Repairs, alterations and equipment aboard
World Sailing · 2025–2028Maintenance preserves the original condition against wear, repair restores it after unintended damage, and modification changes that original condition. These are distinct equipment-rule terms. Work described casually as a repair may actually alter shape and require different permission under the class rules. Always check certification and event restrictions before replacing or changing equipment.
The rule
Maintenance preserves the original condition against wear, repair restores it after unintended damage, and modification changes that original condition. These are distinct equipment-rule terms. Work described casually as a repair may actually alter shape and require different permission under the class rules. Always check certification and event restrictions before replacing or changing equipment.
In practice
A boat normally uses only equipment aboard at the preparatory signal. Moving ballast to change trim or stability is restricted by the racing rules, subject to valid applicable changes. Repaired equipment still has to comply; there is no blanket exemption simply because damage occurred during racing. Keep required certificates and identification consistent with the equipment actually being used.
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