SOTO 40-OD CLASS RULES

VERSION 2.0
01-01-2011

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE
1 OBJECTIVES 4
2 ADMINISTRATION 5
3 SOTO 40 OD CLASS PROTECTION 7
4 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS 8
5 CERTIFICATES 9
6 CONSTRUCTION 10
7 CLASS MEASUREMENTS 12
8 HULL 12
9 DECK 13
10 KEEL 16
11 RUDDER 17
12 ENGINE, SAIL DRIVE, PROPELLER AND THROUGH HULLS 18
13 INTERIOR 19
14 COMPLETED BOAT 20
15 RIGGING 21
16 SAILS 25
16.12 MAINSAIL 29
16.13 GENOAS 30
16.14 JIB 31
16.15 ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKERS 31
17 CREW 32
18 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 33
19 PROHIBITIONS 34
20 ADVERTISING 34
21 CHANGES IN EQUIPMENT 35
22 LIMIT TO START A CLASS SOTO 40 OD RACE 35
APPENDICES 36
APPENDIX 1 - BUILDING WEIGHT 36
APPENDIX 2 - PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 37
APPENDIX 3 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 38
APPENDIX 4 - ISAF SAILOR’S CLASSIFICATION CODE 39
APPENDIX 5 - SAILS AND CREW DECLARATION FORM 40
APPENDIX 6 - MAST HEIGHT 41

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APPENDIX 7 - RUNNING RIGGING SPECIFICATIONS 42
APPENDIX 8 - SPECIFICATION FOR STANDING RIGGING 43
APPENDIX 9 - HELMSMAN ACCEPTANCE CLASS FORM 44
APPENDIX 10 - ADDITIONAL SAILS FORM 45
APPENDIX 11 - SAILS OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS 46
APPENDIX 12 - BUILDER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (BCC) 47
APPENDIX 13 - RIGGING’S COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (RCC) 48
APPENDIX 14 - POSITIONING OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS EMBLEM 49
DRAWINGS 50
DRAWING A - DECK FITTINGS 50
DRAWING B - SAIL PLAN 51
DRAWING C - HULL MEASUREMENTS 52
DRAWING D - BOWSPRIT 53
DRAWING E - POISITIONING OF CORRECTOR WEIGHTS 54

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 INTRODUCTION

This English version of the SOTO 40-OD Class Rules has been implemented with
the mistakes found at the “SOTO 40-OD version 2.0” valid from the 1st of
January 2011, and published as a “Fe de Erratas” (Errandum) on February 1st,
2011.

1 OBJECTIVES

The SOTO 40 OD is a high performance One Design racing yacht, created to highlight
and ensure, above all, that the yachts be as identical as possible, to bring closer and to
control the professionalism and arms build-up, in which the determinant factor is the
crew capacity. To achieve these goals and to keep the yacht cost under control, the
Class allows the sails and the sailing instruments to be of any type (as long as they
meet the Class Rules) whereas the rest of the original equipment that is given along
with the yacht shall be the one stipulated in the yacht’s specifications and is not subject
to the owner’s choice.

The Class Rules are intended to ensure that SOTO 40 OD yachts are as identical as
possible in respect of:

 Performance.

 Hull and deck shape, weight, and distribution.

 Interior, fit out, weight and distribution.

 Shape and weight of keel and rudder.

 Section, weight and center of gravity of spar

 Size and weight of rigging.

 Area and weight of sails.

These Class Rules are strict: anything that is not expressly permitted by these
Rules is forbidden.

Remember: If these Rules do not say YOU CAN, then YOU CANNOT!

1.1 CLASSIFICATION

1.1.1 To the effects of regulating the composition of any S40 –OD Crew Class it will be
set as general principle that the crew shall be composed of members of Group 1 of
ISAF.

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Competitor grouping shall be determined by the ISAF Sailor’s Classification Code,
except that no more than 5 (five) crew members may be of Group 3 according to the
ISAF Sailor’s Classification Code

1.1.2 APPLICATON FOR HELMSMAN

Prior to any regatta or Class event every helmsman shall submit his/her completed
Class Application Form (Appendix 9) to the Management Group (MG) for prior approval
(see 2.1.2).

Shall not be helmsman any person who in the past 10 years:

 Was a crew member in America’s Cup’s teams.

 Participated in Olympic Competitions.

 Was a crew member in the Volvo Ocean Race.

2 ADMINISTRATION

2.1 CLASS AUTHORITY

2.1.1 According to the SOTO 40 OD Class Bylaws, the Executive Committee is the
maximum authority of the Class.

2.1.2 The Management Group (MG) is the executive board of the Class and shall be
integrated by:

 two members of the Executive Committee, (one being the Vice-chairman of the
Class presiding the MG)

 a representative of the SOTO Acebal Studio,

 a representative of the Builder?

 a representative of World Sailing Management, and

 two technical advisers selected by the Executive Committee.

The amendments in the Class Rules shall only be proposed by the Management
Group. These changes shall only be vetoed unanimously by the Executive Committee
and then accepted by a special majority voting by the Class members, just as
established in the Class Association Bylaws.

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2.1.3 The Management Group will appoint the Chief Measurer of the SOTO 40 OD
Class.

2.2 LANGUAGE

The official language of the Class shall be English. The word “shall” is mandatory. The
word “may” is permissive. In the event of dispute, the English text shall prevail.

2.3 CLASS ASSOCIATION

To compete in SOTO 40 OD class regatta, all owners shall be members of the SOTO
40 OD class. Dues shall be paid to the SOTO 40-OD Class Association by each owner
for each boat they own. In the case of boats with multiple owners, the owner who pays
the dues has the right to vote. The class dues shall be of USD 1000 per year, and can
be reviewed by the Executive Committee.

2.4 CHARTERERS

A person who is not a member of the Class and rents a boat to participate in a SOTO
40 OD class regatta (charterer from now on) shall pay the class dues established in
2.3. Paying the dues does not provide voting rights.

Only Charterers who do not own a SOTO 40 OD will be able to acquire the sails
inventory described in 16.1 and the additional sails in 16.5, with a prior explicit
authorization of the MG.

It is of the Class’ concern to avoid any speculation granting the Charterers any
competitive advantage over the owners.

2.5 OTHER FLEETS

In the case of large regional fleets or regattas of concern for the SOTO 40 OD Class,
improvements and modifications shall be permitted to these Class Rules, as long as
they do not modify the Technical Specifications of the Boat.

These modifications shall be conditioned to the written endorsement of the MG.

The administrators of the regional fleets or events will be able to proceed by delegation
of the MG to supervise the fulfilling of the Class Rules in their area or events.

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3 SOTO 40 OD CLASS PROTECTION

3.1 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

3.1.1 Each boat will have a unique identification number that will correspond to the
correlative serial number of its construction. Such number shall appear on the
shipbuilder’s plate, placed in the positions defined as follows:

 on the hull, it will be located on the port side of the cockpit at the stern,

 on the mast, it shall be situated on the starboard side next to the hydraulic
pump’s bar,

 on the boom, near the measuring band of “E”,

 on the bowsprit, on the starboard side.

3.1.2 The identification number will have the following pattern:

- S40OD-001, - S40OD-002, - S40OD-003, and so on.

In case of parts replacement (mast, boom or bowsprit) the suffix “R” followed by the
replacement number will be added: S40OD-001R1, - S40OD-002R1, - S40OD-002R2,
and so on.

3.1.3 In order to be able to identify the boat in a boat race, the serial number’s last two
figures, with a height of 80cm, shall appear on the front side of the hull, as nearly as
possible to the bow.

3.2 BUILDER’S RECORDS

The builder shall keep the records required by these rules, and shall supply a copy of
these records to the MG.

