Uim 2013 p750 User manual

560 - INFLATABLE BOATS (P)

UIM Class: P750 –THUNDERCAT RACING

AMENDMENTS INCLUDING 2013 DEROGATION CHANGES ARE IN RED:

560 UIM TITLES & TEAMS

561 CLASSES & HULLS Diagrams A, B & C

562 MACHINERY

563 MODIFICATIONS

564A TECHNICAL

564B GENERAL RACING REGULATIONS AND RULES –Diagram D, E and F

564C ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SURF DISCIPLINE

564D ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR CIRCUIT DISCIPLINE

564E ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR LONGHAUL DISCIPLINE

Diagram G –Guidance to Surf Course

Diagram H –Guidance to Circuit Course

Abbreviations and dossier of terms:

UIM –Union Internationale Motonautique; World Governing body of powerboat racing

Pre Scrutineering –At the beginning of the event

Safety Scrutineering –Carried out when required or between each discipline

Post Scrutineering –At the final heat of the discipline

Final Inspection –Inspected and measured to ensure legality

Pilot –The person in control of the engine, steering, throttle and gears. (The same as a Driver)

Co-Pilot –The second person in the boat. (The same as a Co-Driver)

Please note there are further definitions throughout the rules.

UIM RULES: www.uimpowerboating.com, clickto RULES - then CIRCUIT - No: 560 page 305 –564 page 338

Other UIM rules apply but do not supersede class specific rules:

Code of Ethic

Anti-doping.

Environmental Code.

Group 100 rules.

Group 200 Rules

Group 400 Rules

560 –UIM TITLES & TEAMS

560.01 –TITLES / TEAMS

UIM World Championship must have at least two of the three classes to be contended at a UIM World titled event and to include all 3 disciplines at a single

event over the duration of a minimum of 7 days, including 2 lay-days. No single discipline will be recognised for any UIM Title. All three disciplines must enjoy

equal points awarding system. Continental Title may be held in one class only under a minimum 4 day event

WORLD AND CONTINENTAL CLASSES

Rule:

STOCK (S):

PRO STOCK (PRO):

MODIFIED (M):

UIM World & Continental Class

YES

560.02 –O.O.D (Officer of the Day)

The UIM will approve the O.O.D for all UIM titled events. Main Officials must have experience in P750 Racing (Safety Officer, Timing and Technical)

560.03 - PRIZE PRESENTATION

Prize presentation at UIM Titled events must be a ttended by all participants. Only the O.O.D can sanction a non-attendance.

560.04 - MINIMUM BOATS NUMBERS AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES

A minimum of three boats will constitute a valid class. For a UIM Titled event the minimum number of boats per class must be six and a minimum of three

different countries (National Authorities).

560.05 - LICENCE DETAILS

All Pilots and Co-Pilots must hold a current International race licence for P750Class issued by their own Na tional Authority for International championships and a

National licence as per driver or co-drivers National Authorities rules and regulations to compete nationally. UIM Rules 120.01, 120.02, 120.03, 120.04, 120.05,

120.06, and 120.07 will apply. Note: Competitors taking prescribed medication must complete the UIM ‘Therapeutic Use Exemptions TUE ‘Form. For further

information go to the UIM website –Anti Doping or contact your National Authority.

560.06 - FINAL INSPECTION

The organisers must ensure that at least the winning boatand engine are inspected and measured to ensure legality. It is optional to inspect or measure other

boats in second and third place or any other boat. UIM Rules 321.05 will apply.

560.07 - TEAMS

Team = the designated Pilot and a Co-Pilot can contestthese championships. In the event of a Co-Pilot being injured a replacement of the Co-Pilot only is

permitted in all disciplines if:

A doctor/Paramedic’s certificate is produced stating that the injury of the Co-Pilot.

The O.O.D is satisfied with the doctor/paramedic’s report.

The replacement co-driver has the complete current paperwork including a current international license.

No Co-Pilot can be changed during a heat, race or leg.

The Pilot is the person in control of the engine, s teering, throttle and gears

The Co-Pilot is the second person in the boat who is not the Pilot

The Co-Pilot does not have to be of the same Nationality of the Pilot.

560.08 - MINIMUM AGE

Age refers at the date of the event.

TEAM

STOCK (S)

PRO STOCK (Pro)

MODIFIED (M)

Min Age of Pilot

Min Age of Co-Pilot

560.09 - BEHAVIOUR

No abuse of officials will be tolerated. Any pilot, co-pilot or team members found guilty by admission, or by the jury, will result in the pilot/co-pilotbeing

disqualified from the heat or discipline or total event. Only the O.O.D. or the UIM Commissioner can take this action. After a finding of gross infringement of the

rules or a gross breach of good manners or sportsmanship, not covered by the above rule, the O.O.D. and/or the Race Jury mayexclude a competitor from a

heat/discipline or the whole event.

560.10 - PROTESTS

All protests, jury formation, sanctions, appeals are to be as the Rules Group 400 (as with all other UIM classes). A Team / Pilot canonlyprotestanotherTeam /

Pilot if they are in the same race.

560.11 –PROTEST FEE

The protest fee must be announced in the advance programme. Protest fee: maximum of 80 Euros or equivalent in host’s currency .

560.12 - ALCOHOL/DRUGS

Alcohol or drug abuse will result in a total ban from the event (see rule 205.02.02 / 03). Note:Competitors taking prescribed medication must complete the UIM

‘Therapeutic Use Exemptions TUE ‘Form. For further information go to the UIM website – Anti Doping or contact your National Authority.

560.13 –INSURANCES

All Pilots and Co-Pilots must abide byanymandatory medical and insurances carefully setout in the advance programme. Any costs charged by th e organisers

for supplying the same, must also be stipulated in the advance programme Max 90 Euros or equivalent in host’s currency.

560.14 –PENALTIES/YELLOW/RED CARDS

Yellow/Red cards: see rules 406 these rules will be strictly enforced. They only apply to bad behaviour on the water at the O.O.D’s and UIM commissioner’s

dis cretion. Other penalties are available for bad behaviour on land and ra cing infringements. [See Rule 406.05]

560.15 - DRIVERS BRIEFING

Any Pilot/co-Pilot failing to a ttend any drivers briefing without prior consent from the O.O.D will be disqualified a t the discretion of the O.O.D

560.16 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT

HELMETS: For all racing helmets must be open faced or full faced motorbike helmets given toprotect the skull base and cover the ears.At least 50% (area) of the

helmet must be of fluorescent orange, red, yellow or international orange colour. The helmet colours must be bright enough to be clearly visible in the water.

