ISAF : Beijing Olympics 2008 : Information requests

Requests for Information

Below are details of all the Requests for Information from athletes, coaches and teams and the responses from the Organizing Committee.

No	Event	Nation	Date	Text
135		RUS	20 Aug 08	Request: I ask to put 3 containers for Russian Sailing Team for loading on container's parking on 21st August 2008.
135		RUS	20 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted. But you can only move the containers into the addition container parking area.
134		MEX	20 Aug 08	Request: We kindly request to get authorization for 2 empty Schenker containers to come into the Olympic Marina to be packed with our equipment on the 21st of August in the morning.
134		MEX	20 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, request granted. But these 2 empty containers can be only permitted to enter the additional container parking area outside but close to the venue.
133		POR	20 Aug 08	Request: We kindly request to have in additional container area a second container from 21st to 25th to take out Star boat from venue. Schenker will be responsible for container loading and unloading.
133		POR	20 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted.
132	49er Open	ITA	18 Aug 08	Request: I kindly request to the International Jury all the documentation with the decision and motivation in reference to the Protest No.66: Race Committee Protestor, DEN 49er Protestee in Race 16.
132	49er Open	ITA	18 Aug 08	Reply: The complete decision will be posted on the event website.
131	Tornado Open	BEL	18 Aug 08	Request: (Tornado & Laser Radial) 1) Is it possible to receive 2 containers on the additional zone between 18th and 21st of August? So we can load boats and ribs after our classes have finished. 2) Can we bring in 2 laser radials for shipping after the medal race (into the additional container zone)?
131	Tornado Open	BEL	18 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, you can. But the move in time of the container should be before 12:00 or after 17:30.
130		SWE	17 Aug 08	Request: We request permission to bring a container to the outside container area for loading boats before the team leaves Qingdao. We need the container at the site on Tuesday the 19th (or Wednesday the 20th) of August.
130		SWE	18 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted. But the container moved in time should before 12:00 or after 17:30.
129	Laser Men	AUT	17 Aug 08	Request: Lost bib (size S) on water today. I would like to ask the permission to race with a blank bib on 18th August.
129	Laser Men	AUT	18 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted.
128	RS:X Men	BUL	17 Aug 08	Request: Today before the race No.6 was on the coach boat changing my wet suit. The wind took my sail and hit me. I have dropped my bib and it flies in the water. The waves took it, and it disappeared. I would like to ask the permission to race tomorrow with a blank bib, which will replace the lost one.
128	RS:X Men	BUL	17 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted.
127	470 Women	BRA	17 Aug 08	Request: Due to the rain, we ask permission to place our boat under the tent in front of the change room in order to fix our centerboard case plastic from 11:00 to 19:00.
127	470 Women	BRA	17 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted.
126		GBR	16 Aug 08	Request: 19th August: Move 1x container to the additional container area. Between 19th - 22nd August: Move 4x containers to the additional container area for loading of GBR boats. 24th August: Remove container 9828188 from the Olympic Venue. All containers measurements for Team GBR will be handled by Air Sea Transport.
126		GBR	16 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted.
125	Star Men	BRA	16 Aug 08	Request: Can you provide us the wind direction and speed data from buoy A, Taipingjiao and Olympic Sailing Center Station? We need information from 18:10 to 18:40 on 15th August with as much detail as possible.
125	Star Men	BRA	16 Aug 08	Reply: Ok, please go to the Metrology & Hydrology office 1 (B218 Room in the Administration Centre) after 11:00am today.
124	Star Men	SWE	14 Aug 08	Request: The national code "SWE" was put on by the organizers in the measurement tent on our Star mainsail. The position of the letters are in the correct position but the port side is higher than the starboard side. We cannot take these oversize letters off the sail without risking damaging the cloth. As this happened through no fault of our own request permission to use the sail as is. Correcting the error by the organizers may affect our position in the regatta negatively.
124	Star Men	SWE	14 Aug 08	Reply: Permission granted.
123		FRA	14 Aug 08	Request: Is it possible to receive from Schenker 4 extra containers on the additional zone from the 19th August? We could load them with the boats and ribs time after time the classes finish.
