Kirby 25 Class Association

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) govern the sport on the water. They are revised and published every four years by the International Sailing Federation.

The current edition, The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012, came into effect on 1 January 2009.

 For more information or to download a copy of the rules visit the ISAF website

Nepean One-Design
Nepean Sailing Club - Ottawa, Ontario
June 20 - 21, 2009


Youngstown Level Regatta
Youngstown Yacht Club - Youngstown, New York
July 25 - 26, 2009


FBYC Open Regatta – Kirby 25 Worlds
Frenchmans Bay Yacht Club - Pickering, Ontario
August 8 - 9, 2009


Cornucopia Regatta
Dalhousie Yacht Club - St. Catharines, Ontario
September 5 - 6, 2009 *
  

Doug Kirk Invitational – Kirby 25 North Americans
Barrie Yacht Club - Barrie, Ontario
September 12 - 13, 2009

* dates not confirmed at time of posting 

The voting on the proposed rule changes has ended and the results have been tabulated. The following rule:

One

Stanchions and Lifelines. 

There shall be at least two stanchions placed on each side of the boat in the original builder's location. 

At least one life line of any material(s) and sufficient strength (i.e. steel wire, Aramid Fiber or webbing) shall be fitted to run through the stanchions on each side of the boat from the bow pulpit to the stern pushpit. The bottom of the holes in the stanchions and stern pushpit to which the top lifeline is attached shall be no lower than 450 mm above the deck at that location. The lifeline may attach to the bow pulpit at any height.

Stanchions must be made of at least 7/8" inch diameter steel tube. 

 

Was  accepted with a vote count of 13 for and 1 against.

 

The following Rule:

  Two

 
Stern Push Pit and Bow Pulpit

The pulpit or pushpit design may be altered if it accomplishes the same basic function as the original. Replacement or modified pulpit and pushpit(s) must be structurally sound and offer as much support as the original components. It must be fabricated of minimum 7/8" diameter steel tube.

Two separate Push Pits may replace the original single Stern Pushpit on the transom. The original factory supplied Stern Pushpit may be modified as long as it meets the criteria stated herein.

For any stern pushpit, original, replacement or modified, the bottom of the attachment point for the top lifeline that runs along the side of the boat must be minimum 450 mm above the sheer line at that location.

The top horizontal rail of the bow pulpit must be a minimum of 500 mm above the sheer line at that location. There must be at least four vertical supports for the bow pulpit.

 

Was accepted with a vote of 12 for and 2 against. I would like to thank everyone for voting it was a good turnout we would have had 15 voters if I chose to vote. I will ammend the rules as soon as possible and get it posted here.

Check your email folks I have sent out two rules proposals that need your attention. For those of you who are curious or may not check your email here is what I've sent out:

Hello Everyone,

 

There has been a lot of activity on the Kirby 25 forums as everyone is getting excited about the upcoming sailing season. As a result of the discussions two rule proposals have been forwarded to me. I would like to take this opportunity to ask you to vote Yes or No  for each of the following TWO proposals. The votes will be tabulated when I get back from Cuba March 1, 2009. If you have any questions prior to the vote please feel free to contact me. These rules will not be accepted unless we have a quorum of eleven and two-thirds of the votes are cast in favour. For background information on these proposals please refer to the following link:

 

http://kirby25.com/~kirby25/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9&sid=343613852485cb6e68dc16d96f2806fe

One

Stanchions and Lifelines. 

There shall be at least two stanchions placed on each side of the boat in the original builder's location. 

At least one life line of any material(s) and sufficient strength (i.e. steel wire, Aramid Fiber or webbing) shall be fitted to run through the stanchions on each side of the boat from the bow pulpit to the stern pushpit. The bottom of the holes in the stanchions and stern pushpit to which the top lifeline is attached shall be no lower than 450 mm above the deck at that location. The lifeline may attach to the bow pulpit at any height.

Stanchions must be made of at least 7/8" inch diameter steel tube.

 

Two

 

Stern Push Pit and Bow Pulpit

The pulpit or pushpit design may be altered if it accomplishes the same basic function as the original. Replacement or modified pulpit and pushpit(s) must be structurally sound and offer as much support as the original components. It must be fabricated of minimum 7/8" diameter steel tube.

Two separate Push Pits may replace the original single Stern Pushpit on the transom. The original factory supplied Stern Pushpit may be modified as long as it meets the criteria stated herein.

For any stern pushpit, original, replacement or modified, the bottom of the attachment point for the top lifeline that runs along the side of the boat must be minimum 450 mm above the sheer line at that location.

The top horizontal rail of the bow pulpit must be a minimum of 500 mm above the sheer line at that location. There must be at least four vertical supports for the bow pulpit.

 

Thank you,

 

Max Keeping

President

Kirby 25 Class Association