The wearer is entirely responsible for the efficiency of his helmet. The organisers are recommended to repeat this important rule in their advance programme

and their race instructions. As per rule 205.07

LIFEJACKETS: The efficiency of the lifejacket is the sole responsibility of the wearer who must be assured that it conforms to the UIM r ules and carries indelible

confirmation of this. Buoyancy: A lifejacket mus t have a minimum of 7.5 kg solid buoyancy for a person weighing up to 60 kgs and 9 kgs of buoyancy f or those

over 60 kg. A back support is highly recommended. As per rule 205.06

CARRIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Safety equipmentas specified in each discipline must be carried at all times. Failure to do so will involve penalties as described in

the relevant discipline. The boat number must be marked on all safety equipment.

EYE PROTECTION: Eye protection is mandatory in the Circuit and Surf discipline and advised for Long-haul. This protection can be goggles or helmet visor.

CLOTHING: All limbs mustbe covered at all times. Gloves optional

561 - CLASSES/HULLS

561.01 - DISCIPLINES

M Shape (Surf); Circuit and Long-haul

561.01 –HULLS

561 –HULLS

Number

Rule:

STOCK (S):

PRO STOCK (PRO):

MODIFIED (M):

.011

Engine Capacity

Up to 750cc

.012

Minimum hull length

3.8m

.013

Minimum hull width

1.7m

.014

Minimum hull weight

153kg

The above mentioned weights are the minimum weight of a complete rig, weighed directly after the race without crew and their personal equipment orresidual

water, without fuel tanks. To reach the minimum weight, ballastcan be added. This must be s crewed or bolted securely to the inside of the boat, but not

exceeding 10% of the weight of the complete rig without ballast.

561.02 - HULL DESIGN

All boats must be of a tunnel hull design and conform to the original manufacturer’s catalogue. THE FLOORBOARDS CAN BE SUPPLIED BY AN ALTERNATIVE

MANUFACTURE BUT MUST CONFORM TO RULE 561.04. All boats must be fitted with a serial numberplate issued by the manufacturer on either the nose cone

or preferably the transom, showing the Model, Make, Date of Ma nufacture and if possible the maximum allowed horsepower of any relevant engine. A

minimum number of 2 boats must have been made, advertised for sale and are commercially available before the model canbe accepted to race. All boats must

conform to the following measurements:

SKETCHES:

Measurements Number 4: minimumof 0.26m. Rear Transom to ground: Between Hi -jackers at rearmeasured at nearest points: Number 8: Minimum of 1.05m.

Overall width front transom (measurement taken a t back of nose cone).Other measurements to be a dded by agreement

HULL DIAGRAM A:

HULL DIAGRAM B:

HULL DIAGRAM C:

561.03 –INFLATION OF HULLS

They can only be inflated with atmospheric air and must have 3 independent compartments, except for pencil type boats where each pontoon must have2

independent compartments. The boatmust be able to float evenif one compartment is not functioning.

561.04 - DEFINITION OF HULLS

All boats should be able to deflate, to collapse, foldable or to be able to be rolledup, so thatno dismantled part has a length greater than1/3 of the full length

of the infla ted boat including floorboards. No aerodyna mic appendages are allowed

561.05 –MODIFICATION ABOVE THE WATERLINE

Certain modifications above the waterline are allowed, these modifications will refer to foot straps,handles,loop patches only and not modifications that

interfere with the original dimensions of the boat. A waterline is defined as the line taken when the boat is ready to race but without the Pilot/Co-Pilot. The

waterline will be below the bottom of the transom if a multi-hull type. No part of the hull can be used for water ballast.

561.06 - SPLASHPLATE

A splash plate may be fitted to the back of the transom as long as it complies with Rule 561.05 plus the following dimensions:If this plate runs the full length of

the tra nsom, i.e. From pontoon to pontoon, then the width of this plate is restricted to 100 mm. If the width of this plate e xceeds 100 mm then its length is

restricted to 150 mm across the back of the transom, but may protrude as far back as the engine as required.

561.07 –MODIFICATION BELOW THE WATERLINE

Modifications below the waterline: Planing batons andstrakes may be attached to the planing surface of the hijackers. Construction spray strakes are permitted

anywhere on the outside of the hijacker cover.

561.08 - WINDOWS

Boat numbers can be painted or enclosed in twotransparent covers, meeting the correct size and clearly visible. Rule:561.09

561.09 - RACE NUMBERS

Must be at the bow of the boat a minimum of 18 cm x 3cm with a 2 cm border round the number and on the engine cover must be 18 cm x 3 cm with a 2 cm

border around the number. Their colour must be black letters on a white background.

561.10 - RIGHTING ROPES

All boa ts must be fitted with two designated righting ropes/webbing. These ropes/webbing must not share common use. They must be a t least 10 mm thick

[rope] and the webbing minimum 25 mm wide. All boats mustbe fitted with a 4 meter length of similar material as a designated bowline, spliced or stitched eye

at the end. The bowline must be fixedto the nose cone in a pouch glued/fixed to the nosecone. Bowline mustnot be tied up in other ropes of the boat and must

be easily accessible to be able to hook into the towing point on the bottom side of the nose cone. Towing points must be in t he middle of the nosecones.Any

towing point must be capable of pulling 300 kg.

561.11 - SPONSORS

The GRP bow of boat must be available for event sponsor’s decals; failure will result in not passing scrutineering – requirements must be stated in Advance race

instructions and stickers supplied by organisers. Cowling stickers may be supplied bythe event organisers but must supply with t he correct boatnumber

regis tered a nd agreed when entering champions hip.

562 –MACHINERY

MACHINERY

No.

RULE

STOCK (S):

PRO STOCK (PRO):

MODIFIED (M):

Engines must be homologated using the UIM specifications.

The only outboard engines allowedin these classes are:

1.Tohatsu 50 D2

2.Yamaha 50H per

original UIM

homologation

1.Tohatsu 50 D2

2.Yamaha 50H

per original UIM

homologation

1.Tohatsu 50 D2

2. Yamaha 50H

Both modified according

to the rules.

No other engine will be permitted until the UIM

(Cominsport Group) homologate a “low emission”

compatible engine for P750 style racing .Introduced min. 3

years after homologation.

YES

Low idle –engines must be capable of functioning at low

speeds

YES

Wa ter Pick-up –external water pick-ups wherever/however

attached.

Are forbidden

Free.

Control Handle (Gear) –An efficient control handle giving

forward, neutral and backward movement is manda tory.

The control handle for a functioning reverse gear must be

within easy reach of the driver.

YES

KILL SWITCHES:

The manual starter must ensure a quick and easy start with

no external aids. The engine must be fitted with a “kill

switch”, operated with a lanyard no longer than 1.3 meters.

