Five new rule changes are proposed at June's EGM of the National 18 class
Credit: Bob Bateman
An EGM has been requested by over 10 members of the National 18 dinghy class.
Five proposed rule changes will be proposed at the EGM now scheduled to take place on Saturday, 2nd June at Baltimore Sailing Club as part of the Irish N18 National Championships.
Rule changes include permitting use of smart watches and new rules on immersion testing.
The agenda is attached below.
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The new National 18 ‘Ultra’ Specifications
Designer Phil Morrison
LOA 5.49m
Beam 2.36m
Hull Weight 160kg
Sailing Weight <200kg
Crew Weight No Limit
Main & Jib 22.5 m2
Kite 21.0 m2
PY 910
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