3.3 MODIFICATIONS

Any modifications or changes to the boat or to any part, including the addition or
removal of any item that could alter the nature of the boat, or could be considered to
improve the performance of the boat, shall be prohibited unless expressly permitted by
the SOTO 40 OD Class Rules. Where any doubt exists, the certificate shall be
withdrawn until approval is obtained by the MG in consultation with the Chief Measurer.

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3.4 CLASS EMBLEM

The Class Emblem shall be placed on the cockpit floor aft and on the centreline. It shall
also be placed on the mainsail (see 16.12.1).

4 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS

4.1 MEASURERS

Yachts shall only be measured by measurers appointed by the Chief Measurer and
approved by the MG (“The Measurer” from now on).

4.2 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Lengths shall be measured in millimetres. Weights shall be measured in Kilograms,

with the exception of crew members’ weight that shall be measured in Kilograms
followed by a decimal.

4.3 SCALES

Scales used to determine weights shall be calibrated and certified by recognized

Authorities every 15 weighings or 6 months. They shall have maximum increments of
5Kg in the case of hull scales and 1Kg increments in the case of scales for rigging
weighing.

4.4 BUILDER MEASUREMENTS

The complete hull of every boat shall be measured according to this Rule, prior to its
delivery.

4.5 RULE HIERARCHY

When there is conflict with the ISAF rules, the SOTO 40 OD Class rules shall prevail.

4.6 TOLERANCE

All tolerances referenced in this rule are intended to contemplate differences in the
manufacturing only and shall not be used for optimization of the boats’ performance.

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5 CERTIFICATES

5.1 AUTHORITIES AND ADMINISTRATION

To be able to participate in a SOTO 40 OD Class championship, each boat shall hold a

valid Measurement Certificate (MC). Such certificate shall be issued and signed by the
Chief Measurer of the SOTO 40 OD Class and will gather all dimensions specified by
these Class Rules.

A boat’s first Measurement Certificate will be issued once the Builder has submitted to
the MG the Builder’s Compliance Certificate (BCC) and the Rigging Compliance
Certificate (RCC). The cost of the SOTO 40 OD Measurement Certificate is USD 500.-
and will be paid to the SOTO 40 OD Class Association. Such cost could be modified
by the Executive Committee.

5.2 ANNUAL REVALIDATION

All boats shall revalidate their Measurement Certificate annually. Certificates expire
December 31st, except for those provisionally issued with the duration specified on
them. The annual cost for the revalidation of the Measurement Certificate shall be of
USD 250 and shall be paid to the SOTO 40 OD Class. Such cost could be modified by
the Executive Committee.

5.3 REPAIRS

After each repair to the hull, deck, structure or riggings, the boat may be subject to a
partial or total re-measurement, at the MG’s discretion.

Any significant repair or replacement to the hull, keel, rudder or riggings shall invalidate
the Certificate until the boat has been re-measured.

5.4 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

Change of ownership of a boat shall invalidate the Certificate which shall be revalidated
by the new owner. Prior to the issuance of the new certificate, the boat may be
inspected by the Measurer. The revalidation cost shall be USD 250 and shall be paid to
the SOTO 40 OD class. Such cost could be modified by the Executive Committee.

5.5 RIGHT TO INVALIDATE

The MG reserves the right to invalidate a Certificate and will be executed in case an

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owner has the clear intention of going against the spirit of these Rules.

5.6 MEASURER DISCRETION

The Measurer shall report the Chief Measurer any anomaly or deficiency detected
during the measurement or inspection of a boat. The Chief Measurer together with the
MG may invalidate the Measurement Certificate.

While celebrating an event under the Class Rules, the Measurer of the event shall
carry out the Chief Measurer’s duties in order to apply the Class Rules.

5.7 OWNER’S OBLIGATION

It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure the boat complies at all times with the Class
Rules. A copy of the Measurement Certificate (MC) and a copy of these Rules should
be kept on board the boat during a SOTO 40 OD Class regatta. The Measurement
Certificate shall be invalidated in case the boat does not comply with this Rule.

6 CONSTRUCTION

6.1 GENERAL

The hull, deck, interior bulkheads, frameworks and moldings, keel, rudder, Rig and sail
plans, deck hardware, the engine, interior arrangement and other construction details
shall conform the Construction Specifications, the SOTO 40 OD class Rules, and the
ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Category 4.

6.2 MOULDS

Moulds for hull, deck, bulb, rudder, interior, interior mouldings and other construction
details shall be generated. Moulds shall only be built by the Builder and approved by
the Chief Measurer.

The keel blade will be generated from 3D drawings delivered by the Boat’s Designer.

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6.3 ALTERATIONS

No alteration will be allowed to the configuration of the hull, deck, interior, keel, rudder,
rig, neither to the measurements registered on the Measurement Certificate (MC) of the
Boat.

6.4 VARIATIONS

Any variation from the boat’s Construction Specifications for which there is no
prescribed measurement shall be compared by a Measurer to a sample of three other
boats. If the variation is within the range taken from the three boats, the Measurer may
accept the variation.

6.5 REPAIRS

Any repairs other than repairs of the hull’s surface shall have the written approval of the
MG and the Chief Measurer prior to the start of the repair work. All repairs shall be
designed and manufactured on the basis of replacing the original geometry, strength
and stiffness and, as a result, shall not be lighter than the original weight.

6.6 PROHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

It is not permitted to:

 Rebuild, replace materials, sand, grind or relocate standard equipment or parts

in any way to reduce weight, lower the centre of gravity or to improve the
movement of inertia or to directly or indirectly improve performance.

 Change the shape or outline of the hull, deck, interior mouldings, engine, sail
drive leg, anodes, propeller, keel and rudder.

 Remove any moulded surface, except light sanding in preparation for painting.

 The following exceptions are permitted:

 Through hulls for added equipment (e.g. speedometer, depth sounder,

endoscope), and the installation of builder approved keel and rudder inspection
windows.

 Normal painting of all surfaces in accordance with current RRS rule “Skin
friction”.

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6.7 MATERIALS

Materials are limited to those described in the Construction Drawings.

7 CLASS MEASUREMENTS

7.1 MEASUREMENTS

The initial measurement of the boat shall be under the Builder’s responsibility. The
Builder shall submit the Builder’s Compliance Certificate (BCC) signed by the Chief
Measurer and the MG prior to the delivery of the Boat.

7.2 MEASUREMENT CHECKS

While measuring, the Measurer may control the Builder’s weight registers and check
measures or weight of any part in the production phase in accordance to the Class
Rule.

8 HULL

8.1 GEOMETRY

Hulls shall be molded in tooling described in rule 6.2. All components present in rule
6.1 including bulkheads, internal structure, engine, engine compartment and engine
sail drive shall be fitted to the hull by the Builder and shall not be altered.

8.2 WEIGHT

The Builder shall weigh the hull as it is lifted from the hull mould, with the structural grid
attached to it, all bulkheads except the “G”, the stern longitudinal reinforcements, the
bow stiffeners and the structural berths laminated, and its weight shall be between 800
Kg and 830 Kg. Weight shall be recorded in the BCC.

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8.3 CONSTRUCTION

The hull shall be molded in E-Glass/Epoxy and PVC Foam according to the
Construction Specifications.

8.4 BEAM

The overall beam measured at 8790mm from the bow shall be 3776 +/- 5mm.

9 DECK

9.1 GEOMETRY
The deck shall comply with the Construction Drawing supplied by the Designer, and be
built in a certified mould to which the rule 6.2 refers to.

9.2 WEIGHT

The Builder shall weigh the deck as it is lifted from the mould, with the longitudinal and
the bulkhead “G”, faired, painted, after trimming the sheer and openings, and its weight
shall be between 250Kg and 260Kg. Its weight shall be recorded on the BCC.

