CORONADO 15 CLASS RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1 - Name ARTICLE 11 - Annual Meeting
ARTICLE 2 - Objective ARTICLE 12 - Dues
ARTICLE 3 - Policy ARTICLE 13 - Sanctioned Events
ARTICLE 4 - Jurisdiction ARTICLE 14 - Amendments
ARTICLE 5 - Fleets ARTICLE 15 - Parliamentary Authority
ARTICLE 6 - Districts ARTICLE 16 - Racing Rules
ARTICLE 7 - Membership ARTICLE 17 - Measurement Certificates and Decals
ARTICLE 8 - Board of Directors ARTICLE 18 - Specifications
ARTICLE 9 - Flag Officers ARTICLE 19 - Modifications
ARTICLE 10 - Directors and Appointed Officers


ARTICLE 1 - NAME
The name of this organization shall be the CORONADO 15 Association, hereinafter referred to as the Association.


ARTICLE 2 - OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Association is to promote CORONADO 15 Class racing under uniform rules and regulations, and to maintain the one design features of the CORONADO 15 Class Sloop.


ARTICLE 3 - POLICY
  1. To cooperate with other yachting organizations, and in return, to insist on strict observance and compliance with the rules of the Association.
  2. To keep the cost of acquisition and upkeep of CORONADO 15 Class sloops within modest limits without sacrificing high standards of performance and seaworthiness.
  3. To promote and maintain one design class of CORONADO 15 Sloops in order that racing shall determine the skill of the skipper and crew under uniform rules and specifications.
  4. The Association shall be operated on a fiscal year basis from January 1 to December 31 of each year.


ARTICLE 4 - JURISDICTION
  1. The Association has jurisdiction over all CORONADO 15 activities. Its Bylaws govern all CORONADO 15 Class races, regardless of sponsor and are binding upon all members and fleets.
  2. In order for a CORONADO 15 Sloop to be raced in any race, whether it be a class race of a handicap race, the sloop and the sailor(s) shall meet all requirements of this Association.
  3. Permission must be obtained from the Association prior to eliminating or deviation from any requirement of the bylaws in racing a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop.
  4. All events involving racing within the territorial waters of a fleet shall be sanctioned by that Fleet through its elected officers.
  5. All disputes between fleets or a fleet and other yachting organizations, regarding the Interpretations of the Bylaws shall be resolved by the Board of Directors of the Association, and its decision shall be final.
  6. The Association shall not be liable for any debts contracted by its officers, Fleet officers, or members, other than expenditures authorized by the budget or upon written order of the Commodore and Treasurer.
  7. The Association reserves the right to declare ineligible any sloop which does not conform to the SPIRIT as well as the letter of these Bylaws, and the specifications and drawings of the CORONADO 15.


ARTICLE 5 - FLEETS
  1. A Fleet is a territorial unit open to all eligible persons who sail within its area. It elects its own officers, which should include a Fleet Captain, Fleet Secretary, and Fleet Measurer. The Fleet is self-governing in all local matters not conflicting with the CORONADO 15 Association Bylaws, and has the authority to accept or reject application for Fleet membership.
  2. At the option of the Fleet, it may be divided into divisions in an attempt to equalize performance based on skill or equipment used.
  3. A new Fleet may be granted a charter upon application to the Board by owners of three or more boats, who must be members in good standing of the Association.
  4. In order to renew its rights and privileges, each Fleet shall, upon request, file the following reports not later than November 15 of each year.
    1. An Annual Report of Membership must be filed with the Association Secretary. This report shall consist of a complete roster of membership and current Fleet Officers.
    2. An Annual Report of Measurement must be filed with the Association Measurement Chairman. This report shall consist of a complete measurement status of each individual Fleet Member's boat.
  5. Fleet Charters may be granted, suspended, or altered by the Board, but revoked only at an annual meeting. Reasons for suspension are:
    1. Failure to maintain in good standing, the minimum membership of CORONADO 15 Class Sloops.
    2. Failure to file Annual Reports required by Article 5, Section 4 of these Bylaws.
    3. Failure to comply with these Bylaws knowingly or otherwise.
  6. Suspended Fleets shall be posted by publication. A suspended Fleet cannot be reinstated until requirements of the Association have been fulfilled. After fulfilling Association requirements, a Fleet must petition the board for reinstatement. Individual members of a suspended Fleet will be considered suspended unless meeting the following:
    1. Have paid Association dues for the current fiscal year.
    2. Have contacted the Association Measurement Chairman and made appropriate arrangements for verification of measurement requirements.
    3. Have met all other membership requirements contained in Article 7 -- Membership, of these Bylaws.
  7. Each Fleet shall hold an annual meeting for the selection of Fleet officers. The results of that meeting shall be filed with the Association Secretary as soon as possible.
  8. The amount and time of payment of Fleet dues shall be fixed by each Fleet.


