official plans (a Stylised W in white on a dark blue disc of 500 mm plu= s or minus 50 mm in diameter).

= 31.8= Sail numbe= rs on mainsail. Shall be shown under the class emblem on both sides, above one-th= ird height. Numbers on the starboard side shall be above those on the port side. Numbers shall be of contrasting colour to the sail and of the following min= imum dimensions: Height -300 mm Width -200mm (excluding numeral 1) thickness -45= mm

= 31.9= Sail numbe= rs on spinnaker. Shall be shown on both sides at approximately half height. Shall= be of contrasting colour to the sail and of the following minimum dimensions. Height -300 mm Width -200 mm Thickness -45 mm

= 31.10 All sailma= kers shall be formally approved in writing by the copy= right holder.

= =

= 32.0 MAINSA= IL

= 32.1= Limits on = spars. Shall be as follows:

= a) At the tac= k. The projected upper edge of the boom at the gooseneck shall not extend below the upper edge of Band No I. (Rule 28.4a).

= b) At the hea= d. No part of the mainsail shall extend above the lower edge of Band No 3. (Rule 28.4c).

= c) At the cle= w. No part of the mainsail shall extend beyond the forward edge of Band No 4. (Ru= le 29.2).

= 32.2= Headboard = width. Maximum l00 mm measured at right angles to luff.

= 32.3= Leech leng= th. Maximum 6000 mm measured between centres of head and clew cringles, with the sail laid on a flat surface with just sufficient tension to remove wrinkles across the line of measurement.

= 32.4= Width measurements. Shall be taken under the following conditions:

= a) The sail s= hall be dry, smoothed out on an approximately flat surface.

= b) Half luff = point. Shall be determined by folding the sail so that the centre of the head crin= gle lies directly over the centre or the tack cringle, with the two halves of t= he luff coinciding. The fold so formed indicates the half luff point and is ma= rked on the sail

= c) Three-quar= ter luff point. Shall be determined by folding so that the centre of the head cringle lies directly over the mark made at half luff point (Rule 32.4b). T= he fold indicates three-quarter luff point and is marked on the sail.

= d) One-quarte= r luff point. Shall be determined by folding so that the centre of the tack cringle lies directly over the mark made at half luff point (Rule 32.4b). The fold indicates one-quarter luff point and is marked on the sail.

= e) Half leech point. Shall be determined by folding so that the centre of the head cringle lies directly over the centre of the clew cringle. The fold so formed indic= ates the half leech point and is marked on the sail.

= f) Three-quar= ter leech point. Shall be determined by folding so that the centre of the head cringle lies directly over the mark made at half leech point (Rule 32.4 e).= The fold indicates three-quarter leech point and is marked on the sail.

= g) One-quarter leech point. Shall be determined by folding so that the centre of the clew cringle lies directly over the mark made at half leech point (Rule 32.4e). = The fold indicates one-quarter leech point and is marked on the sail.

= h) Width measurements. Shall be taken between luff and leech measurement point, over= the full width of the sail, including roping, and any hollows in the leech shal= l be bridged by straight lines.

= i) Width at h= alf height. Maximum 1755 mm.

= j) Width at three-quarter height. Maximum 1045 mm.

= k) Width at one-quarter height. Maximum 2270 mm.

= 32.5= Battens. S= hall be permitted as follows:

= a) Not more t= han three.

= b) Shall divi= de the leech into approximately equal parts.

= c) Length of = top batten. Maximum 650 mm.

= d) Length of battens other than top. Maximum 775 mm.

= e) Width of battens. 40 mm maximum.

= 32.6= Reinforcem= ent at corners. See Rule 31.5.

= 32.7= Sail Head Buoyancy. Shall be permitted as follows:

= a) A patch ma= y be fixed by its forward upper and lower edges to one side of the sail to form a self-draining pocket for buoyancy material, openable on its aft edge. It may extend for a maximum of 1350mm from the centre of the head cringle.

= b) Nothing sh= all be inserted into the pocket other than closed cell buoyancy material or air ba= gs.

= c) Nothing in= serted into the pocket shall have the purpose of extending the leech.

