Definitions of classes

CLASS A:

All square-rigged vessels and all other vessels over 40m length overall (LOA).

CLASS B :

Traditional-rigged vessels with an LOA of less than 40m and with a waterline length (LWL) of at least 9.14m. 

CLASS C:

Modern-rigged vessels with a LOA of less than 40m and with a LWL of least 9.14m, not carrying spinnaker-like sails (see Rule 28.3).

CLASS D: 

Modern-rigged vessels with a LOA of less than 40m and with a LWL of at least 9.14m, carrying spinnaker-like sails (see Rule 28.3).

Notes:

1.         Square-rigged vessels (Class A) are defined as those vessels whose sail plan is ship, barque, barquentine, brig or brigantine.

2.         Traditional-rigged vessels (Class B) are defined as those vessels whose sail-plan has a predominance of gaff sails.

3.         Modern-rigged vessels (Classes C and D) are defined as those vessels whose sail-plan has a predominance of Bermudan sails.

4.         Only vessels racing in Class D may carry spinnaker-like sails (See Rule 28)

5.         Length Overall (LOA) is the length between the forward end of the STEM post and the after end of the STERN post. It does not include the bowsprit, pulpit or any other extension at the bow or stern.

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