ARTICLE 6 - DISTRICTS
  1. Groups of Fleets may be organized into Districts. The Association Commodore with approval of the Board will establish District boundaries.
  2. Each District shall have a District Secretary whose duties are outlined in Article 10, Section 1b.


ARTICLE 7 - MEMBERSHIP
  1. The membership of the Association and its Fleets shall consist of two grades: Regular Membership, and Junior Membership. A person qualifying under a particular membership will hereinafter be referred to as a member. Membership grades are defined as follows:
    1. Regular membership -- The registered owner(s) or immediate family members of a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop or a non-CORONADO 15 Class Sloop owner who is interested in the promotion of the Association are eligible for Regular Membership subject to the following restrictions:
      1. Membership privileges are for one fiscal year beginning January 1.
      2. Pertaining to Association matters, only one vote per registered boat is permitted.
      3. Any Association member is eligible to race in the crew's position or the skipper's position. Each racing boat must have one CORONADO 15 Association Member in good standing as part of the team.
      4. Any member meeting the requirements of Regular Membership is subject to the rules and Bylaws of the Association.
      5. Any member meeting the requirements of Regular Membership and considered a member in good standing, unless the member is not a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop owner or part owner, is privileged to hold office in accordance with the Bylaws.
    2. Junior Member -- An individual who meets the qualifications for a Regular Member, but who has not yet reached his/her 18th birthday by January 1, the beginning of the fiscal year. A Junior Member who would otherwise qualify as a Regular Member shall have all the rights and privileges of a Regular Member.
  2. Members who are delinquent in Association dues, fines, or fees shall be ineligible and disqualified from racing until such moneys are paid.
  3. Any member may be expelled from the Association by three-quarters vote at an Annual Meeting or by two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors, Article 8, Section 4.
  4. New applicants for membership shall not be considered eligible to race in the CORONADO 15 Class until all measurements, registration, and paid up dues are recorded by the Fleet to which he/she belongs, if one exists, and the Association.
  5. When a member ceases to be a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop owner, his/her membership shall be retained until the end of the fiscal year.
  6. A member may belong to more than Fleet at a time, however he/she may be eligible for a Fleet Championship in only one Fleet each year.


ARTICLE 8 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  1. The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Board, shall consist of five Flag Officers(Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer) Measurement Chairman, Junior Staff Commodore, Honorary Director, District Secretaries, Publication(s) Editor(s) and Factory Liaison.
  2. For purposes of doing business, a quorum shall consist of a majority of Flag Officers.
  3. The Board shall conduct all business, determine policy of the Association, and shall serve as the last court of appeal in disputes involving these Bylaws.
  4. The Board has the authority to enforce its decisions by suspension of entire Fleets or individual members. The Board may sanction or ban races, grant or suspend Fleet Charters, and suspend members guilty of gross violation of rules or unsportsmanlike conduct. Its rulings shall be binding and final. A two-thirds majority vote shall decide all issues.


ARTICLE 9 - FLAG OFFICERS
Commodore
The Commodore is the chief executive and shall preside at meetings, serve as Chairman of the Board, rule on procedure and jurisdiction summaries, appoint Directors and special committees, and authorize payment of all bills with approval of the Board. In additions, the Class North American Championship regatta, the Class Junior North American Championship Regatta, and all class development programs will be delegated to the flag officers as appropriate.


Vice Commodore
The Vice Commodore shall officiate in the absence of the Commodore.


Rear Commodore
The Rear Commodore shall officiate in the absence of the Commodore and Vice Commodore.


Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be responsible for protection and custody of cash receipts, financial reporting at meetings.
Election of Flag Officers
  • All Flag Officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Association for a term starting September of that year.
  • Each Flag Officer shall be nominated, seconded, and voted upon separately by the Fleet delegates in the order named.
  • Candidates shall be presented by the Junior Staff Commodore who will be chairman of a Nominating Committee consisting of himself and at least two other former Commodores.


