Class Legal Notice

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San Juan 21 Class Ruling
Loose Footed Mainsail
5/24/11


The prior recommendation to make a change in the Class Specifications to allow a Loose-footed Mainsail has been approved.

Per previous discussions, the attached recommended modification to the Class Specifications, Section 3.5, Article V: Sails, 2.0 Mainsail was submitted to the membership of the Class Association for consideration by way of the Governing Board. Each of the active Fleets were contacted for discussion and a vote on the issue, with results reported by each Fleet Captain.

With 14 active fleets reporting, the results were 10 fleets voting “yes” and 4 fleets voting “no” on the Measurer’s recommendation to allow a Loosefooted Mainsail. Per the Class Constitution, Section 1.13, Article XIII Amendments, 2.0, the requirements for a “simple affirmative majority of votes cast” has been met. Therefore the Specification change has been approved.

Details of the Specification changes are again attached for reference.

I will work with the Class Secretary to update the Class Association Handbook to reflect the changes as previously submitted and post an update on the Class Association website. Sail measurement instructions and diagrams will be updated as well. Regional Vice Commodores should communicate the approval of the change to their respective Fleet Captains.


Respectfully submitted,
Michael Chesser
Chief Measurer





3.5 Article V: Sails.

1. General: San Juan 21's may carry mainsail, jib, genoa, and spinnaker, as shown in the sail plan and as herein specified when racing in Class Association races. Only two suits of working sails with genoa and spinnaker will be approved for use by a contes­tant in National Regattas.

2. Mainsail:

a. The luff of the mainsail shall be attached to the mast and boom by arrangement of its boltrope (or slugs attached thereto) in the grooves of the spars. Loose-footed mains are pro­hibited allowed. The foot of the mainsail shall be attached to the boom by either its boltrope in the grooves of the spar, or if loose-footed, by the tack-pin at the tack and a slug at the clew.

b. Luff and foot measurements shall be controlled by the band system.

c. Sail measurements shall be made with sufficient tension to draw the cloth smooth and taut. The leech chord, measured from the aft corner of the headboard, shall not exceed 24 feet 6 inches. The girth, is measured at 90 degrees to the luff chord, at 6 feet 0 inches, and 12 feet 0 inches down from the head. At 6 feet 0 inches down from the head, the girth will not exceed 3 feet 11 inches. At 12 feet 0 inches down from the head, the girth will not exceed 6 feet 3 inches. All measurements will include the boltrope. Maximum foot roach is 4 inches

d. Battens shall divide the leech chord into equal sections with 2-inch tolerance to avoid seams on all but the top batten. The aft top corner of the top batten pocket will be a minimum of 56 inches from the aft corner of the headboard. Maximum batten lengths are: upper - 24 inches, two middle and lower - 36 inches.

e. Hollows in leech between battens are not to exceed 3/4 inches in roach.

f. Headboards shall be triangular, with the upper side of the triangle not exceeding 4 inches in length.

g. The mainsail shall be made of 3.5 oz. or heavier woven material. Mylar or other film construction is prohibited.

h. A Cunningham or sail control grommet is permitted.

i. A reefing zipper on the mainsail is not permitted to be used while racing. Roller, slab or jiffy reefing is allowed.

j. Windows in the mainsail are permitted.