= =

= 33.0 GENOA<= /span>

= 33.1= Luff lengt= h. Maximum 3965 mm measured between centres of head and tack cringles, with ju= st sufficient tension to remove wrinkles across the line of measurement.<= /o:p>

= 33.2= Foot lengt= h. Maximum 2025 mm measured between centres of tack and clew cringles, with ju= st sufficient tension to remove wrinkles across the line of measurement.<= /o:p>

= 33.3= Leech leng= th. Maximum 3680 mm measured between centres of head and clew cringles, with ju= st sufficient tension to remove wrinkles across the line of measurement.<= /o:p>

= 33.4= Foot depth. Maximum 3810 mm measured from centre of head cringle to mid point on the fo= ot, with just sufficient tension to remove wrinkles across the line of measurem= ent. Mid point of the foot shall be found by folding so that the centre of tack cringle lies directly over the centre of clew cringle.

= 33.5= Battens. Prohibited.

= 33.6= Reinforcem= ent at corners. See Rule 31.5.

= =

= 34.0 SPINNA= KER

= 34.1= Shape. Sha= ll be three cornered and symmetrical about a centreline joining the centre of the head cringle to the midpoint of the foot.

= 34.2= Measurement conditions. The sail shall be dry and laid on an approximately flat surface, folded in half about its vertical centreline, with both halves coinciding. = All measurements shall be taken with just sufficient tension on the sail to rem= ove wrinkles across the line of measurement.

= 34.3= Length Max= imum 4550 mm from centre of head cringle to any part of the foot.

= 34.4= Width measurement points. Shall be determined by measurement in a straight line f= rom the centre of the head cringle to the luffs and centrefold, as follows.

= a) On the luf= fs at 1060 mm from the head cringle. Designated point A.

= b) On the luf= fs at 2130 mm from the head cringle. Designated point X.

= c) On the centrefold at 1060 mm from the head cringle. Designated point B.=

= d) On the centrefold at 2130 mm from the head cringle. Designated point Y.=

= 34.5= Width measurements.

= a) Between designated points A and B (Rule 34.4 a and c). Maximum 950 mm.

= b) Between designated points X and Y (Rule 34.4 b and d). Minimum 1350 mm Maximum 1450= mm.

= 34.6= Head Shape. Points shall be marked on the luffs at 130 mm measured in a straight line f= rom the centre of the head cringle with the sail unfolded. The maximum distance between these points, measured over the surface of the sail, shall be 225 m= m.

= 34.7= Foot. Meas= ured (unfolded) between centres of tack and clew cringles. Maximum 2900 mm<= /o:p>

= 34.8= Stiffening= . See Rule 31.5.

= =

= =

= 35.0 RIGGIN= G

= 35.1= Standing rigging. Shall be a forestay and two shrouds. Shrouds shall be linked to the mast by one pair of spreaders. The forestay shall be capable of supporting = the mast at all times when sailing.

= 35.2= Effective = length of standing rigging. Alteration shall be prohibited after the preparatory signal of a race, except in the case of breakage or failure in any part of = the standing rigging.

= 35.3= Mainshroud spreaders. May be free to fully swing, or be fixed so that they either limi= t or prevent swinging. No adjustment to the length, or freedom to swing, or fixed angle of the spreaders shall be permitted after 1 hour prior to the adverti= sed time of the start of the first race of a series, except in a genuine case of breakage or failure.

= 35.4= Jib tack position. The extended line of the luff of the jib shall meet the foredeck = at a point not more than 10 mm from its centre line and not more than 110 mm from the extreme forward end of the hull, including fittings. =

= 35.5= Jib sheet fairleads. There shall be one fairlead on port and one on starboard permane= ntly fixed to the centre thwart so that the bearing surfaces of the fairlead are located vertically within the edges of the thwart. The uppermost point of contact with a taut jib sheet shall not be more than 60 mm , or 40 mm for the HL or Esprit, above the upper surfaces of the thwart.=    Ratchet blocks may be used in place of fairleads.   They must be fixed to = the centre thwart in the same way as described for fairleads, including the uppermost contact point with jib sheet.

= 35.6= Spinnaker = sheet fairleads. Shall be located on the side decks. The most forward point of any spinnaker fairlead fitting shall be 605 mm plus or minus 20 mm from the out= side face of the transom. The distance of the bearing point of any spinnaker fairlead from outer edge of deck shall be 75mm plus or minus 10 mm.

= 35.7= Mainsheet = track, horse or bridle. Shall be fixed to the transom. Shall be no more than 1285 mm or less than 855 mm= width measured between stops or attachment points.

= 35.8= Mainsheet.= Shall not be taken to a centre mainsheet horse or track. (Explanatory note:= the effect of this phrase is that, if l= ed forward, the sheet can only be led to a fixed point). It shall not use more= than a single purchase tackle between the boom and the hull at any point forward= of the transom [revised Feb 23^{rd<=
/sup>
2006}].