ARTICLE 10 - Directors and Appointed Officers
  1. Directors
    a.    Measurement Chairman
    The Measurement Chairman shall be in charge of all certified measurers within the Association. At the Class North American Championship Regatta he/she shall be responsible for boat certification. He/she shall grant or reject all measurement certificates, issue duplicates, and answer all questions from Fleet Measurers regarding measurement rules. He/she shall interpret the rules and regulations on matters not specifically covered in the official plans and specifications. Such rulings shall be subject to approval of the Board. The Measurement Chairman shall not approved by the Board, shall be included in an annual report of the Measurement Chairman.


    b.    District Secretaries
    Within the guidelines of these Bylaws, a District Secretary shall have general supervision of all Association activities in his/her District


    c.    Junior Staff Commodore
    The Junior Staff Commodore shall be the immediate past Association Commodore. He/she shall provide a smooth transition of Association affairs and policies to the succeeding Board of Directors. He/she shall be the Chairman of the Nominating Committee to prepare a slate of officers for the following year.


    d.    Honorary Director
    In recognition of Frank W. Butler's outstanding services to the CORONADO 15 Class, he shall hold the office of Honorary Director for life.


    e.    Publication Chairman
    The Publication Chairman shall collect Fleet, District, and Association articles of regattas and special events and shall report such news to external publishers.


    f.    Publication Editors
    The Publication(s) Editors shall collect and edit information, reports and articles for the Association newsletter, the official publication of the Association. He/she shall also have charge of the editing and publication of the annual yearbook and any other class publication.


    g.    Factory Liaison
    A person shall be appointed as a Factory Liaison to maintain a contact between the Association and the builder so as to pass information to the Board about developments in boat production, and to pass on to the builder suggestions for further improvements of the boat. One person may be appointed for each factory building the CORONADO 15 Sloop.


    The Directors shall be appointed by the Commodore by December 31.


  2. Appointed Officers
    a.    Rules Chairman
    The Rules Chairman shall head the Racing Rules Committee and evaluate and make recommendations to the Board regarding changes in the Bylaws of the Association.
    b.    Special committees may be appointed by the Commodore at any time.


ARTICLE 11 - Annual Meeting
  1. The annual Meeting of the Association shall be held during the period of and in the vicinity of the Class North American Championship Regatta. Special meetings by order of the Board, or upon demand in writing by twenty-five percent of the Fleets, must be held. Time and place of all meetings shall be fixed by the Board.
    • Notice of a meeting shall be sent to the last recorded Secretary of each Fleet in time to permit action by delegate or proxy. If it is a Special Meeting, the purpose thereof must be plainly stated in such form as to permit voting by mail. No business other than that stated may be transacted at a Special Meeting.
    • The membership of each Fleet shall select and instruct a delegate. If unable to send a delegate, the Fleet shall sign and deliver to the Secretary of the Association, a duly authorized proxy to present the Fleet's views and chaste its votes at the meeting.
    • Each Fleet shall be entitled to cast one vote for each CORONADO 15 15 Class Sloop enrolled in that Fleet, which has been properly recorded with the Association by an active member in good standing. No Fleet is entitled to more than one vote shall be allowed for any one member, no matter how many CORONADO 15 Class Sloops he/she may own. Membership books close 30 days before and meeting, or as ordered by the Board.
    • Members may be heard, but only delegates shall vote on motions. All Fleet delegates must vote or be recorded as abstaining on each motion unless excused by the Chairman of the meeting. A majority of votes cast shall decide all questions not otherwise stipulated and the Chair shall cast the one deciding vote in case of a tie and may also fix a time limit on speakers and debate of motions.
  2. The order of business at the Annual Meeting shall be:
    1. Call to Order
    2. Roll Call of Fleets
    3. Minutes of Last Meeting
    4. Reports of Executive Officers
    5. Unfinished Business
    6. New Business
    7. Election of Officers
    8. Adjournment


ARTICLE 12 - Dues
  • Association dues must be paid before any member can be considered in good standing. Paying of dues, on or before required date, shall be the sole responsibility of each individual member. Fleet Secretaries may collect the dues and forward them to the Association Secretary.
  • The annual dues become due and payable on January 1 of each year and the Secretary of the Association shall invoice each member.
  • The amount of annual dues shall be approved at the annual meeting by a vote of the general membership present. A two-thirds majority of the general membership present is required for approval. If no proposal for change is made, annual dues will be indexed to the postal rate for one ounce of first class mail, penny for dollar.
  • Junior membership dues shall be half of the current regular membership or an amount established by the Board.