9.3 DECK LAYOUT

All the deck hardware supplied by the Builder will be specified (size and strength) in the
Deck plan supplied by the Designer and in the Plan A (location). They are mandatory
and shall not be removed or modified unless otherwise permitted by these Rules or by
the MG.

The fairleads, rope tail bags, winch handle bags, footrests, cleats or pad eyes are the
only additional items permitted.

All equipment shall comply with ISAF Cat 4 Offshore Special Regulations and the
modifications specified in appendix 3 in these rules regulations.

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A GENOA TRACKS:

The useful length measured between the faces of stops or the end of the extrusion
shall be of 530mm +/- 10mm.

Longitudinal and transversal location: The internal end or centreline end will be at a
distance of 5585mm +/- 15mm from the bow to the centre of the track, and at 446mm
+/- 5mm from the centreline. The external end or side end will be at a distance of
5583mm +/- 15mm from the bow to the centre of the track.

B GENOA CARS

They shall have a minimal safe working load of 1.043kg.

C WINCHES

Halyard winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designer’s Drawings.
With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 40, 2:1.

Genoa sheet winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designer’s
Drawings. With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 50:1.

Main sheet winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designer’s Drawings.
With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 46, 5:1.

Backstay winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designer’s Drawings.
With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 46, 5:1.

D MAINSHEET TRAVELER

The car shall have a minimal safe working load of 1500kg and a 6:1 purchase.

Longitudinal location: The main sheet traveller shall be perpendicular to the

centreline and its distance to the stern shall be 1346mm +/- 15mm. The total length
including the stops shall be 2000mm +/- 15mm.

E OUTHAUL

Shall have a 4:1 purchase inside the boom and a 8:1 purchase below deck, having two
exits on the cockpit floor as specified in the Designer’s plan (Drawing A).

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F MAIN HALYARD

Shall have a 2:1 purchase and have below deck on the mast a jammer to hold it. It may
be redirected through a block at the mast base to one of the genoa winches.

G FORE HALYARDS:

Fore halyards (genoa and two asymmetric spinnakers) shall be hold in the jammers
that are on the deck behind the mast. The use of messenger lines is permitted.

H BACKSTAYS

There shall be two backstays per boat, approved by the Builder, with a length of 18570
mm. They shall be connected to a 3:1 purchase on the transom at 300mm of the
centreline and shall be made of PBO (Powerlite) with a minimum diameter of 12.5 mm.
It is permitted the use of shock cords to pull the leeward backstay provided such shock
cords do not deflect the windward backstay’s pulling power and as long as they are
mounted on the mast’s exterior, completely accessible to be examined by the
Measurer.

I GENOA CAR INHAULER

Shall have a 4:1 purchase, the location of cleats is shown in Drawing A.

J UP AND DOWN

Shall have a 28:1 purchase, the location of cleats is shown in Drawing A.

K MAIN CUNNINGHAN

Shall have a 8:1 purchase, the location of cleats is shown in Drawing A.

L VANG

There should be a 4:1 reduction on deck and 12:1 below deck according to the
Designer’s drawings. See also rule 15.5.3.

M FOOTRESTS

The Builder shall supply the main trimmer and helmsman footrests (in the case of a
tiller steered boat), and these shall not be altered or replaced. The location shall be
within 300 mm of the position supplied by the Builder.

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N LIFELINES, STANCHIONS AND PULPITS

They must comply with ISAF Offshore Special Regulations. The lifelines shall be taut.
When a 5.1kg deflective pressure is applied to the lifeline at a middle distance between
the two supports (pulpits or stanchions) it shall not deflect more than 50mm.

9.4 RUNNING RIGGING

Are detailed in Drawing A and shall comply with specifications in Appendix 7.

10 KEEL

10.1 GEOMETRY

The keel may be faired and painted on its surface. Fairing the steel of the blade or the
lead of the bulb is prohibited. Removing or drilling steel or lead to meet rule weight
limits is not permitted. Materials used in the building of the keel shall be the ones
specified by the Designer. If a keel appeared to have an unusual thick paint system or
had any other alteration than the geometry specified by the Designer, it shall be
checked for conformance with templates built and supplied by the Builder. Tolerances:
profile +/- 3mm, section thickness +/- 2mm.

10.2 WEIGHT

The keel assembled shall be weighed with fastening keel bolts and nuts but not
washers. Weight shall not weight less than 2170 kg and no more than 2180 kg.

10.3 LOCATION

The keel shall be checked by the Measurer for location on the boat, and shall be within
the following limits measured from the intersection of the transom with the hull
centerline (see Drawing C):

Position of the trailing edge top 5870 mm +/- 10mm

Position of the trailing edge bottom 6395 mm +/- 10mm

Position of the bulb aft end 5480 mm +/- 10mm

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10.4 MEASUREMENTS

The depth of the keel measured from the lowest bulb point to the nearest flat part of the
hull shall not exceed 2280mm (see Drawing C).

The shortest distance from the point on the trailing edge to the leading edge shall be:

Upper position 596 mm +/- 5mm

Lower position 445 mm +/- 5mm

The profile of the trailing edge shall not deviate more than 2mm from a straight line
over a distance of 1990mm.

11 RUDDER

11.1 GEOMETRY

The rudder shall be built according to the moulds referred to in rule 6.2.

The rudder may be faired and painted on its surface. Materials used in the building of
the rudder shall be the ones specified by the Designer. If a rudder appears to have an
unusual thick paint system or had any other geometrical shape than the one specified
by the Designer, it shall be checked for conformance with templates built and supplied
by the Builder. Tolerances: profile and section thickness +/- 2mm.

11.2 WEIGHT

The rudder shall be weighed in a painted and finished condition, including stainless
bearing sleeves, but without bushings, quadrants or steering hardware. Weight shall be
neither lighter than 17Kg, not heavier than 22 kg.

11.3 LOCATION

The distance measured at the centerline from the lowest transom point to the highest
trailing edge point in the rudder shall not be more than 1237 mm nor less than 1227
mm. See Drawing C.

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11.4 MEASUREMENTS

The following dimensions of the rudder shall be measured:

Gap between the hull and the top of rudder shall neither be neither more than 5 mm,
nor less than 1mm anywhere.

The shortest distance from surface of the hull to the lowest tip of the rudder shall
neither be more than 1978 mm, nor less than 1968 mm.

Maximum thickness of the top section shall not be less than 58 mm, no more than 62
mm.

12 ENGINE, SAIL DRIVE, PROPELLER AND THROUGH HULLS

12.1 SPECIFICATION

The engine and its sail drive shall be the standard Volvo D1 30.

12.2 LOCATION

Distance from the trailing edge of the engine sail drive to the transom, measured on the
surface of the hull centerline shall not be more than 5355 mm, nor less than 5335 mm.
See Drawing C.

12.3 DEPTH

Distance measured at right angles to the propeller axis from the propeller midpoint to
the hull shall be neither less than 310 mm, nor more than 320 mm.

12.4 ENGINE SAIL DRIVE

Its surface may be slightly sanded for painting. Drilling, removing aluminum, addition of
material, leg fairing or propeller fairing is prohibited. Any paint applied to the sail drive

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shall be the standard thick of standard paint.

12.5 PROPELLER

The propeller shall be folding, of GORI brand and with a minimum diameter, of 410 mm
a minimum blade width at the widest point of 100 mm and a maximum pitch of 300 mm.

12.6 THROUGH HULLS

All through hulls under the waterline shall be operable at all times. Through hulls
installed by the Builder shall not be removed.

12.7 BATTERIES

The Builder shall record batteries weight in the BCC. Minimum weight shall be of 54 kg
and the maximum of 85 kg.

12.8 ZINC ANODE

The zinc anode of the engine sail drive may be faired.