The lanyard mustbe strong and very firmly fixed to the

Pilot. A second “kill switch” lanyard must be firmly attached

to the Co-Pilot at all times.Lanyard failure / kill switch

failure Will result in disqualification from the relevant

race/heat or long-haul discipline. Refer to Rule: 563.29

YES

562.07 - IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE/DAMAGED HULL/ENGINE/LOWER UNIT

If a boat, engine, or any part thereof becomes irreparable through a racing incident on the water during a discipline, then: The hull may be replaced. The engine

may be replaced. The engine canbe re-built. The underwater unit may be replaced. All subject to official inspection and official authorization before any

attempt is made on repla cement or repairs.

The hull, engine or any part thereof that is damaged beyond repair cannot be replaced during the actual heat be ing raced Exceptions: An irreparable hull can

only be replaced by another if the OOD decides another competitor was responsible for the damage caused only during a race or training on the water. Any

da maged part of the engine can be replaced with s imilar except the cylinder block. Underwater units that are da maged beyond repair can be changed provided

they have the same gear ratio and from a similar homologated engine.

All cha nges mus t be s anctioned and s upervised by the Scrutineer or a n appointed official. All dama ged pa rts including hulls must be kept in a secure place for

any official inspectionor pending possible protests.Any equipment subsequently found to be repairable will result in the driver being eliminated from the

complete event. All costs pertaining to the stripping of additional equipment will be the responsibility of the competitor in question. A fee, as specified in the

adva nce programme, must be paid to cover the inspection of a ny protested engines or equipment. These charges should be reason able. When different

disciplines are held on different days and no fullysecure compound is available either overnight or days then all boats must be re-scrutineered before racing re-

commences. Failures will result in the loss of all previously gained points.

562.08 –GEARBOX

Gearbox must not be interfered with or modified in Stock and Pro Stock Classes. Any normalwear and tearon the fin/skeg shall be limit ed to5mm and must be

seen to be racing wear and tear; all fins/skegs will be measured and must comply at Pre Scrutineering of each discipline. If illegal the team will be disqualified if

unable to change priorto that heator Long-haul discipline. A stainless steel cover, with the same characteristics as an original gearbox, can be used to protect

the leading edges.

563. - MODIFICATIONS

MODIFICATIONS

No.

RULE

STOCK (S):

PRO STOCK (PRO):

MODIFIED (M):

Replacement:

The replacement of nuts or the additionof lock nuts,

drilling and wiring, split-pinning orkeying is allowed

provided the screw and pins are simila r.

As per Stock Class

Gear interlock

The gear interlock device on the starter may be

removed.

As per Stock Class

Steering:

The steering bar and brackets maybe re-enforced

and additional steering bar may be mounted. The

steering bars mustbe able to tilt independently from

the motor. Strengthening of transombracket and

lower leg are permitted.

As per Stock Class

Engine locking

Engine locking brackets may be removed.

As per Stock Class

Engine cowling

The engine cowling maybe secured by means other

than or in addition to the standard means.

As per Stock Class

May be altered to increase air

flow a nd secured by means other

than or in addition to the

standard means.

Tell-tale

Tell-tale cooling pipe may be replaced with another

pipe or other characteristics.

As per Stock Class

Free

Splash plate

A splash plate may be fixed to the trunk of the motor

as long as it is not rigid and that it is fitted above the

cavitation plate.

As per Stock Class

Crankshaft

The crankshaft may be welded orpinned as long as

the dimensions of the crank after welding do not

exceed the original manufactures dimensions and

weight for crankshaft. Holes maybe drilled in the

crankshaft to reduce weight. It is not allowed to

reduce the diameter of the crankshaft

As per Stock Class

No res trictions on welding

AS PER STOCK CLASS

Propellers:

The original propeller maybe replaced by any other

three blade propeller; provided that it has a through

the hub exhaust. The locking nut, s pacer, adaptor,

split pin, thrush washer/ washers are free for the

securing of the propeller; Re-bushing and keying of

propellers are allowed. No holes or ventilation slots

of any nature whatsoever are allowed in the hub or

blade. No spacing out of propeller to allow venting.

Propeller must enter gearbox housing by a minimum

of 1mm. Transgression of this rule will lead to

disqualification.

As per Stock Class

Free

.10

Re-boring

Re-boring is allowed as per UIM homologation

specifications. Parts must be as supplied bythe

origina l manufacturer. No aftermarket parts can be

fitted. Oversize pistons can be fitted providing the

total cc’s does not exceed 750cc.

As per Stock Class

Allowed up to a max of 750cc

.11

Ports

When ports in cylinders are adjusted to the

dimensions specified in the homologationsheet,

material may only be removed in the specified

opening to a depth of 10mm not including liner, to

match the shape of the original adjacent connecting

passage (channel) outside the adjusted port

opening. This also applies to other openings in the

motor for which the dimensions a re specified in the

homologation sheet. Should the modified port

window be smaller than the track, the track may not

be tampered with.

As Stock Class

Free

.12

Parts

No part of the engine can be changed with another

manufacture’s or pirate part, except for the tiller

arm. Tiller arm bracket, gear change lever

As per Stock Class

Pa rts may be changed with

another manufacture

.13

Air box

Maximum of 1 x 6 mm hole may be drilled in the

lowest part of the air box to allow water to drain

from it.

As per Stock Class

FREE

.14

Spark plugs

Original complete spark plugs and HT leads may be

replaced.

As per Stock Class

As per stock Class

.15

Auto lube &

engine mounts

All auto lube and anyrelevant parts may be

removed. Engine mountings may be replaced with

rigid or rubber mounts with similarcharacteristics.

As per Stock Class

As per stock Class

.16

Throttle lever

Springs may be added to the throttle lever of the

carburettors

Tohatsu D1 Throttle camcan be used on the Tohatsu

D2 Engine.

As per Stock Class

Free

.17

Emulsion tubes

Emulsion tubes are to be standard “off the shelf”

items and have the same pre-requisites as the jets.

No modifications are allowed to these parts

As per Stock Class

FREE

.18

Baffle plate

Baffle plate or other fuel surge preventative

measures can be taken in carburetor fuel bowls.

As per Stock Class

FREE

.19

Steering

It’s allowed to change bearings with similar

cha racteristics. Steering dampers may be fitted.

Steering by a tiller armis required.

As per Stock Class

.20

Reeds

Standard reeds only as supplied bythe manufacturer

for the specific model of engine

Reeds only are free.

The stoppers must not

be removed.

Free

.21

Machining:

Skimming, grinding or machining is allowed as long

as it meets the UIM homologation measurements.

As per Stock Class

Free

.22

Starters:

Electric starters are not allowed.

As per Stock Class

.23

Thermostats:

Thermostats of the cooling circuit may not be

removed.