ARTICLE 13 - Sanctioned Events
  1. District, Regional, North American and Junior North American Championship Regattas are events sanctioned by the Board of Directors. Other events for Perpetual, Semi-Perpetual or Open trophies may be sanctioned by the Board. The Board may outlaw any event for cause.
  2. The method of determining placement qualification at the Class North American and Junior North American Championship Regattas shall be established by the Board. The Class North American Championship Regatta is open to all Regular and Junior Regular Members in good standing who are owners or part owners of a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop. The Junior North American Championship Regatta is open to all Junior Members, and all participants must satisfy the Junior Membership age requirements.
  3. The Class North American and Junior North American Championship Regatta should be held annually , with the date and location to be approved by the Board of Directors.
  4. There may be divisions in sanctioned events.
  5. The C 15 North American Championship trophies (F. W. Butler Perpetual Trophy for Class A Division, Jean Butler Perpetual Trophy for Class B Division and the Syd Corp Series Trophy for Qualification Regatta may be retained for use during the ensuing year at the title Winner's yacht club. The trophies shall be returned to the Association prior to the first race or the Class Championship Regatta.
  6. Any member, otherwise eligible to skipper or crew in a sanctioned event, may charter a CORONADO 15 Sloop for that event.


ARTICLE 14 - Amendments
The Bylaws may never be suspended, but may be amended as follows:
  • Proposed amendments to the Bylaws shall be submitted to and approved by the Board.
  • The proposed amendment and request for comments shall be published for the general membership
  • All comments received within 30 days shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Board.
  • The final version of the amendment and a ballot shall be published for general membership vote.
  • The Secretary shall tally all ballots received within 30 days of the mailing of the final version and publish the balloting results in the next issue of the official publication.
  • The acceptance or rejection of the proposed amendment shall be determined by majority of the ballots returned within 30 days.


ARTICLE 15 - Parliamentary Authority
The rules containing in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order - Newly Revised, shall govern the Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules or order the Association may adopt.

ARTICLE 16 - Racing Rules
The object of these rules is to establish a class of boats which is one-design in all matters regarding performance. The membership of the Rules Committee shall consist of:
  • The Board of Directors
  • All past Commodores in good standing
A voting quorum shall consist of two-thirds of the committee. The committee shall meet only to take action on a specific issue when:
  • Requested by the Board, or
  • Requested by the membership, via a petition representing at least five percent of the current membership.
The committee shall be empowered to make changes to Articles 16, 18 and 19 only. Any revision to these articles via a motion passed by simple majority shall take effect immediately after the membership is formally notified in the class publication. Any rulings passed in the manner described above may be vetoed by the general membership via a motion passed by simple majority shall take effect immediately after the membership is formally notified in the class publication. Any rulings passed in the manner described above may be vetoed by the general membership via the provisions of Article 19.1.

The rules shall be interpreted in this spirit:

When a rule meaning, interpretation or intent is questioned, the Measurement Chairman shall promptly define and interpret the rule in question. If there is some doubt by the Measurement Chairman as to the meaning, interpretation or intents of any rule, the final judgment shall be made by a Measurement committee to be chaired by the measurement chairman selected by the Commodore. The final decision shall be made promptly and all interested parties notified of the decision in writing.

All rules questioned and the resulting decisions made by the Measurement Chairman or the Measurement Committee shall be published as soon as practical for general membership review. Following such notice, the rule shall be presented for ratification by vote of the general membership. The decisions made by the Measurement Chairman or Committee shall be effective immediately and shall remain effective until general membership approval of the decision or approval of an alternate rule. If the general membership does not ratify a decision, the rules affected shall be rewritten as an amendment and voted upon per Article 14 -- Amendments.
  1. Members may appeal any decision by formal protest to the Association Board of Directors in writing. Appeals must be submitted within 30 days after the decision and shall be responded to within 90 days after receipt of a protest.
  2. It shall be the responsibility of each Member to ensure that his/her skipper/crew and boat conform to the Racing Rules and are eligible to race.
    1. For Regional, District, North American Championship or Championship events, each Coronado 15 shall designate one team member (skipper or crew), who is either a Regular Member or Junior Member of the Association. The designated team member shall sail aboard that Coronado 15 in each race of the Championship series in which it is entered.
    2. For Regional, District, North American Championship or Championship events, each Coronado 15 shall be sailed by the same skipper (helmsman) in each race of the Championship series in which it is entered, except for normal periods of relief.
    3. Local Fleets may establish rules to permit exchange of skipper and crew during local Fleet races or regattas. Local Fleets may establish rules to permit skipper as crew during local Fleet races or regattas.
  3. The minimum number of persons racing in a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop shall be two. Every race in a Regatta of races must be sailed with the same number of crew aboard as started in the first of the regatta. Children under the age of eight cannot be considered crew.
  4. The total minimum weight of skipper and crew of each yacht racing shall be 300 pounds less any excess weight of the boat over 385 pounds specified in the Article 18, Section 2.3. For races between juniors, the total minimum crew weight shall be 200 pounds. The crew shall be weighed while wearing normal sailing attire. Excess clothing for the purpose of additional weight is not allowed. Weighted clothing or clothing which may be wetted for the purpose of additional ballast may not be worn.