123		FRA	14 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted. The operation time should be before 9:30am or after 17:30pm .
122	Tornado Open	ESP	14 Aug 08	Request: The coach boat is carrying some spares,a jib, a mainsail, a bowsprit, etc. Under SI 1.3, boats may be required to carry a camera on the bowsprit. If the bowsprit is broken, there is a new race and we should replace it: 1)What to do with the camera? Should we install it on the same position on the new bowsprit? 2) If the answer is yes, what to do if there is no time to do it? Could the measurer or the coach have a similar weight to install on the same place?
122	Tornado Open	ESP
121	Tornado Open	GRE	14 Aug 08	Request: Tornado fleet has two different gennaker shapes. In our opinion, if the goal of the spare is just to replace the racing gennaker when it is damaged, racing gennaker and spare gennaker should have similar performance and that means similar shapes. Normal gennaker and the new code0 have very different performance downwind and only code0 could be use upwind. For us it does not make sense to measure a code0 like racing gennaker and a normal gennaker like spare, could a Tornado do it?
121	Tornado Open	GRE	14 Aug 08	Reply: The use of a spare spinnaker is controlled by M.R.8.5, and is only in the event of genuine damage. The race sail and the spare can be any sail which conforms to Tornado Class Rules.
120		ESP	14 Aug 08	Request: Tomorrow, August 15, 3 of our containers are arriving to enter into the additional container area. 1) Who can give us authorization therefore? 2) What are the opening hours to that area?
120		ESP	14 Aug 08	Reply: Considering the spectator flow and logistic operation practice, please move in your containers on 18th or 19th August before 9:30am or after 17:30pm.
119		GER	14 Aug 08	Request: We kindly ask for permission to bring 2 containers (40') and 1 truck into the outside container storage area on 19 and 20 August for loading.
119		GER	14 Aug 08	Reply: Request granted. The operation time should be before 9:30am or after 17:30pm .
118	Star Men	GER	14 Aug 08	Request: 1)Does the Star Class Rule 31.2.3 restrict the crew from holding the shrouds while standing downwind? 2)Does it also restrict the crew from holding the shroud when roll gybing the boat?
118	Star Men	GER	14 Aug 08	Reply: 1)No.2)Yes.
117		ITA	14 Aug 08	Request: The Italian team asks if it is possible to park 4 containers (40') in the outside loading area on August 18th. Thank for a prompt kind reply.
117		ITA	14 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, request granted. But the operation should be before 9:30am or after 17:30pm to avoid the spectators flow.
116	Finn Open	SWE	14 Aug 08	Request: (Finn and Star) Request sequence Number 109 clarification please. For example: may a heavy wind sail be replaced by another heavy wind sail that is not approved and stamped for this event?
116	Finn Open	SWE	14 Aug 08	Reply: Yes. But the procedures in Measurement Regulation 11.4 or 11.5 shall be followed.
115	Tornado Open	ESP	13 Aug 08	Request: In our opinion, Tornado Class Rules do not adopt the full ERS. The ERS should be made applicable by the class rules. Tornado Class Rules never states that the class adopts the full ERS, only some parts of it, specifically never adopts Part 2 definitions, then ERS C3.1 definition of class rules is not adopt by the Tornado Class Rules. Please could the organizers to review the questions reference 99?
115	Tornado Open	ESP	13 Aug 08	Reply: The jury has reviewed the matter and find no reason to add to or change the answer given to question 99.
114	Star Men	GBR	13 Aug 08	Request: Please can one of our Star athletes sail the practice race with a blank bib as the original has been misplaced in the boat park.
114	Star Men	GBR	13 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, you can wear a blank bib until you get a new one with NOC code from SID.
113	Star Men	GBR	13 Aug 08	Request: Following remedial work required to the GBR Star, as required by the measurer, and now complete to his satisfaction, please can you approve the following: 1) Removal of Star from measurement tent prior to painting (not required by measurer, but desirable by athletes) to allow athlete participation in the practice race. 2) Immediately after sailing on 14th August the repaired area will be painted and available for any further checks as required by the measurer.
