Participating in future North Americans

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   Recent photos of the 2012 NA’s have me considering a dream I’ve had for some time; participating – possibly in 2013.  But I live in Florida.

Option 1 is to charter a boat.  How feasible would that be?

Option 2 is trailering mine up.  But my boat isn’t quite class legal.  How strict is the class on the following:

  Back stay is hi-tech line, not wire

  Lifelines are hi-tech line, not wire

  Halyards have covers removed beyond clutches

  Vang doesn’t lead “to the deck” it has a cleat on the blocks, similar to a J-24.

  Outhaul doesn’t lead to the deck, it has cleat under boom and probably an 8:1 purchase inside

Otherwise the boat is class legal; no modifications to hull, keel, rudder, deck, mast, or boom.  I carry all cushions and the table.  Interior is stock.  Sails should measure in.  

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khardy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 22 June 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote khardy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Participating in future North Americans Posted: 04 October 2012 at 9:21am
	Recent photos of the 2012 NA’s have me considering a dream I’ve had for some time; participating – possibly in 2013. But I live in Florida. Option 1 is to charter a boat. How feasible would that be? Option 2 is trailering mine up. But my boat isn’t quite class legal. How strict is the class on the following: Back stay is hi-tech line, not wire Lifelines are hi-tech line, not wire Halyards have covers removed beyond clutches Vang doesn’t lead “to the deck” it has a cleat on the blocks, similar to a J-24. Outhaul doesn’t lead to the deck, it has cleat under boom and probably an 8:1 purchase inside Otherwise the boat is class legal; no modifications to hull, keel, rudder, deck, mast, or boom. I carry all cushions and the table. Interior is stock. Sails should measure in.

Jon167 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 14 April 2011 Location: Webster NY Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon167 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 October 2012 at 6:26pm
	I also would be curious as to the feasibility of some OD rule changes allowing synthetic life lines, backstays, & tapered sheets. Not sure how the vang cleated or more purchase for the outhaul would help? the original systems seem to work fine for us. here on the south shore of lake ontario we have 3 boats already actively racing and would be interested in fleet status or a US Association for the Laser 28......
	Jon Pandora Hull#167 Lake Ontario SBYC Past President LYRA

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 October 2012 at 6:52pm
	Those are relatively minor changes to your boats and if you ask for dispensation to sail with other class boats at a class sanctioned regatta I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be a problem. We like to be inclusive but at the same time recognize that one design fleets are now sparse thru out north america. Tapered spinn sheets are allowed within the rules. The International class association does exist for owners who would like to establish a fleet. The rules pertaining to this specifically are found here http://www.laser28.org/Class.aspx?selpage=Constitution Bill Layton L28 International Class Measurer

khardy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 22 June 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote khardy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 October 2012 at 9:42am
	So, how hard would it be to charter a boat for a north american? Jon167-the only reason I changed my vang and outhaul is to spread the work load out some. It gives the "hikers" more to do than just ballast.

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 October 2012 at 10:13am
	That wouldn't be easy. All boats are raced up here. You can always post here to ask that question.