Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications
(rev. 2)
31/01/2025
The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the two mentioned rules until 31st March 2025.
The IHCA Rules Committee has sanctioned the class rule IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions and modifications under the provisions of Racing Rules of Sailing, Rule 87 as follows:
Modifications to Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4
The mast base casting rotation stops may be altered, but the casting rotation stops shall not be removed, and The mast shall remain free to rotate from side to side. The mast shall not have controls to permit adjustments while racing, except as outlined in Rule # 3.5 of these rules and Rule #16.1 of the General Rules.
Modifications to Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.5
A mast rotation control kit as supplied by HOBIE CAT CO may be mounted. The mast rotation control purchase shall not be greater than 2:1, and the mast rotation kit shall not have controls to permit adjustments while on trapeze. The mast rotation control kit must be mounted as specified by HOBIE CAT CO. Specifications and guidelines are available through the IHCA.
A copy of this permission must be posted on the Official Notice Board at Hobie Cat 14 events where the exemptions and modifications are wanted to be in force.
Erik Olsen
IHCA Rules Committee Chair