SIGMA 33 OOD Standard Inspection Form 2012

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A. The status of the standard inspection form is subordinate to the to Sigma 33 class rules, special regulations, sailing instructions, etc. In the event of any discrepancy between the standard inspection form and class rules, special regulations, sailing instructions, racing rules of sailing, and local laws and bylaws, the latter take precedence.

B. The consequence of not complying with class rules is possible penalisation including disqualification from a race or series. Think twice before you sign!

C. When inspecting a yacht, if the inspector is uncertain whether to pass or fail the yacht, it will be ‘referred’ to a committee of at least two people, chosen by the full class association members participating in the regatta, if not specified in the sailing instructions.

D. The Sigma 33 standard inspection form is for use in two ways:

1. As a checklist - a quick way for owners (or inspectors at regattas) to compare the condition of a yacht with the rules imposed by class rules and hence ensure compliance. The class rules and other rules (special regulations, sailing instructions, racing rules of sailing etc) exist in long form to be complied with. There is no point in trying to reproduce these in detail. When conducting an inspection, the full class rules, regulations etc should be available, so that if an issue is highlighted, it can be checked against the absolute rule.
2. As a way for an owner or inspector to ‘sign off’ the yacht as complying with class rules.

It is accepted that there might be agreements in areas to relax rules or add other rules. This can best be addressed by notice of race or sailing instructions.

Click here to download the full SIGMA 33 OOD Standard Inspection Form 2012