= 35.9= Winches and multi-purchase devices including pump action cleats for halyards. Prohibite= d.

= 35.10 Kicking st= rap (boom vang): Shall be attached to the boom at a point not less than 1500 mm from inner edge Band No 4 (Rule 29.2). Shall consist of a simple block and tackle system of 12:1 maximum purchase, the lower block or blocks being attached to the mast, cleated on the lower block, or may be led aft from the lower block, to a fixed point or points on the centre thwart.

= 35.11 Cunningham control. May be led aft to a fixed point or points on the centre thwart.

= 35.12 Clew outha= ul control. May be led aft to a fixed point or points on the centre thwart.

= 35.13 Devices for mechanically launching the spinnaker pole. Prohibited.

= 35.14 Mainsheet traveller controls may be led forward.

= =

= SECTION VII= I - GENERAL

= 36.0 BUOYAN= CY=

= 36.1= Buoyancy. = Bow and side buoyancy compartment:

= a) Shall be a single watertight unit.

= b)

i) Shall extend at least as far af= t as the aft edge of the centre thwart.

<= b>ii)<= /b>The side bu= oyancy tanks may extend aft as far as the aft transverse bulkhead or for the HL or Esprit as far as the transom.<= o:p>

= c) There shal= l be a watertight bulkhead at the aft end of each side buoyancy tank.

= 36.2= Holes or openings into the buoyancy compartment. Shall not be permitted except as specified in Rule 20.7, Rule 20.8, Rule 21.1, and Rule 21.2.

= 36.3= Drain tube= s. See Rule 20.10.

= 36.4= Closure. Buoyancy compartment hatch covers shall be secured in position and drain ho= les effectively stoppered when racing.

= 36.5= Positive buoyancy units of closed cell plastic foam shall be securely fixed within t= he hull as follows:

a) One unit providing not less than 30 kg lift shall be fixed at the forward end of each buoyancy compartment.

b) Buoyancy u= nits providing not less than a total of 60 kg lift shall be fixed so that no part of any u= nit is more than 800 mm from the aft bulkhead or for = the Esprit and HL 1380 mm from the transom, and their combined lift is approximately evenly distributed on either side of the fore and aft centrel= ine of the hull.

= 36.6= Stern lock= er. Shall not be considered as a buoyancy compartment for the purposes of the r= ules and need not be buoyancy tested. Its bulkhead and decks shall be watertight= and the drain holes permitted in the bulkhead and transom under Rule 13.4 and R= ule 20.9 shall be effectively stoppered when racing. The hatch cover shall be fitted with a gasket and effective means of securing.   HL only, the= stern locker may be removed when racing.

= 3= 6.7 R= esponsibility for buoyancy tests/inspections.   Buoyancy tests and inspections shall be carried out in accordance wi= th rules 36.8, 36.9 and 36.11.   The b= uilder shall carry out a dry buoyancy test before delivery to the owner, and this shall be recorded on the Builder’s Certificate.   After the acquisition of a boat, responsibility for buoyancy testing rests with the owner.   The owner is advised to carry out a bu= oyancy inspection every 12 months, and a buoyancy test at intervals of not more th= an 3 years.

= 36.8 Dry buoyancy test. Shall be conducted as follows:<= /span>

= a) Hatches sh= all be closed normally, using only the boat's own hatch covers.<= /p>
= b) Drainage h= oles from the buoyancy compartment shall be closed with their normal stoppers, except where tubes to a pressure/vacuum source and gauge are connected.

= c) Equipment = for producing and assessing pressure differentials between the buoyancy compart= ment and surrounding atmosphere, and including a suitable manometer, shall be connected to the compartment.

= d) Super-atmospheric or sub-atmospheric pressure shall be applied to the compartment, sufficient to produce a differential reading of at least 120 mm water gauge pressure.

= e) After isol= ating the buoyancy compartment from the vacuum or pressure source, the pressure differential specified in Rule 36.7d above shall not reduce from 120 mm to = 50 mm in less than 30 seconds.

