Created : 22 june 2001
Last updated : 24 februari 2003
Classification : general publication
Copyright : restricted shareware
Status : Finished, valid from dec. 2002
Comments : These are the Formula 16 rules that were validated by the member vote in november 2002 with a 85 % majority
4.1.1 The Formula 16 authority has the right to check the boats for compliance and safety before the race, on the water and right after the race even when a valid measurement certificate has been presented.
4.1.2 An event may not be advertised or held as a (open) Formula 16 event when not all rules stated in this section as well as sections 1 and 2 are respected.
4.2.1 The competitors are responsible for showing the valid measurement form and
measurement certificate corresponding with the boat used.
4.2.2 It is the responsibility of the individual competitor to judge when his or her capabilities are sufficient for the encountered conditions and to take appropriate action..
4.3.1 Before final registration, the organiser may :
- check the measurement form and measurement certificate ;
- check the sail number ;
- stamp the single, authorized, suit of sails (at national or international events) ;
4.3.2 During events, the three first finishing boats of the daily sailed races,
plus another boat drawn by lot may be checked.
4.3.3 When the organiser suspects non-compliance of a particular crew or platform despite above named checks then the organisor may discreetly notify the Formula 16 Authority; who may take appropriate action in a descreet fashion.
4.3.4 It is the responsibility of the organiser of a national or international Formula 16 event
to provide a class measurer, when present, with all technical and human means necessary to
perform the controls described in the rules.
4.4.1 A single suit of sails is authorised for the duration of an event.
4.5.1 Minimum mandatory equipment to be on board :
One lifejacket (Personal Bouyancy Aid) per person, worn during sailing,
and conforming to the rules of the local authority.
One distress whistle per person; securely fitted to the body or the gear worn.
At least one knife, suitable to cut the lines found on board.
4.5.2 In addition, the organizers of an event may require all participants to carry
additional safety equipment. (equipment such as towlines, compasses, paddles, etc).
4.6.1 Ballast on the boat or worn by the crew is prohibited.
4.6.2 Corrector weights are not considered to be ballast
4.6.3 Corrector weights may be used to make the craft compliant
with the weight limitations found in the Formula 16 boxrule
4.6.4 Corrector weights, when used, shall be securely fix to the platform
and be non movable and non adjustable while sailing.
4.6.5 For safety reasons the total amount of corrector weights is limited to 7 kg's
5.1.1 The Formula 16 authority may give dispensations to boats that do not fully comply with the Formula 16 rules. These dispensations are limited in duration and are reviewed yearly. Boats that are dispensated do not become part of the Formula 16 class but of the Open Formula 16 class instead.
5.1.2 The Foundation boats Taipan 4.9 (with F16 spi) and Stealth (R) have the special status of "Formula 16 foundation boats"; meaning that, despite the fact that they are dispensated for their non compliance, they have become part of the (closed) Formula 16 class. Their status is permanent; althought it is lost when the boat in question is no longer compliant with their confirmed (class) setup as fixed on the date 1 januari 2002.
6.1 Grandfathering of boats into the Open Formula 16 class
6.1 The head of a local Formula 16 class organisation may give dispensation (called grandfathering) to a particular design or class and allow them to become part of the Open Formula 16 class under the following conditions.
6.1.1 The design may not have hulls longer than 5,30 mtr.(17ft 4 inch.)
6.1.2 The design must have a rated jib sail area which is less than 4,25 sq.mtr. and more than 2,75 sq. mtr. (this rule does not apply to single handed setups)
6.1.3 Both the SCHRS (ISAF) and Texel rating of the design must be equal to or "slower" than the rating assigned to the Formula 16 class.
6.1.4 When grandfathered, the designs are allowed to race against fully compliant Formula 16 designs in declared "Open Formula 16" races.