    When minimum crew weight is not raced, the difference shall be made up by adding weight as loose ballast for this sole purpose.

    Total crew weight of each yacht racing in the North American Championship Regatta shall be certified at the regatta site prior to racing. Any alternate crew must be weighed and certified likewise.
  5. Standing rigging lengths and/or position and upper batten on the mainsail may not be adjusted during a race.
  6. Installation of a means to make possible any movements of the mast foot during a race are not allowed.
  7. The rudder must be in the full down position while racing.
  8. No hiking aids are permitted other than hiking straps and trapezes. Use of the trapeze is limited to the crew member.
  9. There must be one personal flotation device aboard per person that meets all regulatory requirements.
  10. Sail usage on any CORONADO 15 shall be limited to two mainsails and two jibs in any one regatta.
  11. Any holes in the hull that penetrate the forward compartment space or interhull space shall be small enough or so designed to preserve the floatation and watertight integrity of the CORONADO 15.
  12. An anchor is not required.


ARTICLE 17 - Measurement Certificates and Decals
A measurement certificate shall be issued to each CORONADO 15 owner whose boat satisfies the requirements of the BYLAWS. A decal shall be issued annually to each CORONADO 15 owner who is a member in good standing and holds a validated measurement certificate.

A measurement certificate and decal are issued by the Measurement Chairman. A boat shall be measured for purpose of issuing a certificate and decal if:
  1. The boat has been changed since the previous issuance.
  2. The boat is new.
After the full measurement procedure has been performed by the Fleet Measurer. And the payment of national dues, an owner shall receive a measurement certificate and a decal.
  1. A sloop is eligible to race in the C-15 Class if it has a valid measurement certificate and decal. Temporary privileges for participating in regattas other than North American competition may be granted new applicants for a period not to exceed 60 days.
  2. A yacht is subject to remeasurement at any time.
  3. Fleet Measurer's shall not measure their own boats without the supervision of a disinterested Fleet or Association officer.
  4. Change of ownership does not void the measurement certificate and decal providing the new owner is a member in good standing.
  5. No boat will be allowed to participate in North American Regattas without a measurement certificate and decal. Any changes made after validation of the measurement certificate and prior to a North American competition will require a remeasurement to become eligible in the North American competition.
  6. During or after any North American competition, any participation skipper/crew, who is a Member of the Association, may protest another yacht on specific measurement related infractions(s). Protester and the affected yacht or chartered shall both post a measurement fee established for the regatta. The winner of said protest shall have his./her fee refunded and the loser's fee shall go with the requirements of the Bylaws, the next boat(s) in the order of the finishers will be eligible for the disputed places. Boats may be subject to measurement and/or weighing after any race of the competition by order of the Race Chairman. In this case, no fee will be charged.


ARTICLE 18 - Specifications
  1. General
    1. Any mold used to create a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop hull must be approved for use by the Association Board of Directors. Changes in the mold must also be approved by the Association Board of Directors. An official Certificate of Measurement may not be issued to a boat produced on a mold not approved by the Association Board of Directors.
    2. All changed of the CORONADO 15 Class Sloop deviating from these specifications require approval of the Association. Yachts incorporating unapproved changes may be declared ineligible for racing and membership in the Association.
    3. All sloops shall conform to the spirit as well as the letter of these specifications.
    4. The hull number shall be permanently affixed to the hull by the manufacturer. The same number may not be used on more than one CORONADO 15 Sloop. Replacement hulls may use the number if the hull replaced only with the manufacturer's approval.
    5. All measurements, equipment, and characteristics of the CORONADO 15 Class Sloop shall comply with the details listed and described in these specifications and plans. When a specification meaning or intent is questioned, the Measurement Chairman shall respond in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article 16, Racing Rules.
  2. Hull and Equipment
    1. Standing rigging shall be shown on the rigging plan. Shrouds shall be of stainless steel and shall be at least 3/32 inch in diameter. They may be plastic coated.
    2. Structural changes in the hull are permitted unless they result in deviations in the basic shape or equipment locations from positions shown on the hull plan.
    3. The minimum weight shall be 385 pounds and shall include: hull centerboard, rudder, tiller, and extension, permanent installed equipment, mast, boom and all rigging; and shall not include: sails, whisker pole, life preservers, hoist sling and any loose equipment. Ballast required to meet the minimum weight shall be permanently affixed to the hull.
  3. Mast
    1. Any mast extrusion supplied by Catalina Yachts or its representatives as standard equipment for a Coronado 15 yacht, currently or in the past, is legal.