113	Star Men	GBR	13 Aug 08	Reply: Permission granted. Please liaise with measurer for final check.
112	49er Open	GBR	13 Aug 08	Request: Please could we get the information from the GPS unit on the pin end start vessel on course 'B' boat. Specifically the 5 minutes leading up to the start of our first race boat, we have submitted a request for redress after being scored OCS and believe the start vessel may have dragged in the tide.
112	49er Open	GBR	13 Aug 08	Reply: There was no GPS system in use on 49er Class today. The GPS was used on area A.
111	RS:X Men	POR	13 Aug 08	Request: RS:X batten No.6 breaks often, reason why it was given two No.6 battens. In normal conditions sailors can easy see that No.6 batten is breaking and before it happens, they change the batten. RS:X measurer only allows change of batten after it breaks and not when can be seen that it will break. We kindly request to be allowed batten change before it breaks because RS:X sail with broken batten affects the performance seriously.
111	RS:X Men	POR	14 Aug 08	Reply: Batten replacement will only be allowed in case of breakage or evidence of visual / physical signs of risk of breakage.
110		ITA	12 Aug 08	Request: To the measurer of the Tornado Class Mr. Leo Sanchez: 1) Is it possible to consider my system to stop the gennaker halyard on the mast a halyard guide rule F3h(a)3? Or is it allowed by some other rule or shall I put somewhere else on the main beam? 2) Is it possible to short a little bit the end of the mast spreaders? 3) Is it possible to change the pulleys of the gennaker halyard in the top of the mast with another not provided from the builder?
110		ITA	12 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No, the gennaker halyard guide is the fitting 8180mm approx from mast datum point. The gennaker halyard cleat may be on the mast. 2) Spreaders-The edges may be trimmed to avoid carving jib and gennaker. This is deemed preventative maintenance. 3) Gennaker halyard block with attachment - the block and rope may be replaced with similar items(F.7.3 (C)).
109	Finn Open	SWE	12 Aug 08	Request: (Finn & Star) May a severely damaged sail/boom (including whisker pool) be replaced afloat by an item made for similar conditions? Or shall it be replaced by another measured and marked sail/boom?
109	Finn Open	SWE	12 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, Measurement Regulation 11.5 applies.
108		SWE	12 Aug 08	Request: Does the Race Committee boat in SI qualify as a mark (RRS Definitions)?
108		SWE	13 Aug 08	Reply: With respect to the Sailing Instructions, the Race Committee boats in SI 12.3, SI 12.4, SI 12.5 and SI 14.3 are marks.
107	Tornado Open	ARG	12 Aug 08	Request: 1) Is it possible to put the gennaker halyard cleat and turning block to the mast? 2) Cunningham cleat turning blocks should be spin lock or can be old fitting system?
107	Tornado Open	ARG	12 Aug 08	Reply: 1) Yes. 2) Optional.
106	Star Men	GBR	12 Aug 08	Request: In order to complete work required on the GBR Star, as required by the Star Class Measurer, please can you grant dinghy park access, for accredited staff, outside of normal operating hours. The repair work may require late dinghy park access tonight and will require early dinghy park access tomorrow morning, the 13th August. Thank you.
106	Star Men	GBR	12 Aug 08	Reply: Request is granted. (If necessary) please present a copy of this paper to the security at access control point.
105		GBR	12 Aug 08	Request: Please can you supply the "individual race results with mark roundings" sheet in A4 format, as on the notice board to the teams pigeon holes. Double sided printing would mean no more paper is required than the A5 size currently supplied. Thank you.
105		GBR	12 Aug 08	Reply: Sorry, to facilitate a Green Olympics, I am afraid we cannot do that for consideration of environmental protection.
104		HUN	12 Aug 08	Request: According to our boat transport after the sailing event, I would like to clarify the logistic of our container. Empty container enter to the sailing venue / container area on 20th Aug. Loading the container / boats, powerboat on 20th or 21st Aug (We need two hours for loading). Arrival the container from Olympic harbour on 20th to 22nd Aug. We have a contract with schedule Company for a 40 Ft container by HUN Olympic Committee.