13 INTERIOR

13.1 COMPONENTS

The internal structure shall conform to the Designer’s plans, and shall be weighed and
the weights shall be recorded prior to installation. The components shall not be moved
or altered.

The structural Grid shall be minimum 90kg and maximum 105kg.

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14 COMPLETED BOAT

14.1 WEIGHT

The completed hull, deck, interior, keel, steering system, mast and rigging, and all the
standard equipment in Appendix 1 (“Building’s Weight”) weighed under the conditions
described in Appendix 2 (“Preparation for measurement”) shall not be less than
4290kg. Weight correctors shall be added if necessary, as described in 14.2, to bring
the total weight to the minimum.

14.2 CORRECTOR WEIGHT

In case a boat does not reach the construction minimum weight of 4290kg, lead plates
shall be added and fixed permanently at a height of 340mm from the lateral bunks on
each side next to the hull, and fixed to the “E” bulkhead situated abaft the engine (See
drawing “E”).

Corrector weights shall be recorded on the Measurement Certificate (MC) and may not
be altered by the Owner.

Corrector weights may only be altered as a result of an official re-weighing as

described in 14.3.

14.3 OFFICIAL RE-WEIGHING:

A boat shall only require a re-weighing under the following circumstances:

 If the boat underwent important repairs, with prior allowance of the MG.

 If the MG requests so.

 If the Notice of Race for a SOTO 40 OD championship requires so.

 If the owner requests so to the MG, limited to an annual renewal.

This official weighing shall be done by the Measurer in compliance with the rule 14.1
(as specified in Appendixes 1 and 2) to check for conformance to the minimum
“Construction Weight” (4290 kg).

In case where the weighing results a re-issue of the boat’s Measurement Certificate
(MC) a fee of US$100 shall be paid by the Owner. Such cost might be reviewed by the
Executive Board.

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15 RIGGING

15.1 BUILDER

The whole rigging and its components including the spare parts shall be supplied by a
manufacturer approved by the Class SOTO 40 OD and shall comply with its Rules, with
the Rigging’s Drawings (Drawing E) and the Bowsprit’s Drawings (Drawing D) supplied
by the Designer and the builder’s construction details.

15.2 MODIFICATIONS

The mast, boom and bowsprit shall not be modified from the approved Rigging
Drawings (Drawing E) supplied by the Designer without prior allowance of the MG. It
shall only be permitted their sanding before varnishing or painting them.

15.3 WEIGHT OF RIGGING

 The weight of the Complete Mast shall be neither less than 177 kg nor more
than 184 kg.
 The gravity centre shall be neither less than 6360mm nor more than 6440mm
from the top edge of the low band of P (15.4.2).

Corrector weights (if required) shall be fastened on the external downside of the
appropriate spreader, to reach the minimum weight and the centre of gravity
established by these Rules.

Complete Mast is understood to be under measurement conditions with:

 tube and bolt-rope system,

 spreaders,

 forestay with Tuff Luff (see 16.13.2),

 backstay without blocks or riggings,

 shrouds with turnbuckles but without hook screws, and

 halyard messenger lines with a maximum diameter of 4mm.

15.4 MAST

15.4.1 SECTION

The characteristics of the mast section shall be:

MDL1: fore and aft dimension – minimum 261 mm, maximum 264 mm

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MDT1: side to side dimension – minimum 132 mm, maximum 134 mm

15.4.2 BANDS

Two white bands 25mm wide shall be indelibly marked on the mast. The distance
between them shall not be more than 16300 mm nor less than 16292 mm measured to
the inside of both bands. This distance shall receive the name of P.

The lower band shall not be less than 1680 mm or greater than 1690 mm of the
builder’s Datum (see Appendix 6).

15.4.3 MAST TOP

According to the Rigging’s Drawings supplied by the Designer the dimensions of the
mast at the top band of P shall be:

MDL2: fore and aft dimension – minimum 201 mm, maximum 204 mm

MDT2: dimension to the bands – minimum 120 mm, maximum 123 mm

15.4.4 SPREADERS

The mast shall have two pairs of aluminium spreaders, removable for transportation.
Their position shall not be altered and shall be checked with the mast in horizontal
position on at least three easels and on measurement conditions.

SPREADERS HEIGHT: The upper and lower spreaders’ position shall be measured
from the top edge of the lower band of P (BAS band).

S1 minimum 3847mm, maximum 3857mm to the centre of the section.

S2 minimum 9300mm, maximum 9310mm to the centre of the section.

SPREADERS LENGTH: It shall be measured as the distance between the high

shrouds, in their intersection with the corresponding spreaders:

S1 minimum 2990 mm, maximum 3010 mm between the centres of the sections of the
shrouds.

S2 minimum 2590 mm, maximum 2610 mm between the centres of the shrouds’
sections.

SPREADERS BACKWARDNESS: Upper and lower spreaders’ backwardness shall be

the shortest measurement from the stern side of the mast (without including the bolt
rope) to the line that joins the spreaders’ centres:

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S1 minimum 414mm, maximum 434mm

S2 minimum 321mm, maximum 341mm

15.4.5 WEIGHT

The weight and centre of gravity of the single tube (including the bolt-rope system)
shall be:

 Tube – neither less than 105kg, nor more than 109kg.

 Tube VCG – neither less than 6910mm, nor more than 6950mm to the top edge
of the lower band of P.

15.4.6 POSITION

A. J is the base of the fore triangle. It shall be the horizontal distance between the
intersection of the foreside of the mast and deck, and the intersection of the
forestay’s projection with the deck.

Base of fore triangle (J): shall not be more than 4850mm.

B. SFJ shall be the horizontal distance from the forward end of J, to the boat’s
stem. It shall be 180mm +/- 5mm.

C. Height of mast: the distance between the top edge of the lower band of P with
the intersection of the foreside of the mast and a plan at the height of the
tangent of 45 degrees on its side (See Appendix 6) shall not be more than 1690
mm. This measurement shall be known as BAS.

BAS shall be measured with the mast as vertical as possible.

D. Shims on the base of mast: shims at the base of the mast shall be declared and
recorded by the Measurer when measuring the BAS and shall always be on
board. Adding additional shims is strictly forbidden.

15.4.7 RESTRICTIONS

MOVEMENT OF MAST AT DECK AND STEP: It is forbidden to move the longitudinal

or vertical position of mast on step or on deck after the preparation signal for a race is
hoisted.

15.5 BOOM

15.5.1 SECTION

The section of boom shall be made of aluminium in accordance with construction

Drawings of Rigging supplied by the Designer.

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The maximum dimensions of the boom section, fittings excluded, shall be 200 +/- 2mm
height and 116 +/- 2mm width.
15.5.2 BANDS

A white band 25mm wide shall be indelibly marked on the boom with the forward edge
not more than 5800mm from the aft face of mast (including the bolt-rope system) and
with the boom forming a 90 degree angle, parallel to centreline. This distance shall be
known as E.

15.5.3 WEIGHT

The completed boom (with all fittings attached, but excluding vang and reef lines) shall
weigh not less than 43 kg or more than 46 kg.

The vang shall be capable of supporting the weight of the boom and mainsail. It shall
weigh not less than 5 or more than 7 kg.

15.6 BOWSPRIT

The bowsprit shall be made of carbon in accordance with the building’s Drawings
supplied by the Designer.

15.6.1 LENGTH

The bowsprit length measured on centreline from the intersection of the forestay
projection with the deck to the forward bowsprit edge shall not be more than 1.590mm.

In spite of what was mentioned above, the bowsprit may have a batten or similar of not
more than 300mm from its front end, with the unique purpose of preventing loosing
asymmetrical sheets from falling into the water and getting underneath the bow.

15.6.2 WEIGHT

The complete bowsprit weight, holdings included, shall not be less than 3 kg or more
than 5kg.