      The mast shall be made from aluminum. The length of the mast extrusion shall be 22 feet and 10 inches (1/2 inch) excluding top and bottom fittings. No mast rotation is permitted. No modifications for the purpose of increasing bending are permitted. No modification for the purpose of stiffening the mast above the gooseneck are permitted.

      Any replacement mast extrusion that is not currently supplied, or was not supplied in the past as original equipment from the factory must meet the basic dimensions and weight (10%) of said extrusions, and be approved by the Measurement Chairmen subject to specifications in Article 10, Section 1a.
    2. A mast partner may be installed in the boat for the purpose of limiting forward or athwartships mast movement only.
    3. There shall be one set of 1-inch wide contrasting bands on the mast, as shown in the rigging plan.
    4. Forestay attachment shall be located 7" (1/2") aft of the tip of the bow, not including the rub rail and on the longitudinal centerline. The forestay must be stainless steel wire attached by Shackle or stay adjuster on the bowplate.
      1. A bowplate is required which will allow for a painter, a forestay, and jib luff wire or tack attachment. Placement shall be in accordance with forestay attaching location. Pad eyes and/or straps will not be allowed in place of the bowplate (no grandfather clause).
    5. In its normal sailing position, the jib halyard turning block shall be located so that the center of the sheave for the turning block is 54-3/4" (1-1/4") from the top of the mast and shall not extend more than 2" forward of the mast. The diameter of the sheave shall be no more that 1-1/8".
  4. Boom
    1. Any boom extrusion supplied by Catalina Yachts or its representatives as standard equipment for a Coronado 15 sloop, currently or in the past, is legal.

      The boom shall be made from aluminum. No modification for the purpose of increasing bending are permitted.

      Any replacement boom extrusion that is not currently supplied, or was not supplied in the past as original equipment from the factory, must meet basic dimensions and weight ( 10%) of said extrusion, and be approved by the Measurement Chairman subject to specifications in Article 10, Section 1a.
    2. There shall be a 1-inch controlling band on the boom. The forward edge of the band shall not be more than 8 feet 11 inches from the aft edge of the blot rope slot in the mast with the boom in place a perpendicular to the mast.
  5. Rudder, Centerboard and Tiller
    1. The rudder and centerboard must be made of solid wood and/or composition. Unless otherwise specified, all dimensions are (1/4").
    2. Rudder specifications -- The rudder may be fixed or beaching type.
      1. Width: 10 " (measured perpendicular to leading edge).
      2. Length: 21 - 1/2" (1/2") from bottom of boat measured perpendicular to transom.
      3. Thickness: 3/4" (1/8") continuous from 22" from the bottom to within 4" or the bottom; 7/8" maximum from this point to bottom. The thickness measurement shall be taken at the thickest point.
      4. Weight: 5 pounds minimum, evenly distributed, pintles on.
      5. Other Dimensions: As shown on the rudder plan. The controlling factor for resolving any discrepancies in the rudder specifications shall be the standard rudder plan view. Dimensions above the boat bottom reference are optional.
      6. Both the fixed and beaching rudder may be raked no further forward than parallel to the transom.
    3. Centerboard Specifications --
      1. Width: 13 - 1/2"
      2. Length: 41 - 1/2" (1") from bottom of boat (board full down)
      3. Thickness: 13/16" (1/8") continuous from the boat bottom reference to within 4" of the bottom of the board; 15/16" maximum from this point to bottom. The thickness measurement shall be taken at the thickest point.
      4. Other Dimensions: As shown on centerboard plan. Dimensions above the boat bottom reference are optional.
      5. Jibing Limitations: the lateral or athwartships movement at the leading edge of the centerboard shall not be greater that 1/4" more than movement at the trailing edge.
      6. Leading Edge Location: The intersection of the leading edge of the centerboard, in the full down position, and the hull shall be between 100-1/8" and 101-3/3" from the transom as measured along the hull bottom. Temporary adjustment of the position is not allowed.
      7. Rake: The leading edge of the centerboard, in the full down position, shall not extend forward of a line perpendicular to the hull, using the hull surface adjacent to the centerboard slot as the perpendicular reference. The centerboard shall have a permanent and positive stop provided in order to prevent any movement of the centerboard past the perpendicular position.
  6. Spreaders
    • Length: 15" minimum (mast to shroud)
    • Location: Refer to rigging plan
  7. Sails
    • Insignia and Numbers:

      Mainsails shall be marked with the CORONADO 15 Class Insignia: top triangle red, bottom triangle blue; triangle line width l"; equilateral triangles 16" maximum width and 12" on vertical; letter C and number 3 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high, line width 1". Position of emblem: center between 1st and 2nd battens back to back). National designation letters and sail numbers shall be 10" high and shall be located below the insignia and above the bottom batten.

      Upon winning the North American Class Championship, a gold chevron approximately 6" in length, may be added to the sail between the leech and the class insignia. Numbers corresponding to the year may be added below the chevron. This honor is made to the skipper, and not the boat, and shall be retained by the skipper for use on any CORONADO 15 Class Sloop he/she may own while still a member of the Association.

      Each fleet may designate a Fleet Champion by the award of a similar blue chevron. Each district may designate a District Champion by the award of a similar red chevron.

    • Rules for Both Sails:

      All sails meeting the requirements of these specifications shall be stamped on the back of the sail by the Fleet Measurer with a miniature replica of the CORONADO 15 Class Insignia. The Fleet Measurer shall include within the insignia, his/her initials and the date the sail was measured.

      The Measurement Chairman shall issue these stamps to all Fleet Measurers. Sails not stamped with the official "C15" stamps, dated and signed by the Fleet Measurer, shall be considered illegal and shall disqualify the boat from racing eligibility. Sails shall be measured and stamped by the Fleet Measurer prior to use in any regatta.

      All sailmakers shall pay a royalty to the Association for each sail made for a CORONADO 15 Class Sloop. A patch attached to the sail near the tack will be used to indicate compliance with the royalty. The patches will be supplied by the Association at a fleet determined by the Board. A grandfather clause will protect any sails made prior to the date the royalty goes into effect.

      Sails shall be made from a woven material, i.e. cloth, except that the jib window and/or jib tell-tale window shall be made from a transparent sheet of film. Colored sails are acceptable for racing. Mylar sails are not acceptable for racing.

    • Measurement Procedure for Sails

      The jib luff shall be measured from the extreme top of the sail to the extreme edge of the tack but excluding the thimbles. The foot shall be measured from the extreme edge of the clew to the extreme edge of the tack, excluding the thimble. The "extreme edge" of the tack or clew is defined as the intersection of cloth.

      The jib luff shall be subject to a direct pull sufficient to remove all wrinkles while it is being measured, and the leech and foot shall be subject to a direct line pull with only that tension applied necessary to remove all wrinkles. The mainsail leech shall be subject to a direct line pull with only that tension applied to remove all wrinkles. The midgirth of both jib and mainsail shall be subject to a direct line pull with only that tension applied to remove all wrinkles.

    • Mainsail Measurement and Rules

      The headboard shall not exceed 5" measured perpendicular to the luff. The midgirth shall not exceed the dimension shown on the sail plan of Figure 6, measured as shown on the midgirth measurement procedure of Figure 7. The leech shall not exceed the dimension shown in the sail plan of Figure 6, measured between the forward edge of the top of the headboard and the clew corner, excluding the boltrope. The leech shall be straight within 1/2" between battens.

      The mainsail luff shall fit within the required set of contrasting bands on the mast. When the sail is hoisted on the mast, the upper edge of the headboard shall be below the lower edge of the top band. The tack shall be attached to the gooseneck fitting with a tackpin no more than 2" from the mast and boom. There shall be a positive stop to prevent downward movement of the gooseneck beyond the top edge of the lower contrasting band. The mainsail may not extend aft beyond the forward edge of the contrasting and on the boom. The foot of the mainsail shall be retained in the boltrope slot on the boom.

      Four battens shall be used in the mainsail. The maximum batten length shall be as shown on the sail plan of Figure 6. The only required measurement for battens is their length. The upper batten shall be a full batten (luff to leech). The battens shall be equally spaced within 6" measured center-to-center down the leech edge of the mainsail. The top batten picket center shall be located a minimum of 50" down from the top of the headboard when measured along the luff.