104		HUN	12 Aug 08	Reply: 1) Yes, empty container can enter the Additional Container Area on the 20th Aug. 2) Yes, you can loading the container in the Additional Container Area.
103	Laser Radial Women	ARG	12 Aug 08	Request: This sailor's bib did not arrive as agreed. So she has to go racing today with a blank bib. Please give permission. Many thanks!
103	Laser Radial Women	ARG	12 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, permission is given.
102	Tornado Open	GBR	12 Aug 08	Request: GBR Tornado requests permission to use the Olympic bibs without the country code. The original bibs were stolen from the boat park. Many thanks.
102	Tornado Open	GBR	12 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, you can use it until you get a new bib with your NOC code from the SID.
101	Laser Men	DEN	11 Aug 08	Request: A boat is approaching the start line on stb tack 30 seconds before the start. An upwind current is carrying the boat toward the start line. She back her sail still carrying the main on her port side and as a result of that she: 1) Is beyond doubt moving "backward" trough the water looking at her hull and rudder. 2) She is still moving "forward" over the ground phisically approaching the start mark and beyond doubt decreasing the distance to the mark. Is the boat "moving astern" will regard to RRS 20.3 yes or no?
101	Laser Men	DEN	12 Aug 08	Reply: A boat is moving astern if it is sailing backwards through the water, irrespective of its movement over the ground. In your example, the answer is yes.
100	Laser Men	TUR	11 Aug 08	Request: Because my sailing bag has been stolen(or lost) today in the boat port, I would like to get permission to wear a bib with no national code on it. Thank you for your understanding. My new bib should ready in 3-4 days.
100	Laser Men	TUR	11 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, permising is granted.
99	Tornado Open	ESP	11 Aug 08	Request: Would the international jury consider it an error/ omission for the organizing authority not to have include the Tornado Class Rules changes in the Notice of Race ( As requirement by RRS J1.2(9))? If the answer to the above question is yes, would the organizing authority/race committee consider reinstating the Tornado Class Rules Appendix C1 standard sailing instructions, 11.4 and 11.5? If this was done then no boats would be able to claim a significant disadvantage from this error/omission.
99	Tornado Open	ESP	12 Aug 08	Reply: No. The Notice of Race does not change the Tornado Class Rules. The Tornado Class adopts the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS). The ERS C3.1 define the class rules as 'The rules that specify the boat as she shall be used for racing'. The Tornado Class Rules Appendix C are not, therefore, class rules. They are conditions that the Tornado Class may impose on an event when they are organizing authority or by agreement between the Tornado Class and the Organizing Authority for a particular event, through the event sailing instructions. These rules have not been incorporated into the sailing instructions for this event and therefore have no standing.
98	Laser Men	GBR	11 Aug 08	Request: Laser class rule 13 states "The bailer may be sealed with tape, filler or glue along its edge where it joins the hull and at the screw hole." Measurement regulation 3.9 states that "Athletes may…use adhesive tape according to the class rules." The only specified maximum dimensions of "tape" in the Equipment Rules of Sailing, Measurement Regulations and Laser Class Rules, is in the Laser Class Rules 14(d). Question: Is it permissible to cover the whole of the bailer area with a single sheet of self adhesive plastic film, cutting an area for the bailer to protrude through?
98	Laser Men	GBR	11 Aug 08	Reply: No
97	Laser Radial Women	BEL	11 Aug 08	Request: Can you please check if the personal buoyancy used by the individual competition complies with the specification as mentioned in M.R.2.2?
97	Laser Radial Women	BEL	12 Aug 08	Reply: No. Personal buoyancy must comply with M.R.2.2. The onus is on the competitor to prove compliance with an equivalent standard if not EN393 or ISO12402-5 and if not covered by class rules.
96		ESP	10 Aug 08	Request: SI 14 change of the next leg of the course, SI 14.3 Shall a boat to round the nearby mark or just to leave to port?
96		ESP	11 Aug 08	Reply: As stated in SI 14.3: 'A boat must pass between the race committee boat signalling the change of the next leg and the nearby mark, leaving the race committee boat to starboard and the mark to port.'