15.6.3 BOWSPRIT - BOBSTAY

It shall be in accordance with Appendix 7 and Drawing D.

15.7 RIGGING

The standing rigging shall comply with the specifications in Appendix 8.

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15.7.1 FORESTAY

The intersection of the projection of the forestay centre with the forward side of the
mast, with the mast as straight as possible and with the forestay on its normal position,
shall not be less than 14365mm or more than 14375mm from the top edge of the mast
low band (BAS band).

15.7.2 CAP SHROUD LOCATION

The attachment point of the top shroud on the mast shall not be less than 14300mm or
more than 14320 mm from the top edge of the low band of the mast (BAS band).

15.7.3 HALYARDS

The mast shall have sheave boxes, sheaves and pins for:

 1 main halyard

 2 top asymmetric spinnaker halyards

 2 genoa halyards

Minimum breaking strengths of halyards shall conform to Construction specifications

(see Appendix 7). The main halyard and a minimum of three fore halyards shall be in
place while participating in a Class event, with the exception of what is permitted by
Rule 9.3.G.

The height of the top asymmetric halyards to the top for asymmetric spinnakers shall
not be more than 16425mm or less than 16415mm from the low part of the halyard
eyes to the top edge of the low band (BAS band).

15.7.4 RESTRICTIONS

ADJUSTMENT OF SHROUDS AND FORESTAY – The adjustment of shrouds or

forestay after a Race Preparatory Signal is not permitted, except in cases where the
mast safety is involved. All means of shroud adjustment shall be bound up to prevent
accidental adjustment or loosened

16 SAILS

It is of the SOTO 40 OD class concern to limit its member’s campaign costs. As a

consequence it is especially important to limit the amount of sails of each boat, to
which some limits are established in terms of the type and number of sails that an
owner may submit per year, and the number of sails that may be used in a competition.

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16.1 ANNUAL LIMITATION AND TYPE OF SAIL

a) The owner of a SOTO 40 OD has the right to submit a maximum of 7new sails
per calendar year and per boat.

b) New sails shall not be different from:

 1 Mainsail

 2 Genoas

 1 Jib

 3 Asymmetric spinnakers

16.2 STICKERS

The checking of declared new sails shall be through a sticker that the owner shall
acquire from the class, prior payment of the respective amount.

So every owner has the right to acquire 7 stickers per calendar year per boat.

16.2.1 Stickers that were not used during the calendar year shall not be used in
following years.

16.2.2 Stickers are unique for each sail and not transferable among them (even in case
of tear).

16.2.3 Sails (stickers) shall be assigned to the boat, and, unless there was a written
authorization from the MG, they shall not be transferred from one boat to another
(including boats of the same owner).

16.3 SAILS REQUIREMENTS

For a sail to receive a sticker it shall be measured and stamped (measurement sticker
gathering sail dimensions) according to the class rules and a request submitted before
the end of the calendar year. In this case it will receive a sticker of the SOTO 40 OD
class that shall be placed near the tack on its starboard side.

16.4 DURING A REGATTA

16.4.1 The owner of a SOTO 40 OD may choose among all sails in his inventory (new
or old sails) those sails that should consider more appropriate to compete in a class
regatta, as long as their number and type do not exceed the ones indicated in point
16.4.2. Such sails shall have the class measurement stamp and the corresponding
sticker to their submitted year.

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16.4.2 The owner shall fill in and sign the sails and crew submit (Appendix 5) prior to a
class regatta, where the owner shall state the sails to be used (with the respective
sticker), that shall not overcome the following sails:

a) 1 Mainsail

b) 2 Genoas

c) 1 Jib

d) 3 Asymmetric spinnakers

16.4.3 All sails submitted for a regatta/event shall be on board from the boat’s first race
until the last one. No sail shall be removed from a boat without previous authorization
of the event measurer or the class representative.

16.4.4 Sails submitted for a regatta shall be not changed nor modified during the
regatta.

Torn sails may be repaired or replaced according to the Measurer’s judgement. If a sail
is replaced, the new sail shall only be one carrying the class measurement stamp and
the respective sticker corresponding to its submitted year and shall not be in better
conditions than the replaced sail. This last issue shall be according to the Measurer’s
judgement.

16.5 ADDITIONAL SAILS

Notwithstanding rule 16.1, each owner has the right to declare a certain number of
additional sails (additional stickers), according to the number of races of the official
SOTO 40 OD class calendar in which has participated with the same boat and during
the same year:

(a) After 10 races sailed 1 additional sticker

(b) After 30 races sailed 1 additional sticker
(c) After 50 races sailed 1 additional sticker
(d) After 70 races sailed 1 additional sticker

To access to these additional stickers, the owner shall complete and submit the
additional sails form (Appendix 10) to the chief measurer for his approval.

Restrictions for the type of sails are not established for additional stickers, except for
the ones stated in 16.3

16.6 CHARTER BOAT

16.6.1 An owner who charters another boat for a regatta may transfer his sails
inventory to the chartered boat as long as he has written authorization of the MG
(16.2.3).

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16.6.2 The charterer of a boat who is not a SOTO 40 OD owner may opt for using the
current boat’s inventory (according to the restrictions stated in 16.1), or submit a
request for declaring a new sails inventory according to what is stated in 16.1 (and the
additional sails described in 16.5), with prior written authorization of the MG.

It is of the class concern to avoid any speculation that may grant the charterers any
advantage with respect to the owners.

16.7 SECOND HAND BOAT

The person who buys a second hand boat shall have two options concerning new sails
during the current year:

a) Use the current boat’s inventory, according to the restrictions stated in 16.1

b) Submit and declare a new inventory (according to the restrictions stated in

16.1); to do this a resignation to the previous inventory shall be handed in and
approved by the MG prior to the acquisition of the new inventory.

16.8 SAILS NUMBERS

National numbers and letters shall conform the RRS, “Identification on Sails” Appendix.

From January 2011 onward, sail numbers shall correspond with the hull number (see
3.1), with the country code before it, i.e.:

Cusi 5 – ARG 001

Patagonia – ARG 002

Mitsubishi – BRA 003

Carioca – BRA 004

Negra – ARG 005

16.9 MEASUREMENT

Sails shall be built and measured in accordance with the max dimensions present in
Drawing B. All sails shall have the Class stamp and the Class Sticker corresponding to
its measurement year on their starboard side tack.

16.10 CONSTRUCTION

Asymmetric spinnakers where carbon fibre has been incorporated in the sail cloth shall
neither be measured nor taken on board while racing. Carbon fibre shall only be
permitted in the mainsail and genoas. Sail cloth containing PBO shall be prohibited to
be used in the construction of sails.

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16.11 PERMITTED ITEMS

 Reefing eyelets

 Mainsail cunningham eyelets

 Leech and foot adjustment lines

 Camber stripes

 Chafing patches

 Windows in sails (not greater than 1 m2)

 Retrieval lines on asymmetric spinnakers

 Tell tales

 T Rings© for Genoas and Jib clews

 Support for the asymmetric lazy sheet, near the tack

16.12 MAINSAIL

16.12.1 EMBLEM

The class emblem shall be placed on both sides of the sail (starboard top), between
batten number 2 and number 3. It shall be of contrasting colour and in accordance with
the specifications stated in Appendix 14.

16.12.2 HOIST

The mainsail shall be hoisted between contrasting colour bands specified in rules
15.5.2.

16.12.3 WEIGHT

The mainsail, excluding battens and bag, shall have a minimum weight of 21 kg. Any
mainsail which is under-weight shall have corrector weights at the head within 200mm
of it. Excessive reinforcement shall be not permitted at the tack, clew or head, nor on
adjusting ropes in foot and leach of excessive diameter. Other type of reinforcements
or elements intended to increase the sail’s weight shall be not permitted either.