      Cunningham holes a permitted in the luff or foot of the mainsail. The distance from the tackpin center to the cunningham hole center shall be no longer than 8".

      There shall be no stiffeners other than the four battens and the headboard in the mainsail.

    • Jibsail Measurement and Rules

      Window: The jibsail shall have a rectangular window measuring 12" high and 24" wide. The forward lower corner of the window shall be located as shown on the sail plan of Figure 6. Tolerance on all window dimensions shall be 4". A single jib tell-tale window not to exceed a total area of 25 square inches is allowed.

      Sheets for the jibsail shall be rigged and controlled outside the mast shrouds. No part of the jibsheet passing through the fairlead or block shall be inboard of the inside edge of the fairlead track. Jib fairlead tracks shall not be located outside of the area originally provided by the factory. In addition, they shall conform to the measurements shown on Figure 2.

      Jib dimensions shall be as shown on the sail plan of Figure 6.

      No battens, headboards, or other stiffeners are permitted in the jib.

      The jib tack or luff wire shall be affixed on the longitudinal centerline aft of the forestay.
  8. Whisker Pole
    1. The whisker pole and its use shall conform to USYRU requirements for spinnaker poles.
    2. The maximum distance between the closest parts of the mast and the center of the pole's clew end fitting (spike, clip, snap, etc.) shall be 96". The whisker pole shall not be stored aboard the boat in any manner that will extend the basic length of the hull, mast or boom.
  9. Mast Partner
    1. The mast partner shall function to restrict athwartships only movement of the mast. It shall act no higher than 15" above the fiberglass mast step base.
    2. Boats with hull number 2460 and above may use the mast partner provided as part of the hull.
    3. Mast partners on boats with hull numbers below 2460 may remain as the existed on May 1, 1979.
    4. Any mast partner modified or rebuilt after May 1, 1979, must conform to the following specifications:
      1. The width of the mast partner shall not exceed 32".
      2. No part of the partner may extend aft to less than 110" from the transom.
    5. The mast partner shall not restrict opening and closing of the cuddy.
  10. Mast Stop
    1. The mast stop shall function to restrict forward only movement of the mast. It shall act no higher than 16" above the fiberglass mast step base.
    2. The design of the mast stop shall not provide a mechanical advantage of more than 2:1.


ARTICLE 19 - MODIFICATIONS
General:
  1. This article shall provide the specifications for all modifications that are allowed on any CORONADO 15 Class Sloop. It shall contain a list of Association approved extra equipment and the rules (if required) to which any apparatus must conform. It shall also contain a list of conditionally disallowed equipment. Additions to the extra equipment list and deletions from the disallowed list must follow Bylaws change procedures as outlined in Article 14 and 16, Section 1.
  2. Approved Extra Equipment List
    1. Adjustable mainsail outhaul and downhaul (cunningham)
    2. Boom vang - The boom vang must be connected to a single attachment point on the boom and the mast or mast step. No boom vang tracks or traveller is allowed.
    3. Halyard Locks (allowed for both main and jib)
    4. Anchor
    5. Hiking strap
    6. Barney post with or without compass
    7. Compass(es)
    8. Rudder travel limiters
    9. Jib furling gear
    10. Chainplate (clevis plate) boots
    11. Traveler car adjustment
    12. Trapeze (attached to mast +/- 2 inches form shroud attachment)
    13. Mast Partner
    14. Beaching rudder
    15. Jib without luff hanks
    16. Telescoping hiking stick
    17. Tapered battens
    18. Mast Stop
    19. Main Sheet traveler
  3. Disallowed equipment
    1. Barber haulers
    2. Reaching hooks
    3. Halyards Internal to mast
    4. Weighed or wet clothing for additional ballast
    5. Jib fairleads that change the lead position athwartships
    6. Diamond or jumper stays
    7. Lower shrouds
    8. Zipper luff or foot on mainsail or jib
    9. Spinnaker
    10. Forestay enclosed in jib luff (except jib furling - see measurement rulings.)
    11. Turbulence generators - These are defined as any device added to or any change made to mast, boom, rigging, or sails expressly for the purpose of generating aerodynamic turbulence that would result in increased aerodynamic efficiency or extra lift.
    12. No temporary coating of grease, graphite , pot lead, or any lubricants to hull, centerboard and rudder.
    13. Leach line
    14. Monofilament or rod in jib luff (as opposed to wire rope)
    15. Greater than 2:1 purchase on jib halyard
    16. Mast pusher or thruster
  4. Measurement Chairman Rulings




Last Updated 07/28/97
         by Will Moore