As per Stock Class

FREE

.24

Revolution

limiters:

Rev Limiters, heat sensors and lighting coils must

not be removed. Rev limiter wire connections must

be continuous and must be s oldered to achieve this.

Anything tha t might restrict the rev limiter in its

proper function will be classed as an infringement of

this rule. Ignorance of the above will not be

accepted as a defence and the competitor will be

disqualified.

Can be removed

.25

Jets:

Jets have tobe to the UIM homologation

specification.

Free

.26

Weight of part:

A part, the weight of which is quotedin the

homologation sheet, may be machined for the

specific purpose of reaching the quoted weight only.

It is not allowed to change the flywheel, but balance

machining is allowed if the dimensions and weights

are still correct

As per Stock Class

No res triction on weights quoted

.27

Measurements:

Measurements not quoted in the homologation

sheet may not be altered in any form whatsoever. If

details cannot be verified with the aid of the pictures

in the homologationsheet, then the part in question

must be compared physically to a similar, but stock

part for the relevant engine

For the Tohatsu D2engine exhaust port only: There is

a casting mark on the inside of the engine exhaust

port that does vary in size from engine to engine.

This casting mark can be reduced no less than

0.5mm this will be considered tobe a breach of the

technical rules and can be disqualified.

As per Stock Class

Measurements not quoted in the

homologation sheet may be

altered

.28

Altering parts:

Only pa rts where the dimens ion is quoted in the

homologation specification may be altered for the

purpose of reaching that specific measurement. The

shape of the parts cannot change e.g. The shape of

the cylinder head squish pan} The Block height

measured from the centre line to the top of the

block is a llowed, a ll measurements a ccording to UIM

homologation papers

As per Stock Class

Parts may be changed by another

manufacture

.29

Kill Switch:

It is not allowed to exchange kill switches from one

manufacturer to another. The toggle type switch

that can be activated without the insertion of the

“curly cord” is forbidden. Refer to rule 562.6

As per Stock Class

It is allowed to exchange kill

switches from one manufacturer

to another. However, the toggle

type switch that can be activated

without the insertion of the

“curly cord” is forbidden

.30

Exhaust trunk

No modifications

As per Stock Class

Holes may be drilled or cut into

the exhaust trunk but no external

appendages maybe added

.31

Gear Box

See rule: 562.08

See rule:562.08

Bullet or racing gearboxes are

allowed in this class only.

.32

Protrusions

No protrusions other than standard are allowed.

As per Stock Class

.33

Exhaust box

No protruding expansion exhaust box

As per Stock Class

.34

External water

pick-up

Not allowed

As per Stock Class

Are allowed

563.34 - FUEL

Stock and Pro Stock Class: Fuel must be a commercially available grade of automobile unleaded fuel to a maximum of 99 octane, freely available from any

normal petrol station. To maximise the equality of competition and to simplify the checking of conformity, the organisers must arrange the supply of the same

fuel for all competitors at all UIM titled events. It does not necessarily have to be free of charge.

Modified Class: Only fuel to a maximum of 102 octanes is allowed. This includes Avgas.

Banned Fuel: Special racing fuels, methanol, nitro-methane and the likes thereof are expressly forbidden. The use of additives aimedat increasing the power of

the engine is prohibited to either the fuel or the air intake. The use of nitrous oxide injection is also totally prohibited.

563.35 FUEL DETAILS AVAILABLE:

The Pilot/Co-Pilot maynot withhold the type of fuel/oil used if requested by race officials.

563.36 - OIL

A sample sealed container of the oil used, will be supplied by the competitor with unbroken seal, and then held by th e organisers for the duration of the event in

the event of fuel tests. It is a recommendation that Bio-degradable oil should be used to assist in the reduction of the environmental impact of the sport. No

power enhancing oil is allowed.

563.37 - FUEL TANKS

Only the original fuel tanks as supplied with the engine, collapsible fuel cells or approvedmarine manufacturers tanks are a llowed.

563.38 - FUEL MIX

No Pilot / Co-Pilot may withhold the type of fuel/oil used and the mixing ratio if requested by officials.

564 A - TECHNICAL

TECHNICAL

No.

564A.

RULE

STOCK (S):

PRO STOCK (PRO):

MODIFIED (M):

Pistons

Where a dimension is quoted on a piston, metal may be

removed to reach a specific weight, provided the

dimensions are maintained. Should there still be an

excess of weight, this may be removed from the inside of

the piston i.e. the inside of the skirt or the area where

the gudgeoned pin goes through

As per Stock Class

N/A

Flywheel

Holes maybe drilled in the flywheel to reduce weight. It is

not allowed to reduce the outside diameter or to reduce

the thickness at a ny point. A pa rt, the weight of which is

quoted in the homologation sheet, may be machined for

the specific purpose of reaching the quoted weight only.

It is not allowed to change the flywheel, but balance

machining is allowed if the dimensions and weights are

still correct.

As per Stock Class

FREE

Conrods

It is allowed to reduce the overall weight of the Conrods

by removing the flashing on the shank of all three rods to

atta in the weight specified provided for in the

homologation specifications

As per Stock Class

.4 +

Electrical

components

It is forbidden to remove any excess wiring;heat sensors

modify coils, to rewire coils or other components, to

tamper with CDI units or to add any electrical

components (starter etc.) or any other part thatis not

standard original part.

It is allowed to remove any

excess wiring i.e. heat

sens ors, rev limiters, low oil

sensors etc. It is forbiddento

modify coils, to rewire coils

or other components, to

tamper with CDI units or to

add any electrical

components (starter etc.) or

any other part that is not

standard original part.

As per Stock Class

FREE

Head Volume

It is allowed to encroach into the squish panarea in the

skimming process as long as the minimum combustion

chamber is maintained. It is not allowed, should this

minimum be exceeded, to remove the metal within the

squish pan area to regain the lost volume. Measurement

of the head volume will be taken with the head removed

from the block.

As per Stock Class

No restrictions

Head Volume

Measuring

procedure and

modification of

engine Ports

The head volume is measured off the block, using a glass

pla te of minimum 3 mm thick. A burette calibrated in 50

cc increments to be used with a paraffin/oil mix of 50/50.

All head volumes to be taken with the spark Plug as used

and correctly fitted. The head is measured with no

gasket. All old gasket material is allowed to be cleaned

off. It is also allowed to clean all carbon deposits in the

head. The glass plate must be sealed with a thin layer of

marine grease

When ports in cylinders are adjustedto the dimensions

specified in the homologation sheet, materia l may only

be removed in the specified opening to a depth of 10mm

not including liner, to match the shape of the original

adjacent connecting passage (channel) outside the

adjusted port opening. This alsoapplies to other

openings in the motorfor which the dimensions are

specified in the homologation sheet. Should the modified

port window be smaller than the track, the track may not

be tampered with.

