OzOne wrote in message ...
On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 19:00:37 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
scribbled thusly:
There is a reason why centreboard yachts are required to have the
centreboard locked fully down when racing.....

Is that true? I though it only applied if it was a weighted board. It
certainly doesn't apply to dinks.

Yep, true.
Never applied to dinghys though a couple of classes here insist to
their downwind performance detriment and same in up wind planing
conditions.

Not that it matters much to me, but here's the PHRF rules:

http://www.rmsail.org/PHRF%20Guidelines.pdf

PHRF Rules While Racing:
All PHRF members shall abide by the following rules while racing unless
specifically exempted in
the PHRF rating certificate.
.. Yachts must race as configured and documented on their rating certificate
while racing.
.. No part of the torso of skipper or crew shall be outboard of a vertical plane
extending upward
from the rail while racing. The torso shall be defined as the trunk of the human
body not
including the arms, legs, or head.
.. Water ballast boats shall be filled and sealed during racing. Any PHRF member
may request
that water ballast boats be inspected before and after racing to verify
compliance.
.. Boats with moveable keels, ballasted centerboards, swing keels and similar
types, keep said
keel/centerboard locked in the full down position at all times when racing.
.. Centerboard boats where the centerboard/keel provides no righting ballast may
raise
centerboard while racing.
.. An outboard motor may be removed from the transom while racing only if it is
not removed
from the yacht.
.. All interior equipment delivered standard from the manufacturer such as berth
cushions,
latrines, cabinetry, and holding tanks must remain onboard while racing.
Optional equipment
does not apply.