World Sailing lifeline requirements change again ? 2018-2019 World Sailing RUles

[brianb]

From the online doc listed in the title. It appears they are once again allowing HMPE textile lines. There are hiking restrictions over such a line, as I understand it. What say our rules for the offshore events ?

Brian




3.14.6 Lifeline Specifications
Mo0,1,2,3 3.14.6 a) Lifelines of stranded stainless steel wire
Mo4,Mu** 3.14.6 a) Lifelines of either:
Mo4,Mu** 3.14.6 a) i stranded stainless steel wire
Mo4,Mu** 3.14.6 a) ii HMPE
** 3.14.6 b) The minimum diameter is specified in table 8 below
** 3.14.6 c) Stainless steel lifelines shall be uncoated and used without close-fitting
sleeving, however, temporary sleeving may be fitted provided it is regularly
removed for inspection.
** 3.14.6 d) A lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the gap
it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4”). This lanyard shall be replaced
annually
** 3.14.6 e) All components of the lifeline enclosure system shall have a breaking
strength no less than the lifeline
Mo4,Mu** 3.14.6 f) When HMPE is used, it shall be protected from chafe and spliced in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures
LH Wire HMPE rope (Single
braid)
HMPE Core (Braid on
braid)
under 8.5m (28') 3mm (1/8") 4mm (5/32") 4mm (5/32")
8.5m - 13m 4mm
(5/32")
5mm (3/16") 5mm (3/16")
over 13m (42'
8")
5mm
(3/16")
5mm (3/16") 5mm (3/16")

 

[BobJ]

What say our rules for the offshore events?

I exchanged emails with Andy yesterday. The only change for 2019 locally is adding a safety equipment location chart. Per 2.4.4, HMPE lifelines are still allowed locally for Coastal races. Would you like me to confirm this with Andy?

NorCal ORC SER (2018)

 

[brianb]

I exchanged emails with Andy yesterday. The only change for 2019 locally is adding a safety equipment location chart. Per 2.4.4, HMPE lifelines are still allowed locally for Coastal races. Would you like me to confirm this with Andy?

NorCal ORC SER (2018)

Thanks. I also checked with Andy, same response.

BB