As per Stock Class

No restrictions

Throttle advance

On various models, it is allowedto change the position of

the throttle cable link pin onthe advance cam. It is not

allowed to modify the cam itself or change the radius on

the cam. [See 563.16.]

As per Stock Class

Free

Cost of inspection

Costs may not be claimed in the case of a mandatory

inspection by race authority. The maximum costs that

may be claimed, by a driver from a protestor, should the

equipment found to be legal, are as follows:

LABOUR: Time ma y only be claimed to a maximum of six

hours at a rate to be determined by their local class

association or National Authority. Any excess will be

borne by the owner of the equipment. The above cost

excludes the cost of gaskets requiredor lubes which may

only be changed as per the recommended grade in the

workshop manual. Freight charges, where applicable, will

be charged as per the standard international ra tes.

As per Stock Class

Technical

inspections

The O.O.D. or official scrutineer will be in charge. Only

the following may attend the post-race engine

inspections regardless of a protest being lodged. The

O.O.D - UIM commissioner - Measuring Officer - Driver

and his mechanic (or representative) - Protestor or his

representative - Any other person the O.O.D. requires,

with his permission. Note that in the case of a protest,

the protestor’s duty is to ensure that the inspection

complies with his protest requirements. He may not

however physicallyinspect the parts himself and should

not be allowed within a 5m radius of the equipment.

As per Stock Class

.10

Sta nda rd Part

In the circumstances where weights and measurements

are not quoted nor listed in the homologation sheets

then comparative parts ma ybe used to determine

legality.

As per Stock Class

.11

Fuel

See rules 563.34 fuel regulations. Rule 563.36 Oil to be

supplied by competitor unless otherwise specified

As per Stock Class

To a max of 102 octanes is

allowed this includes AV

Gas.

.12

Over blended or

spark eroded

engines

Engines not conforming to UIM and manufacturers

homologation specification with regardto the blend rule

and that have had tract widening done by any method

inclus ive of spark eroding, will only be allowed to

compete in the modified class.

As per Stock Class

.13

Post-race

inspection

The post-race inspection is tobe a complete inspection

and is not to be limited to any specific area. Pos t-race

ins pection s hould mainly be about speed and power

enhancing matters.

As per Stock Class

.14

Failure to appear

Any competitor refusing to have his racing equipment

inspected for legality at any reasonable time during the

whole event will be disqualified.

As per Stock Class

.15

Non OEM parts

In the case where original parts are not available,

permission must be obtained from the UIM

Cominsport touse substitute components. Such a

request must be in writing. Any outboa rd motors that

have superseded engine parts listed by the manufacture,

supplied from the factory and confirmed in writing by the

UIM Cominsport may be used. It is not allowed to

interchange parts from one homologated model to

another unless specified. OnlyD2 parts can be used in a

Tohatsu D2 engine except for the D1 throttle cam.

As per Stock Class but for the

Tohatsu D2 engine the

D1exhaust tube maybe used

in this class.

Pa rts may be changed with

another manufacturer.

564 B - RACING REGULATIONS AND RULES

RACING REGULATIONS AND RULES

No.

564B

Rule

The M ‘Shape (Surf)

Circuit

Long-haul

Race Course:

Shown diagrammaticallyin diagram D as a guide

only. Starts can be from the beach or deep water

starts.

Note: There does not have to be breaking Surf in

order to engage this discipline. Although it mus t take

place on a suitable beach. If the water conditions are

flat then the O.O.D has the right to enforce the

circuit start rule where teams must keep their racing

lines till around the first buoy.

Shown diagrammaticallyin

Diagram E. This is a guide only,

the course can change shape

due to the size of the water

available. The start is from a

pontoon (Jetty) unless not

available. Course andsize must

be shown in the advance race

instructions

Should be run over a maximum

distance of 150kms to a

minimum of 80kms. Minimum

lap distance of 10kms and should

be area bound. The organisers

must provide a boat/s prior to

the race to show teams the

course by water, explaining any

safety issues.

Ultra Long-haul:

Over 150kms. The organising

National Authoritywill provide

an extended list of extra rules for

the event, including race

regulations that should be read

in conjunction with the UIM

Rules. This event can be staged

over several days having

individual legs.

.2 .

Wet Driver:

(man

overboard)

If any Pilot or Co-Pilot lands completely in the water

or a boat get stuck on the beach during racing, the

race will be stopped immediately, even before the

red flag is flown. All competitors must stop, then

come off the plane, clear the course a nd proceed to

the start line with extreme caution or as stated in

Drivers Briefing.No re-fuelling, or changing set-up

and get ready for an immediate re-run. The boat

causing the stoppage is not allowed in any re -runs of

that heat. Penalties are carried forward to any re-

run/start of that heat. Any boat that gets stuck on

the beach may only re-start with the O.O.Dʼs

permission. If more than 2/3 of the race or re-

start/run race has been completed then no re-run is

required. Restart can be from the beach or deep

water start.

As per Surf except all restarts

and re runs take place from the

jetty/pontoon or beach and

rule 564D.05 (Re-Run)

Only if required by the OOD the

Red Flag will be raised; the race

will not stop if someone goes

into the water in this discipline.

.3 .

Racing buoys

If a competitor misses or rides over a buoy and

crosses the racing line on the inside of the course,he

will be disqualified from that heat at the O.O.D’s

discretion.

As per Surf.

Deviation of the set course

markers will result in

disqualifications.

.4 .

Hitting a Buoy

If a competitor hits a buoy they will receive a 3 point

penaltythat shall be deducted from that heat, or

when double points are being awarded a 6 point

penaltywill occur per incident.

As per Surf.

Not applicable

.5 .

Missing Buoys

/ deviation

from the

course.

If a Pilot misses a buoy, he can re-take it if he has not

crossed the racing line on the inside of the course.

The boat does not have the right of way when re-

entering the race course.

As per Surf.

Deviation of the set course

markers will result in

disqualifications.

.6 .

Damaging

buoys

If a competitor destroys or damages a buoyhe will

be disqualified from that heat a nd any restart of that

heat. The competitor must pay the organiser the cost

of a replacement which sum must be in the advance

programme. If not in the advance programme, then

the competitor can refuse to paywithout penalty.

As per Surf.

.7 .

Bumping

Deliberate bumping of buoys or of another

competitor is strictly forbidden and will result in the

disqualification from that heat or re-start/re-run and

maybe disqualified from the whole discipline if seen

by the O.O.D as reckless and dangerous driving.

As per Surf.

.8 .

Crashing

If one boat lands on another, the offending boator

boats will be disqualified from tha t heat/race.