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16.12.4 BATTENS

The sail shall have 6 battens on the leech; the two top battens may be of “full batten”
type. Carbon battens are only permitted for the mainsail two top battens.

16.12.5 DIMENSIONS

The mainsail shall comply with maximum dimensions specified on drawing B, and shall
be measured in accordance with the ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement. The angle of
the head, measured between the sail top and the luff shall be not greater than 90º.

16.12.6 CONSTRUCTION

Permitted materials for the mainsail:

 Polyester

 Aramid fibers

High-modulus polyethylene fibres (HMPE - Spectra) and high-performance

polyethylene (HPPE - Dyneema)

The above mentioned fibres combined with carbon fibres, as long as the amount of
carbon fibres is not greater than 60% of the total amount of fibres that make up the sail.

16.13 GENOAS

16.13.1 DIMENSIONS

Genoas shall comply with maximum dimensions specified in Drawing B, and shall be
measured in accordance with the ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement. It will be
considered as Genoa any headsail which complies with the definition of “headsail” in
ERS and that does not meet the requirements for a Jib according to these S40-OD
Class Rules.

16.13.2 LUFF GROOVE DEVICE

The luff grove device for the "headsails" should be the Tuff Luff 1706 © or equivalent.
The maximum dimension of the device, measured at right angles to the longitudinal
axis thereof, shall neither be less than 32mm. nor more than 34mm.

16.13.3 BATTENS

The sail may have a maximum of 4 battens (equidistantly distributed) along the leech.
The top one may be of the "full batten" type. No carbon battens are allowed.

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16.13.4 CONSTRUCTION

Permitted materials for Genoas:

 Polyester

 Aramid fibres

High-modulus polyethylene fibres (HMPE - Spectra ) and high-performance

polyethylene (HPPE - Dyneema)

The above mentioned fibres combined with carbon fibres, as long as the amount of
carbon fibres is not greater than 60% of the total amount of fibres that make up the sail.

16.14 JIB

16.14.1 DIMENSIONS

It will be considered as Jib any headsail which complies with the definition as “headsail”
in ERS and that does comply with the maximum dimensions specified in Drawing B.

16.14.2 CONSTRUCTION

Permitted materials for Jib construction shall be Polyester fibres Aramid fibres and
high-modulus polyethylene fibres (HMPE - Spectra), and high-performance
polyethylene fibres (HPPE - Dyneema) when they come from suppliers of free
availability to anyone (non exclusive). Materials such as 3DL, 4D, Fusion, 3Di, Genesis
or another one exclusively belonging to a certain sails brand are not permitted.

16.14.3 BATTENS

The sail may have a maximum of 4 battens (equidistantly distributed) along the leech.
The top one may be of the "fullbatten" type. No carbon battens are allowed.

16.15 ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKERS

16.15.1 DIMENSIONS

They shall comply with the ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement definition of “Spinnaker”.

They shall comply with the following minimum and maximum measures:

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MINIMUM MAXIMUM

SLU: 19.55 m 19.86 m

SLE: 16.85 m 17.68 m

ASF: 11.10 m 11.34 m

¾ G: 6.05 m 6.46 m

½ G: 10.58 m 11.12 m

¼ G: 11.70 m 12.20 m

The measures for the girths at ¾ G, ½ G and ¼ G shall be taken from the three points
obtained by folding the luff and the leech in four equal parts, indicated in Drawing B
(Sail Plan).

¾ G measure shall be taken from the folded point nearest to the top obtained on the
luff, to the folded point nearest to the top obtained on the leech.

½ G measure shall be taken from the mid folded point obtained on the luff to the mid
folded point obtained on the leech.

¼ G measure shall be taken from the folded point nearest to the tack obtained on the
luff to the folded point nearest to the clew obtained on the leech.

16.15.2 CONSTRUCTION

Nylon sail cloth is the permitted material for asymmetric spinnakers and its weight shall
be 30 gr/m2 minimum.

16.15.3 IDENTIFICATION

National letters and distinctive numbers shall be placed at the top of the asymmetric
spinnakers in accordance with what is stated in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing.

17 CREW

17.1 WEIGHT

The total number of crew members composing the crew permitted by the S40 –OD
Class, including the Captain and the Helmsman, shall be restricted to the total sum of
the individual weight of every member of the crew, which shall not exceed 770 kg
(seven hundred and seventy kilos).

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Weight control shall be carried on with, at least, shorts and a t-shirt on, similar to the
ones worn by the crew when racing.

Calibrated scale shall be used for weighing and it shall be supplied by the regatta
organizer or by the S40 – OD class.

Prior to the first race of the regatta, crews shall be weighed, and those complying with
this rule shall not be ground for protest.

17.2 CREW SUBSTITUTION

Crew substitution is permitted as long as the new crew’s weight is not greater than the
weight stated in 17.1.

Crew members substitution shall not be allowed during a racing day after the day’s first
preparatory signal, unless a crew member has been removed from the boat as a
consequence of an accident; in this case a replacement shall be permitted after
notifying the Race Committee. The replacing crew member weight will be checked at
the first reasonable opportunity and the new crew weight shall not exceed the one
stated in 17.1.

17.3 The number of crew members submitted in Appendix 5 shall be not altered during
the respective event.

18 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

18.1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

It shall appear in the BCC.

18.2 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Navigation, tactic and performance electronic equipment is permitted, with exception of

the following ones:

 Modems, phones, telemetry or any other device intended to have access to the
Internet and/or transmit or receive data to/from the boat.

 Laser guns, radars or any other device to calculate distances to a competitor.

 Devices for measuring wind intensity at a greater distance than 1 m from the
boat.

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18.3 RUNNING RIGGING

They shall be in accordance with minimum breaking strength, minimum diameters and
materials specified in Appendix 7.

19 PROHIBITIONS

19.1 NOT PERMITTED

The following is not permitted:

 Any device whose sole function is or could be to increase weight

 Remove, modify or reposition any of the items installed by the Builder (with
exception of the repositioning of deck fittings expressly permitted in 9.3)

 Sails with detachable pieces

 Artificially thickened sails and multiple surface sails, whether inflated by the
action of the wind or otherwise.

 Additional winches

 Backstays deflectors, checkstays or any device intended for such use.

20 ADVERTISING

Advertising is permitted only in accordance with the ISAF Advertising Code Rules,
Category C, restricted to the following items:

20.1 Individual advertising of each boat shall be of free choice, although the following
areas in the boat shall be kept in reserve to an eventual use on the part of the
organizing authority of the regattas:

 25% of the back boom (both sides)

 25% of the front hull on both sides

 Two gaps of 20 x 50 cm on the transom

 The bowsprit

 Two gaps of 40 x 60 cm on both sides of the cockpit

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  The top face of the rudder tiller or of the rudder wheel stands

 Two gaps of 200 x 30 cm between the BAS mark and the first spreader

21 CHANGES IN EQUIPMENT

21.1 OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE

A boat shall not receive any outside assistance once she has left the dock and until the
finish of the last race of the day, with the exception of an emergency.

Support boats in the area of the regatta during a race of the Class SOTO 40 OD are
prohibited.

21.2 CHANGES

There shall be no additions or removals to the boat’s inventory of sails, rigging or

equipment after the boat has left the dock for the day, except in the case of an
emergency.

21.3 BREAKDOWNS

In the event of a breakdown, a yacht may return to the shore for repairs. The boat shall
receive permission of the jury or the Measurer to implement the repair at the earliest
convenient opportunity. All repairs shall comply with the Class Rules.

Repairs and replacements of damaged parts during a regatta shall be approved by the
Measurer. Repaired or replaced sails must comply with the Class Rules and shall be
subject to measurement.