= 36.9 Wet buoyancy test.   Alternative to Rule 36.8 . Shall be conducted as follows:

a) Buoyancy compartment joints, hatch gaskets & hatch fasteners. Shall be inspected= by the buoyancy tester for efficiency

b) Hatches sh= all be closed normally, using only the boat's own hatch covers and fasteners<= /o:p>

c) Drainage h= oles from buoyancy compartments shall be closed with their normal stoppers.=

d) The boat s= hall be floated on its beam ends with the masthead touching the water .A load of= at least 115kg ( 235 lbs ) shall be applied vertically to the hull ( the weigh= t of two persons can conveniently provide this load). After a minimum of 5 minut= es in this condition with one gunwale submerged, the test shall be repeated fo= r a minimum of 5 minutes with the other gunwale submerged.

e) The boat s= hall be floated upright in a waterlogged condition immediately after the test in Rule 36.8d It shall remain in this condition for a minimum of 10 minutes, t= hen be emptied.

f) The buoyan= cy compartments shall be inspected for significant leakage immediately after completion of Rule 36.9 d). There shall be= no more than 4.5 litres (1 gallon) in the bow buoyancy compartment.=

= 36.10 Dry buoyancy testing is preferred to = wet buoyancy tests.

= 3= 6.11 Buoyancy inspection.   It is recomm= ended that buoyancy inspections should be carried out as follows.   The owner should carefully check the condition of watertight joins to ensure that they are in good condition.   The owner should be satisfied that hat= ches, sealing rings and drain hole stoppers are all in good condition, and that no significant amount of water has entered any buoyancy compartment.

= =

= 37.0 TILLER=

= 37.1= Tiller. Le= ngth overall (excluding swivelling extension) shall not exceed 1200mm.

= =

= =

= =

= 38.0 TOESTR= APS

= 38.1= Toestraps.= Not more than one each side.

= 38.2= Toestraps.= Shall be fixed to the forward face of the centreboard case at their forward end a= nd at their aft ends to the central spine or aft bulkhead not more than 200 mm from the vertical centreline and shall not be fixed to any other part of the boat except the thwart (see Rule 38.3).

= 38.3= Toestraps. Distance from upper edge of toestrap end fittings to floor. Maximum 80 mm.<= o:p>

= =

= 3= 9.0 RIGHTING LINES

= 3= 9.1 R= ighting lines to assist recovery in case of capsize are permitted.

= =

= SECTION IX -PROHIBITIONS

= 4= 0.0 SPECIAL PROHIBITIONS

= 4= 0.1 Ballast. W= hether in the boat or carried by crew. Prohibited.

= 4= 0.2 Trapeze or= any apparatus or contrivance extending outboard from the hull, spars or rigging= and attached to the crew, the purpose or effect of which is, or may be, to assi= st in supporting a member of the crew outboard or partially outboard. Prohibit= ed.

= 4= 0.3 Electrical= ly operated instruments or mechanisms. Prohibited, but with the following exce= ptions:

= a) Electronic= time piece. Permitted

= b) Electronic compass to indicate heading only. Permitted.

= 4= 0.4 Hydraulica= lly or pneumatically controlled equipment. Prohibited.

= =

= 4= 1.0 ANCHOR

= 4= 1.2 An anchor = need be carried only when specifically prescribed in the sailing instructions.

= =

= 4= 2.0 CLASS NUMB= ER

= 4= 2.1 Class numb= er shall be permanently displayed as required by Rule 26.

= =

= 4= 3.0 CREW<= /o:p>

= 4= 3.1 There shal= l be at least two persons on board during racing except in specific single-handed events.

= =

= APPENDIX I<= o:p>

= Approved Measurers

= =

= The persons listed below have been authorised by the WCOA(UK) to measure Wanderer hulls, foils, spars and sails. (Class Rule 5.3)

= Fred Daborn (Chief Measurer). Heron's Wake, Great Yeldham, Essex, CO9 4HE Tel: 01787 237012

Gordon Currey, Shearwater house, Bosha= m, Chichester, W.Sussex PO18 8ET Tel: 01243 572551

= =

= The persons listed below have been authorised by the WCOA(UK) to measure Wanderer sails only. (Class Rule 5.3)

= Paul Wren, = The Anchorage, 13 Manor Close, Tunstad, Norwich, Norfolk= NR12 8EP Tel: 01603 739102 <= /span>

= R= obin Gabbitas, 23 Angus Road, Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN12 4BL.   Tel. 01903 603800

= =

= Event measu= rers (scrutineers) may be appointed by the WTC.

= =

= APPENDIX II=

= Approved Sailmakers

= =

= The sailmak= ers listed below have received approval from Ian Procter Designs Ltd. Or their successors in title, to produce sails f= or the Wanderer Class sailing dinghy. (Class Rule 31.10)

Jeckells, Dolphin, McNamara, Hydes.