As per Surf.

.9 .

Close Driving

Tail-Gaiting,

Zigzagging or

Snaking

A boat that follows dangerously close directly behind

(tailing gaiting) or snaking in front of a boat is not

allowed to another boat a nd may receive a yellow

card or on repetition during the discipline, may be

disqualified from that discipline.

As per Surf.

.10 .

T Bone

If any boat collides mid-ship with another (T-Bone)

the offending boat will result in immediate

disqualification from that heat / race.

As per Surf.

.11 .

Shore Buoys

There should be a minimum of 10 meters between

the shore buoys and the shore with sufficient water

depth to race a pproximately 0.5m. This must also be

eva luated in the Event risk assessment.

As per Surf.

.12 .

Race distance

All heats including the final will be 9 laps for all

classes unless stated in the Advance Ra ce

Instructions or at the OOD / Race Committees

discretion due to weather conditions. The option to

reduce to 6 laps and increase the heats canbe

implemented but the final should a lways be 9 laps

As per Surf.

The option to reduce to 6 laps

and increase the amount of

hea ts can be implemented but

the equalizer must then be

reduced toone lap per heat

and the final should always be

9 laps with two equalizing laps.

Rule 564B.1 Long-haul

.13 .

Race Finish /

Time

Allowance.

After finishing a heat all boats must proceed around

the next buoy beyond the finish buoy/line and wait

for the Red flag in order to proceed back to the shore

or as explained in Drivers Briefing by the O.O.D.

Boats failing to dothis can be disqualified from that

heat. Any boat failing to complete 2/3 of the race

(completed laps “rounded up”) when the winner

crosses the finish line will not score in that heat.

Boats running out of fuel before the finish line will

not score in that heat and may invoke further

penalties.

As per Surf.

A boat must cross the finishline

on the water, under its own

power, or by paddle power, to

receive an elapsed time for the

leg. Boats not completing the

leg/race will receive the last

boats time, plus a penalty of

10(ten) minutes. The cut-off time

for the last competitor to cross

the line is 1.5 x the first boat’s

time in that specific class or as

per Drivers Briefing. All safety

procedures will be kept in place

until all boats are accounted for.

.14 .

Minimum &

Maximum of

boats

There will be minimum 3 and maximum 12 boats to

make a race. In the event of the entryexceeding 12

boats , then eliminating heats will be run as follows:

All boa ts must be divided up into equal groups a nd

each group will contest a minimum of three

qualifying heats with normal points awarded,

dependent on entries this may result in quarter and

As per Surf.

There is no maximum;but the

evaluation for safetymust be in

the event risk assessment.

semi-finals to gain the top 12 boats from the

qualifying heats will contest the final. The final heat

for all classes will be 9 laps. If eliminating heats are

run, then the final heatwill be awarded Double

points.

.15 .

Awarding

Final points

The total points for the qualifying heats plus the final

heat will be added together to determine the Pilots

final placing for positions 1-2-3 to 12 position.

Position 13 downwards will be awarded points as

from the qua lifying heats. Position 15 a nd remainder

of the finishers inthe heats all receive 1 point.

As per Surf.

The same points are awarded for

the overall finishing positions.

.16 .

Burst hull or

helmet loss

If a boat s hould burst or deflate rapidly during a race

for any reason, thatdriver must cease racing and

remove the boat from the race course. If a Pilot or

Co-Pilot loses his helmet, they must immediately

stop racing and return to the pit area. Further

pena lties maybe invoked if enquiries lead to a

failure due to anyerror by the person incurring the

loss.

As per Surf.

.17 .

Flags

All flag signals except the green flag will conform to

the UIM Rule 304.02.

National authorities may have exceptions but must

notify teams at Drivers Briefing and in the Advance

Race Instructions.

As per Surf. P750 use the

Yellow a nd Green Flags for

starting the Circuit class

As per Surf, but no ‘last lap’ flag

is used if not a circuit long-haul.

.18 .

Flag

acknowledge

ment

As per Circuit but dependent on the size of the surf -

this will be explained at Drivers briefing.

All competitors must

acknowledge all flag signals to

the official giving the signal.

Failure ma ylead to the los s of

2 points at the discretion of the

OOD.

As per Surf.

.19 .

Race Starts

Rule: 564C start lap plus 9 laps

Rule: 564D s tart lap plus 9 laps.

On a restart the boats must go

back to original starting grid

positions of that heat as not

everyone boat may have

completed their equaliser laps.

Rule: 564E.02

.20 .

Race Live

The race will be live when the green flag drops. The

heat is live when the last running boat crosses the

start/finish line for the first time. If the last boat has

not passed the s tart/finish line, then the re-start is

for the full amount of laps with no re-fuelling or

changing set-ups.

As per Surf.

The race will be live (Start) when

the Green flag drops.

.21 .

Race finish

The race finishes when the lead/1st boat crosses the

finishing line. Boats must go to the designated

Finis hing Mus ter area as described in Drivers

Briefing. Pilots failing to do this canbe penalised or

disqualified by the O.O.D. Boats that have not

completed 2/3rd of the ra ce (full laps rounded up)

when the winner crosses the finish line will not score

any points for that heat.

As per Surf.

A boat must cross the finishline

under power or by paddle. Once

a boa t ha s crossed the finish line,

it may not cross back and re-

enter the race/leg until the finish

line is officially closed. Re -

entering will result in

disqualification.

.22 .

Safety

equipment

Paddles x 2 Designated righting rope/webbing x 2

Designated Bowline. Kill switches x 2

As per Surf.

Rule: 564E.03

.23 .

Eliminating

heats

In the event of there being more than 12 boats,

eliminating heats will be run as follows: All boats

must be divided up into equal groups a nd each group

will contest a minimum of three qualifying heats with

normal points awarded, dependent on entries this

ma y res ult in quarter and semi-fina ls to gain the top

12 boats from the qualifying heats will contest the

final. The final heat for all classes will be 9 laps. If

eliminating heats are run, then the final heat will be

awarded Double points.

As per Surf:

Not applicable

.24 .

Laps

All heats will be a start lap plus 9 laps for all classes

unless stated in the Advance Race Instructions or at

the O.O.D / Race Committees discretion. The option

to reduce to 6 laps and increase the amount of heats

can be implemented.

As per Surf. The option to

reduce to 6 laps and increase

the amount of heats can be

implemented but the equalizer

must then be reduced to one

lap per heat and the final

should always be 9 laps with

two equalizing laps. If a restart

Not applicable

/ re-run is required of 6 or 4

laps only 1 equalizerlap is

required.

.25 .

Outside

assistance

No person shall provide or receive outside assistance

from the air, water or by radio during the race.

Failure to observe this rule will result in

disqualification from the race.