22 LIMIT TO START A CLASS SOTO 40 OD RACE

22.1 MAXIMUM LIMIT

A SOTO 40 OD Class regatta shall not be started if the wind’s strength measured by
the Race Committee exceeds 25 knots.

22.2 MINIMUM LIMIT

A SOTO 40 OD Class regatta shall not be started if the wind’s strength measured by
the Race Committee does not exceed 6 knots.

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 - BUILDING WEIGHT

“Building weight” shall include the completed weight of hull, deck, keel, steering
system, mast, riggings, interior and deck fittings completed and finished with the
following included:

 Engine and its components

 Hatches and windows

 Electrical system – panel, lights, batteries and wiring

 Bilge pump ORC cat 4.

 Floorboards

Deck fittings: blocks, snatch blocks, genoa tracks and traveller, cars, clamps, stoppers,
organizers, pulpits, stanchions, lifelines, winches and 2 handles, compass, pad eyes,
fittings for forestay, shrouds and both backstays

Completed mast, boom and bowsprit

Completed WC (optional, but if included, it shall count into the total boat’s weight)

The “Building Weight” under the above conditions and with corrector weights if
necessary (according to 14.2) shall not be less than 4290kg.

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APPENDIX 2 - PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

1 GENERAL PROCEDURE

To secure an accurate and fair measurement, it is necessary to have close cooperation

between Measurer and Owner. It is desirable that the owner should be familiar with all
parts of the Rules. At least two (2) crew members shall be available to the Measurer
during the whole measurement procedure. The following conditions shall be met:

A. The measurement shall be not carried out in the rain, or under windy conditions
that may interfere in the correct measurement procedure.

B. The boat shall be dry, not only the deck but also the interior, and totally clean
(bottom, hull, deck, and interior)

C. If the boat is equipped with any of the items mentioned below during the
measurement procedure, the following values will not be included in the scales
reading:

1. Electronic equipment 20 kg

2. Rope bags, winch handle pockets and other related canvas work, 5 Kg

3. Diesel (it shall be calculated according to the level)

4. Batteries (according to 12.7) = (real weight – 54) kg

5. Any other permanent equipment (weight shall be calculated according to

the Measurer’s judgement)

2 HULL MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Hull measurement shall be carried out before the boat leaves the shipyard, it being at
level.

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APPENDIX 3 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT

A minimum of ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Category 4 safety equipment, or the

category that is specified by race organizers, whichever is greater, shall be carried on
board while racing.

1. EXCEPTIONS: the following exceptions shall be permitted in the safety equipment:

RULE - ITEM

3.18.2 A permanent toilet or fixed bucket.

3.19.2 Permanent bunk beds (they shall be not modified, with the exception that it is
permitted NOT to carry the respective mats).

3.20.1 Permanent kitchen or fixed for its safe use while sailing.

4.01.2 Alternative means to display and show National sail letters and numbers when
no sail will be hoisted.

4.26.4g A storm trysail, than can be mainsail’s reefs for a 40% reduction

4.26.4f A heavy-weather jib with an alternative seizure system to the stay.

2. ANCHORING: with the intention of complying with chart 12 in 4.06.1 of these Rules,
it is established that all boats of the SOTO 40 OD Class shall have, at least, one
anchor (with or without a chain) whose minimum weight be of 12 kg, with a minimum
rope length of 25 m, as long as the race organizer does not specify another
requirements in the Notice of Race of an event.

Anchoring shall be NOT part of the basic equipment for the boat weighing.

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APPENDIX 4 - ISAF SAILOR’S CLASSIFICATION CODE

http://www.sailing.org/classification/index.php

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APPENDIX 5 - SAILS AND CREW DECLARATION FORM

SAIL DESCRIPTION YEAR #

Main
Genoa 1
Genoa 2
Jib
Asymmetric 1
Asymmetric 2
Asymmetric 3

Name ISAF ID ISAF Weight

Group (Kg)
1. (Helmsman)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

I declare that all sails mentioned in the list above, that comply with the SOTO 40 OD Class
Rules and with the respective buttons, are the only ones that shall be used in this Competition,
and that the crew list mentioned above complies with the SOTO 40 OD Class Rules. (Please
include the ISAF ID Code for all competitors in Group 1).

RACE HULL #

NAME OF BOAT SAIL #

/ /
SIGNATURE DATE
OWNER/REPR.

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APPENDIX 6 - MAST HEIGHT

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APPENDIX 7 - RUNNING RIGGING SPECIFICATIONS

Working Min Min

ITEM Qty. Material Comments
load Diam. Length
kg mm m
Main halyard 2:1 850 1 8 28.0 Vectran 14 m without cover
1 6 32.0 Polyester
Top assymetric halyard 930 2 9 43.0 Spectra SK 75 14 m without cover
Frac assymetric halyard 760 1 9 39.0 Vectran 10 m without cover
Genoa halyard 1290 1 9 38.0 Vectran 10 m without cover
Reef 1 2290 1 10 16.0 Spectra K900
Main sheet 940 1 10 42.0 Spectra K900 May be continuous
Genoa sheets 1080 2 10 10.0 Spectra SK 75
Assymetric sheet 620 2 8 35.0 Spectra SK75 3.5 m without cover
Traveller (1:1) 560 2 5 2.4 Ocean 12 HC without cover
Traveller (6:1) 130 1 6 25.0 Spectra K900 with cover
Genoa barber (1:1) 500 2 6 0.9 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Genoa barber (4:1) 2 6 4.5 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Genoa up and down (1:1) 1300 2 6 4.5 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Genoa up and down (2:1) 2 5 2.7 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Genoa up and down (3:1) 2 5 6.1 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Genoa up and down (6:1) 2 6 9.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Vang strop (1:1) 1050 1 8 2.8 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Vang strop (2:1) 1 8 8.0 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Vang strop (2:1) 1 6 4.5 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Vang strop (6:1) 1 6 19.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Cunningham (1:1) 1 4 7.0 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Cunningham (2:1) 1 3 2.5 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Cunningham (4:1) 1 6 15.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Foot (1:1) 700 1 8 0.8 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Foot (2:1) 1 3 5.8 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Foot (2:1) 1 5 19.0 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Foot (2:1) 1 5 2.4 Spectra SK 75 without cover
Foot (4:1) 1 6 15.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Assymetric tack 1870 1 8 17.5 Vectran
Bowsprit guy rope strop 3550 1 5 1.4 Dynex 75 without cover
Backstays Stropes 1400 4 10 0.5 Spectra SK75 with cover
Backstays (3:1) 700 2 10 11.0 Vectran with cover
2 8 13.0 Polyester
Mast-hole guy rope 2 6 1.2 Vectran without cover
Top lifelines 2 5 11.2 Stainless steel
Low lifelines 2 5 11.0 1x19 steel
Stainless
Back lifelines 3 5 3.6/3.3/3.2 1x19 steel
Stainless
1x19

Notes:
1. Every rope shall comply with the breaking strength and the minimum diameters established
in the chart.
2. Covers for protection may be added in the areas where maximum effort is made.
3. Eyes are permitted on the rope ends to facilitate their use.
4. The ropes’ minimum diameter shall be applied to the external diameter of their cover.
5. The use of carbon ropes is not permitted.

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APPENDIX 8 - SPECIFICATION FOR STANDING RIGGING

ITEM Qty. Min. Diam. Length (mm) Material Comments

(inches)
V1 2 2 7/16 5519 PBO Powerlite
V2/D3 2 3/8 10542 PBO Powerlite

D1 2 2 7/16 5524 PBO Powerlite

D2 2 2 5/16 5488 PBO Powerlite

Backstay 2 1/2 18585 PBO Powerlite

Forestay 1 8.38 mm Nit 50 #17

Notes:

1. All measurements shall be taken from the inner face of hammers or from the terminals bolts
centre part.

2. Wires shall be measured in accordance with the tension recommended by the

manufacturer.

