The ORR measurer came to the boat last evening and did the freeboard measurement and ballast inventory. With these measurements and the design specifications in their database, they can calculate the weight of the boat and assign a rating. He mentioned that I should try to claim the roller furling credit, even racing with the drum off.
One cool thing I’ve noticed is that, no matter how many outside sailors (armchair or otherwise) try to offer me words of conservative caution (read: discouragement), the people actually associated with the race–like Zac the shipment coordinator, Chuck the ISAF inspector, or Dick the ORR measurer–are really 100% encouraging.
Inspections are a big part of this race. Here’s a list of the things I need to ask Chuck via email before he comes over to inspect on the 12th.
Are sign-ups for the USSailing SAS class on July 7 sufficient, in place of “records of training”.yes – class sign-ups are sufficient- Is it sufficient to be able to wire the 2nd set of navigation lights to the starting battery to provide “alternate power”.
Must the lifelines be bare wire?yes – ISAF 3.14.6- Is there a “banding tool” requirement?
Are 2 hand-powered bilge pumps required (boat LOA 29’11”)– yes- Are 2 seperate permanent water tanks required
– answer: The Chief Inspector Roby Bessent has referred us back to ISAF 3.21.1ii which states that the permanent water tank(s) must be divided into two separate compartments. So, if the one tank cannot be divided, then an additional permananet tank/bladder with a connection and shut-off valve would satisfy the requirement.