95	RS:X Men	NZL	10 Aug 08	Request: Measurement Regulation 5.10 prohibits the removal of supplied boats and equipment from the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre. Our sailors wish to store these boards and all equipment in our container to avoid the risk of damage in the congested tent. Please confirm that this is permitted.
95	RS:X Men	NZL	11 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, you can store them in your container in the container park inside the venue. New answer at 10:00 12th August: No, RS:X should be stored in the RS:X tent.
94		DEN	10 Aug 08	Request: If you are visiting the venue on a Guest Pass will it be allowed to bring the guest inside the administration center if the guest is accompanied with a member of the NOC delegation?
94		DEN	10 Aug 08	Reply: Sorry. He/She cannot. It is against the IOC accreditation policy.
93	Star Men	POR	10 Aug 08	Request: 1) Due to very specific Qingdao wind conditions, normally very light, current very strong and far distance of race area E (approx. 5 miles), in large number of situations it is not possible to reach area E without towing. 2) NOR defined a maximum number of coach boats per country taking in account the entry events of that country. So it is not possible to have a coach boat for each event. 3) NOC's has a limited number of officials for all sports and, in some situations, NOC's are not giving as many officials as sailing teams would like to have. 4) For towing 2 stars till area E it is needed a boat with engine over 70hp. 5)In conclusion, we may say that there are not enough coach boat, in quantity and power, to tow all stars to racing area E and from racing area E to marina. We kindly ask organization to provide towing from Olympic marina to race area E and from race area E to Olympic marina for the star class. A towing time-table could be defined according to race schedule.
93	Star Men	POR	11 Aug 08	Reply: The NOR was amended to allow one coach boat per event. No towing service will be provided.
92	RS:X Men	CYP	10 Aug 08	Request: Our coach boat of RSX Women has engine problem which is not flexible by the official engineers. We request to change that boat registered to a rented one from LingBo 5.5m rib with evinrude 70 engine. New insurance document for our insurance presented.
92	RS:X Men	CYP	10 Aug 08	Reply: Please just go to the Sports Information Desk for re-registration of your coach boats.
91		BRA	10 Aug 08	Request: 1) Is it possible for a coach boat to return to marina while boats are racing? 2) What is the procedure if we need to tow a boat to the marina for repairing?
91		BRA	10 Aug 08	Reply: 1) Yes. 2) No procedure specified.
90	Yngling Women	RUS	10 Aug 08	Request: 1) Can the mainsheet be un-attached from the traveller during racing? 2) Can the backstay be un-attached from its adjustment roper during racing? 3) Can Yngling use weed sticks for this event only?
90	Yngling Women	RUS	10 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No 2) No 3) No
89	RS:X Men	NZL	10 Aug 08	Request: We had been verbally informed that there will be a boat on the water carrying replacement equipment in the event of breakages in a race where there is a further race scheduled that day. Please confirm the position.
89	RS:X Men	NZL	10 Aug 08	Reply: It is intended that there will be a boat with a limited amount of spare equipment on board. It will be have a measurer flag.
88		ESP	9 Aug 08	Request: SI THE COURSES 11.2 One or both gates may be replaced by single marks to be left to port. ATTACHMENT 3 says "Mark rounding order". When the gate is replaced by single mark shall a boat to round the mark or just to leave it to port?
88		ESP	10 Aug 08	Reply: See SI 11.2 - "One or both gates may be replaced by single mark, Mark 3 and Mark 4 respectively, to be left to port".
87	Tornado Open	USA	9 Aug 08	Request: 1) A) Do the class rules prohibit the use of any of mandatory fittings listed in F.3.4 that are not supplied by the mast manufacturer? B) if the answer to question 1(A) is yes, which class rule states this prohibition? 2) Can a mandatory fitting listed in F.3.4 be modified after being received from the mast manufacturer, assuming the modifications fit within the class rule specifications? Note: it is likely that a majority of the Tornado competitors at the Olympic Regatta are planning to use fittings listed in F.3.4 that are replacements of, or modifications from, the fittings supplied by the mast manufacturer. This includes the rounding of spreader tips, and the replacement or modification of the spinnaker halyard strop and block, and the main halyard sheave. We see no rule prohibiting this, and are concerned that the July 31, 2008, Interpretation of the 2008 Tornado Class Rules by ISAF suggests that such a rule exists, and could create an undesirable situation.