3. Tolerance in wire length shall be of +/- 5mm

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APPENDIX 9 - HELMSMAN ACCEPTANCE CLASS FORM

APLLICATION FORM TO BE A S40OD HELMSMAN

Boat: _____________________________________________________

Event: ____________________________________________________

Full name: __________________________________________

ISAF Code: __________________________

ISAF Classification: __________________

In the past 10 years (keep as appropriate):

I was a crew member in America’s Cup’s teams YES NO

I took part in an Olympic competition YES NO
I was a crew member in the Volvo Ocean Race YES NO

Should any of the items above be positive please specify which duties you carried out
in those teams you took part of:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

This Affidavit must be completed without omitting, amending or including any false
information. Should any part of the information above not be true, the undersigned
would be punishable under rule 69 of ISAF’s RRS.

___________________ _________________
Helmsman’s name Signature

___________________ _________________
Date Place

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APPENDIX 10 - ADDITIONAL SAILS FORM

Official SOTO 40 OD Class raced regattas Affidavit

Hull Number: ______ Owner: _____________________________________

Events raced during 20___ (keep as appropriate):

Event / Championship Name Qty. of Regattas

………………………….......... YES NO ..............

…………………………......... YES NO ..............
…………………………......... YES NO ..............
…………………………......... YES NO ..............

By means of this Affidavit, I declare to have participated in the abovementioned events

with the same boat of my own. I hereby request the sails measurement button number
_____ corresponding to year 20___.

___________________________ ___________________________
Owner’s signature Owner’s name

__/__/20__
Date

This Affidavit must be completed without omitting, amending or including any false
information. Should any part of the information above not be true, the undersigned
would be punishable under rule 69 of ISAF’s RRS.

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APPENDIX 11 - SAILS OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS

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 APPENDIX 12 - BUILDER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (BCC)

ITEM REGLA DETALLE MINIMO ACTUAL MAXIMO

1 3.1 Hull ID Number s/d s/d

2 4.3 Calibrated and certifies scales s/d s/d
3 8.4 Maximum beam 3751 3761
4 9.3 Deck layout, according to Drawing A s/d s/d
5 9.3.A Genoa cars, useful length 520 540
6 9.3.A Genoa cars, inner end (from midship gangway) 441 451
7 9.3.A Genoa cars, inner end (from stern) 5570 5600
8 9.3.A Genoa cars, external end (from stern) 5568 5598
9 9.3.B Genoa cars, safe work load (kg) 2000
10 9.3.C Halyar winches, rel. 40, 2:1 s/d s/d
11 9.3.C Main winches, rel. 50:1 s/d s/d
12 9.3.C Main sheet winches, rel. 46, 5:1 s/d s/d
13 9.3.C Backstay winches, rel. 46, 5:1 s/d s/d
14 9.3.D Mainsail traveller car, work char (kg) 1500
15 9.3.D Mainsail traveller, rigging relation 6:1 6:1
16 9.3.E Outhaul, rigging relation (placing according to drawing 32:1 32:1
17 9.3.F Mainsail halyard, rigging relation 2:1 2:1
18 9.3.G Forward halyards, genoa (2) and asymmetric (2) s/d s/d
19 9.3.H Backstay, rigging relation 3:1 3:1
20 9.3.H Backstay, midship gangway placing 300 300
21 9.3.I Genoa barber, rigging relation 4:1
22 9.3.J Up and Down, rigging relation 36:1
23 9.3.K Mainsail Cunningham,rigging relation 8:1
24 9.3.L Vang, rigging relation (4x12) 48:1
25 9.3.M Toerails, placing according to drawing 300
26 9.3.N Lifelines, stanchions and pulpits (Spec. Reg. ISAF) s/d s/d
27 10.2 Keel weight (with bolts and nuts, and without drip collars) 2170 2190
28 10.3 Keel, position of the trailing edge top to the stern 5860 5880
29 10.3 Keel, position of the trailing edge bottom to the stern 6385 6405
30 10.3 Keel, position of the bulb stern end to the stern 5470 5490
31 10.4 Keel, total depth from the hull 2280
32 10.4 Keel, top position edge distance 591 601
33 10.4 Keel, bottom position edge distance 440 450
34 10.4 Keel, trailing edge deviation (length 1990) 2
35 11.3 Rudder, position of the trailing edge upper to stern 1227 1237
36 11.4 Rudder, gap between top and hull 1 5
37 11.4 Rudder, total depth from the hull 1968 1978
38 11.4 Rudder, top section thickness 58 62
39 12.2 Engine leg, position of the trailing edge top to the stern 5335 5355
40 12.3 Engine leg, depth from hull to axis 310 320
41 12.5 Gori propeller, diameter (410), spade width (100) and movement (300) s/d s/d
42 13.1 Internal structure according to drawings s/d s/d
43 14.1 Builder’s weight (boat total) 4290
44 14.1 Corrector weight (according to Drawing E) 80
45 14.1 Builder and corrector weight 4290 4290

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ITEM REGLA DETALLE MINIMO ACTUAL MAXIMO

1 9.3.H Backstay (2), total length 18570 18570

2 9.3.H Backstay (material PBO), diameter 12,5
3 15.4.1 Mast, MDL1 dimension at low band 245 248
4 15.4.1 Mast, MDT1 dimension at low band 132 134
5 15.4.2 Indelibly bands on the mast (2) 25 25
6 15.4.2 Mast, distance between bands 16292 16300
7 15.4.2 Mast low band, distance from the "Datum" 1680 1690
8 15.4.3 Mast top, according to drawing s/d s/d
9 15.4.2 Mast, MDL2 dimension at top band 185 188
10 15.4.2 Mast, MDT2 dimension at top band 120 123
11 15.4.4 Aluminium spreader (2) s/d s/d
12 15.4.4 Spreaders, S1 position from low band 3847 3857
13 15.4.4 Spreaders, S2 position from low band 9300 9310
14 15.4.4 Spreader, S1 length 2990 3010
15 15.4.4 Spreader, S2 length 2590 2610
16 15.4.4 Spreader, S1 delay 414 434
17 15.4.4 Crucetas, retraso S2 321 341
18 15.7.1 Forestay, height up to low band 14365 14375
19 15.7.2 Top shroud, height up to low band 14300 14320
20 15.7.3 Halyard, Mainsail 1, asymmetric 2, genoa 2 s/d s/d
21 15.7.3 Halyard, asymmetric to top, height up to low band 16415 16425
22 15.4.5 Mast, tube weight (including bold-rope system) 105 109
23 15.4.5 Mast, tube vcg at low mark 6910 6950
24 15.3 Rig weight in measurement conditions 167 177
25 15.3 Rig CG from BAS band 6277 6440
26 15.4.6 A Bow triangle base (J) 4850
27 15.4.6 C Low band height to the tan. 45º (BAS) 1680
28 15.5.1 Boom, cross section according to drawing s/d s/d
29 15.5.2 Boom, section width 5800
30 15.5.1 Boom, weight 198 202
31 15.5.1 Boom Dimension. BD2 114 118
32 15.5.3 Boom, weight 43 46
33 15.5.3 Complete vang, weight 5 7
34 15.6.1 Bowsprit, length from stay intersection projection with deck 6256
35 15.6.2 Bowsprit, weight 3 5

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APPENDIX 14 - POSITIONING OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS EMBLEM

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DRAWINGS

DRAWING A - DECK FITTINGS

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DRAWING B - SAIL PLAN

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DRAWING D - BOWSPRIT

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DRAWING E - POISITIONING OF CORRECTOR WEIGHTS

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