As per Surf.

A ha ndheld GPS can be used

.26 .

Definition of a

‘Race’

When the green flag is dropped and the chequered

flag is ra ised, Rules 56B.20 / 21

As per Surf

.27 .

Definition of a

‘Heat’

Part of a number of races that provide an elimination

process to get to the Final race of either the circuitor

surf disciplines

As per Surf

Not applicable

.28 .

Definition of a

‘Leg’

Not applicable

Leg: is a section of a n Ultra Long-

haul, if an event is staged over a

period of days

.29 .

Definition of a

‘Group’

Group: When there are more than 12 boats in a

class, the clas s must be s plit into groups for the

eliminating heats.

As per Surf

Not applicable

564 B cont. - GENERAL RACING RULES:

564B.30 GRID POSTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

The first heat of any UIM championship has to be authorised by the organisers. At all UIM titled events the following will apply. The grid positions for the first

heat / race or leg (Ultra Long-haul) of which ever discipline is run first will allocate pole position to the previous equivalent Championship overall winner if they

are competing within the event. (Example World Champion takes pole position). All other Pilots will have their positions dra w by a random method (out of a

hat) at Drivers Briefing in front of the teams; If there are more than 12 boats in a class, the teams will be divided into groups; the teams should be evenly split

into groups irrespective of nationality. E.g. Position 1 into Group 1 - Position 2 into Group 2 - Position 3 into Group 1 etc. following the same allocation process

until all teams placed. Only the Pilot’s names are taken into account when forming the grid positions. Any co -drivers names are discounted. After the first

discipline has been completed the second and thirddisciplines initial pole position will be decided bythe previous discipline’s overall results. The grid positions

for the second heat in that discipline will be as they finish in the first heat. The grid positions for the final heat will be the aggregate positions (points) of the

previous heats of that discipline. In the event of a tie to decide the final grid position, then the fastesttime recorded on the day in previous heats by the boats

involved will break the tie; if the timing system fails then the highest placed teams counting up positions in previous races will coun t. If further “dead-heat”

occurs their relevant positions in the first heat will count.

564B.31 - START POSITIONS

To select pole position and a drawis required it must take place at Drivers Briefing in front of the teams. The seeding and start position s: Please see the

separate disciplines.

564B.32 - DANGEROUS DRIVING

Dangerous or reckless driving will lead to disqualification from that heat or discipline. Intentionally causing damage to another boat or bodily harm to a

competitor will result in disqualification from that discipline or the whole event at the O.O.D’s discretion. Further penalties may be applied.

564B.33 - OVERLAP

I. If overtaking on the inside an overlap is only established when two boats are approximately on the same course, and the boats are parallel to each

other.

II. When overtaking from the outside an overlap is established when the overtaking boat has passed the overtaken boatsufficiently to change direction

without contact.

III. The lead boat has the right of way until an overlap is establis hed.

IV. A safe overlap is the responsibility of the overtaking boat.

V. An overlap canoccur from left or right.

VI. An overlap may not be established on the inside of the actual race course.

564B.34 –OVERTAKING

An overtaking boat shall keep clear of the boat that is being overtaken.

564B.35 –PASSING MARKS

When trying to overtake a boat on the inside, the pilot must anticipate the possible direction of the boat he is trying to ov ertake and must take all necessary

action to avoid a collision.

I. When passing a turn buoy and an overlap has been established, both boats must maintain a safe distance from each other and from the turn buoy.

II. Once an overlap has been established the overtaking boat must give the overtaken boat room to clear any course markers.

DIAGRAM D:

OOD Territory –area in which a race boat can cross but loses its ‘right of way’ to other racers (must give way in this area).

DIAGRAM E: Over Taking

DIAGRAM F: Racing Lines

564 C - M SHAPE / SURF DISCIPLINE

564C.01 START M SHAPE (SURF)

The Race is 9 (nine) laps plus a start lap.The start will be explained at Drivers Briefing and will be as follows:

Option 1: BEACH WET START

Both Pilot and Co-Pilot will be out of their boat, the kill switch may be plugged in. On the drop of the starter’s green flag, the race will start. Both hands of the

driver must be on the anti-hogging rope. Both feet of the Pilot and Co-Pilot must remain on the ground at all times up to the green flag drop. The Pilot and Co-

pilot must have both feet on the floorboard of his boat before the pilot canstart his engine. The Co-Pilot cannot start the engine at the start. Failure to abide by

any of these rules will result in a 2 point penalty deducted and being moved to the lower end of the grid. Due to surf conditions, the start may be changed during

the discipline after consultation between the O.O.D. and the race committee.

Option 2: BEACH LE MANS

At the discretion of the O.O.D Le Mans starts maybe used whilst racing from the beach. This will depend on weather conditions and will be notified at Driver’s

briefing. Le-Mans: Boats must be held in a line on the water by the Co-Pilot; the boats must be at least 2 metres apart. The Pilots should be lined up in such a

way that they run an equal distance to their boats. Kill cords must be held at full arm’s length in the air bythe Pilot, the Pilot cannot start the engine until the Co-

Pilot is in the boat, the Co-Pilot cannot start the motor. Motors can be started in or out of gear. Any teamjumping the start by starting his engine befo re the

green flag is dropped or does not have both feet onthe ground will be moved to the endof the grid and given a 2 point penalty. A boat handler is permitted to

assist with the holding of the boat in difficult conditions at the O.O.D discretions, in the event of a boat not starting the boat must withdraw from the water

before the lead boat of the starting boats complete a full lap. The team can be disqualified if the assistant is still in the water when the first of the leading boats

rounds the start/finish buoy for the first time. The O.O.D has the right to give dispensation due to safety/medical reasons to the Pilot to allow the Co-Pilot to run

instead, but the Pilot must hold the kill cord in the air and cannot put it in till both crew are in the boat.

Option 3: DEEP WATER STARTS

Muster area will be definedeither in race instructions or explained at the Drivers Briefing; Two minutes before the start of the race the start boat will raise and

continue to display a ‘Yellow Flag’, the boats must proceed to line up side by side. The start boat will then proceed a cross in front of the fleet and then returns

back across the front of the fleet; when the startboat has crossed the fleet for the second time it will turn to face the racing line, the yellow flag will go down

and the green raised, the boats must keep 20m behind the start boatuntil the green flag drops

564C.02 START LINE

Any Pilot not on the start line when the green flag is raised may not start that heat or any re-start of that heat. Any Pilot that fails to start when the green flag is

dropped may only enter the racecourse when it is safe to do so. This is only allowed if the leading boat has not completedon e lap. One back-up crew per teamis

allowed to assist at the start provided he is positioned opposite the Pilot at the start. Only Pilots that were on the start line and failed to start can take part in

any re-start of that heat. Any Pilot or Co-Pilot jumping the start either by starting his engine early or not observing the feet on the ground rule, will receive a two

point penalty deducted and be moved to the lower end of the grid. A s econd offence will mean disqualification from tha t heat.