87	Tornado Open	USA	11 Aug 08	Reply: 1) A) F3.4 Spreaders - standard Marstrom item - the edges may be trimmed to avoid catching jib and spinnaker. This is deemed preventative maintenance. Masthead fitting - Marstrom - mainsail halyard sheave may be replaced by a similar sheave. (Running rigging F.7.3(c)) Gennaker halyard guide - standard Marstrom fitting only (this is not deemed running rigging). Gennaker halyard block with attachment - the block and rope may be replaced with similar items. (Running rigging F.7.3(c)) Gooseneck fitting - standard Marstrom only. Heel fitting - standard Marstrom only. Diamond stay attachment - standard Marstrom only. Diamond stay attachment - may be replaced with similar fitting. (Standing Rigging - Optional F.6.3(b)) 1) B) The Tornado Class Rules are closed class rules. The basis of the rule is that items need to be permitted. 2) No - modifications are not permitted with the exception of the spreaders - standard Marstrom item - the edges may be trimmed to avoid catching jib and spinnaker. This is deemed preventative maintenance. The answer to 1(A) addresses items which may be replaced.
86		DEN	9 Aug 08	Request: When a boat is afloat and Y flag is not displayed a shore nor committee boat, does the competitor have to wear lifejacket while racing? If not are they required to have a lifejacket in the boat?
86		DEN	10 Aug 08	Reply: 1) Only when required by the class rules. 2) Yes. See rule 1.2.
85	Yngling Women	FIN	9 Aug 08	Request: Please change the priority list for flags on mainsails so that Yngling is #1. I emphasize the fact that boats currently sailing with mainsails that have flags are disadvantaged. Jerome Pels emphasized today that the "look of the games" stickers should be on all sails so that those who currently have them are not disadvantaged. The flag on a Yngling mainsail is quite a bit larger and I assume that it is a bigger disadvantage. The organizers should take responsibility for installing the flags overnight and as soon as possible because if we wait until a reserve day we are disadvantaged every race we sail with the flag. I do not think the "extra work" and "inconvenience" burden should be placed on the teams that followed the original NOR and SI's. Please provide an answer by end of racing today.
85	Yngling Women	FIN	10 Aug 08	Reply: The Yngling class is the priority to get flag decals on all mainsail. The replacement decals will be on-site.
84	Tornado Open	FRA	9 Aug 08	Request: Our coach boat #28 is out of order. Ling Boo Company cannot fix it and we would like to rent one coach boat from this company. We'll provide an insurance certification from the French Insurance company. If you agree, can you provide us new stickers? Thank you for your comprehension.
84	Tornado Open	FRA	9 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, agreed. Please go to the SID ask for the registration of this new changed boat and the stickers will be issued after that.
83	Yngling Women	RUS	9 Aug 08	Request: 1)Can it be confirmed that rigging screws in class rule C9.5(a)(1) are fittings for the adjustment of rigging? 2)Do the Yngling class rules differentiate between rigging screws in C9.5(a)(1) and C9.5(a)(2)? If so what is the difference? 3)In relation to Notice to Sailors No.9 Yngling Q+A 2 answer number(1) regarding forestays. As the Yngling Class rules are closed (Yngling Rules Part 11, first sentence) and no mention is made of specifically allowing adjustment of the backstay, do we assume that this is not allowed?
83	Yngling Women	RUS	9 Aug 08	Reply: 1)Yes. 2)Maximum length, shroud adjusters are mandatory where as forestay rigging screw is optional, shroud adjusting is mentioned under use where as forestay adjustment is job. 3)Wrong, C7.2 allows control systems for the backstay therefore the use is permitted.
