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I've noticed recently that quite a few regattas are starting to use an SI that changes IRC rules, or OD rules, to state that a spare mainsail may be used during the regatta providing that it is carried aboard for the whole regatta. For example both Cowes and Dartmouth this year have that stipulation.
Does anyone know why? Seems to me that if you damaged your mainsail and couldn't repair it a request to the Jury to use a spare kept ashore would be granted, so this can only mean that they expect some boats to carry more than one mainsail and pick which to use on the day. The logical conclusion of that is people having light and heavy mains with different cuts, and those with only one main being uncompetitive.
That'll be great for keeping costs under control...
Does anyone know why? Seems to me that if you damaged your mainsail and couldn't repair it a request to the Jury to use a spare kept ashore would be granted, so this can only mean that they expect some boats to carry more than one mainsail and pick which to use on the day. The logical conclusion of that is people having light and heavy mains with different cuts, and those with only one main being uncompetitive.
That'll be great for keeping costs under control...