564C.03 RESTARTS (SEE ALSO WET DRIVER RULE 564B.02)

Definitions: Re-start refers to re starting the race prior to the heat going live and goes back to the original starting grid of that heat. Re-run is once the heat has

gone live. Re-runof a heat/finalwill be done either with a pace boat, all boats mustmuster at the area of buoy 2(second turn buoy) and a green flag will be

used, all boats must keep their positions as per the previous lap and follow each other closely. Boats are not allowed to overtake or change positions until the

green flag is dropped.The official will monitor grid positions prior to the re -run. Any Pilot changing positions during the run up to the starter or when under

starter’s orders will be given a 2 (two) point penalty or from the beach if the water is in good condition and a green flag w ill be used. All boats must keep their

grid positions as per the previous lap. The officialwill monitor grid positions prior to the re-run. Any accumulative penalties will be carried over into any Re-starts

/ Re-runs. Laps will be reduced from 9 to 6 to 4 respectively.

564 D - CIRCUIT DISCIPLINE

564D.01 START: CIRCUIT.

The race is 9 (nine) laps plus a start lap (part of the long lap), followed by a short lapwhich is the first of the 9 (nine) laps, you can not use either of these laps, nor

the last lap as an equalising lap. The start, all Pilots must keep their line to and through the first turn. Pilots must not change lanes in front or behind other Pilots

until they ha ve passed a nd rounded the first buoy, or they will receive 2 (two) penalty points or disqualified from that heat at the O.O.D’s discretion under

dangerous driving.

564D.02 FLAG OR JETTY START FROM PONTOON. CIRCUIT

Starts will utilise two flags system with both Pilots and Co-Pilots in their boats. Both flags are raised and on dropping the first flag, the engine can be started in

neutral. On dropping the second flag, forward gear may be engaged and the race starts. All drivers must complete a “part of a long lap” as the start lap, followed

by a short lap as the first of the 9 laps. This does not count as one of the compulsory equaliser laps.If a boat jumps the s tart for the first time,a two point

penalty deduction will be given and moves to the end of the pontoon. If the same boat jumps the start again, theywill be disqualified from that heat. If another

different boat also jumps the start after a previous jumped start, thatboat will then be moved to the end of the grid next to the first offender.

564D.03 EQUALISER LAPS

Each driver must complete 2 laps of the equalizer circuit during each 9 lap heat between lap2 and 8. Failure to do 2 laps wi ll result in disqualification from that

heat. Equalizer laps mustbe completed after the first lap and before the start of the final lap. If the laps are reduced to 6 or 4 only 1 equalizing lap is required

564D.04 RESTARTS (If the last boat hasn’t completed the start lap)

Return to the Start line andresume the original grid positions for a restart procedure unless

564D.05 RE-RUN

Return to the Start line andresume the original grid positions for a restart procedure unless, If more than2/3 of the race has been completed (full laps rounded

up) and all boats have completed ALL their equalizer laps, byall the boats running, there will be no Re -run and the results willbe taken in the orderthat the

boats last passed the finishing buoy/line. The boat causing the stoppage doesn’t score or go into any restart.

564 E - LONG-HAUL DISCIPLINE

564E.01 TIMES

All Long-haul events will be run on timing.

564E.02 LONG-HAUL STARTS

Dependent on the discipline (Inland, Offshore or Ultra) the start procedure can be Surf (564C), Circuit (564D) or Deep water starts.This needs to be clarified by

the O.O.D at Drivers Briefing.

DEEP WATER STARTS

Muster area will be definedin race instructions and explained at the drivers briefing,two minutes before the start of the r ace the start boat will raise and

continue to display a ‘Yellow Flag’, the boats must proceed to line up side by side. The start boat will then proceed across in front of the fleet and then returns

back across the front of the fleet; when the startboat has crossed the fleet for the second time it will turn to face the racing line, the yellow flag will go down

and the green raised:

OPTIONAL STARTS:

1. Boats must form a line out from the official starter boat with each boat side by side and in line with the starter’s boat. The sta rter should wait until the boats

settles into a line formation before asking that all kill switches be raised in the air by the pilots prior to starting the r ace with the drop of the green flag.

2. If the sea-state is rough a ‘Rolling start will need to be used, the boats are to keep 20 m behind the s tart boat until the green fla g drops. The s tart will be

expla ined by the O.O.D a t Drivers briefing.

564E.03 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

In a Long-haul event the following safety equipment is the minimum requirement and must be carried at all times. All equipment should be clearly marked with

the boat number. The advance race instructions must state what equipment is requireddependent on the type of Long-haul including the option to allow props

and other maintenance equipment on the boat.All equipment including water must come back complete.

Circuit Long-haul: Toolkit –flip kit with a minimum of: easy sta rt spray, number 7 flexible socket, 3 x dry spark plugs, spark plug spanner, Phillips s crew driver –

all to be kept in a dry sealed container. First Aid kit, paddles x 2 (two) attached to the boat, orange flag min 0.6 x 0.4 m and means of hoisting to indicate

retirement, VHF radio or mobile phone in waterproof case –fully charged, emergency water 2 x 1lt and 2 x energy bars (glucose or similar).

Ultra Long-haul: The organizers may require competitors to carry the above plus any of the following: Pencil flares x 6 (in date), 1 m x 3 m ID sheet for boats

whose pontoons are not red, yellowor orange in colour, Anchor 1.5 kg with chain 2 m (min 4 mm thick), anchor rope x 30 m, a drogue anchor, space blankets x

2, emergency water x 2lt, 1000ft flares x 2.

564E.04 BEACH STOPS

Not doing the required number of beach s tops will result in disqualification. Boats are to beach a s per the O.O.D instruction s at Drivers Briefing. ‘High-speed’

drops are not allowed onto the beach; a 10 minute penaltycan be given by the O.O.D if teamis deemed dangerous. At all beach stops the motor must be shut -

down and the boatmust remain in the waterline,the Co-Pilot mustnot leave the boat till the engine must be killed until such time that the Co-Pilot has

returned. Not shutting-down the engine at beach stops will result in a 10 minute time penalty. The Co- Pilot mustleave and enter via the side of the boat only,

entry or exit via the stern or bow of the boat will result in a 10 minute penalty. Back-up crews mayassist at the discretion of the O.O.D. No interference by any

competitor or his back-up crewwith another competitor on a beach stop is allowed. Any obstruction of any kind will be penalised with a disqualification from

the race.