82	Yngling Women	GER	9 Aug 08	Request: Would the MC kindly allow the use of a weed stick for this event in the Yngling Class? As we have seen in training prior to the event, there can be stifling amounts of weed in the water and we would appreciate an exception for the Olympics. Thank you.
82	Yngling Women	GER	10 Aug 08	Reply: No. Weed sticks are not permitted for the Yngling Class.
81	Yngling Women	NED	9 Aug 08	Request: "In Notice to Sailors No.9 you answer the following question: Q: If the jib is up and there is tension on the jib halyard in such a way that the forestay is slack. Is that allowed? A: Yes. With the Yngling rig in light conditions you have to pull some tension on the halyard of the jib to pull the mast forward. Question: Do you agree that by pulling the jib halyard in such a way that the forestay is slack you use the halyard beyond its intended function, which infringes the closed class rules and is in contradiction with YNGLING CLASS RULES INTERPRETATION, YNG2008_INT_070408? In Notice to Sailors No.9 MAST TRIM DOWNWIND you give answered the following question. Q: Is it allowed to remove the slack from the rigging by deflecting the forestay; 4) With jib lowered to sheet the foot of the jib aggressively, beyond the tension required to stop the sail dragging in the water to take up slack? A: 4) Yes, the jib is attached by hanks to the forestay and the jib sheet is used to trim the jib. These items are permitted by the class rules. The answers implies that it is allowed to sheet the foot of the jib aggressively when the jib is lowered, even beyond the tension required to stop the sail dragging in the water. Question: 1.How is it possible to trim a lowered jib? 2.Do you agree that if you sheet the foot of the jib beyond the tension required to stop the sail dragging in the water, you use a sheet beyond its intended function, which infringes the closed class rules?"
81	Yngling Women	NED	9 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No. the intended purpose is to keep the jip up and that is what it does. Second there are other legal ways to tow the mast forward in light conditions. 2)Take the sheet off and see what happens with the sail while sailing on a reach 3)It is still used to pull this jib.
80	Finn Open	GRE	9 Aug 08	Request: Please: 1)Explain me how many stickers we have to put on Finn sails? (flags, NOC names Beijing2008???) 2)Is it possible for me to help (support) from other countries (coach boat regulations 11.1)?
80	Finn Open	GRE	9 Aug 08	Reply: 1)Finn sails need National Flags, NOC letters, sailor's names and Beijing2008 logo to be put on. 2)Yes.
79		SUI	9 Aug 08	Request: Coach boat regulations Point 5.2: Could you please give us a clear definition of the warding "racing sessions"?
79		SUI	10 Aug 08	Reply: A 'racing session' for a specific course area starts at the warning signal for the first class to start on that course area, and finishes when racing for all classes on that course area has been completed, postponed or abandoned.
78		SUI	9 Aug 08	Request: Sailing Instructions attachment 3-course areas: a) Trapezoid outer Could you please confirm that on the last downwind make (3s) could be passed on port or on starboard?
78		SUI	10 Aug 08	Reply: Yes.
77	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: 1) Is any slack in the standing rigging allowed to be taken up by using any of the fittings listed in Yngling class rule C7.2(g) Hull Fittings Optional, or any of the items listed in Yngling Class Rule C9.6 Running Rigging? 2) Would any allowable equipment being used to perform its defined function, which is rigged or being used in such a way that it has a secondary benefit of holding the mast forward, break Yngling Class Rules (see last paragraph of the Introduction)
77	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: 1) Items are defined by use. 2) If holding the mast forward is a secondary benefit. This benefit is secondary. The equipment should perform its defined primary function though.
76		FIN	8 Aug 08	Request: Finland has installed the flag originally required by NoR 3.3 in a smooth and hopefully permanent way. We run the risk of permanently damaging the mainsail by removing the flag but may be disadvantaged by its weight on the mainsail compared to sails that do not have a flag. We request permission to measure in 2nd mainsail without a flag for use if we choose not to use the one with a flag. When other countries carry the required flags we will pay for a new mainsail if the removal of the flag damage, the sail and the organizers are never able to provide flags for use by other countries?
76		FIN	8 Aug 08	Reply: Please refer to the options in my answers to your previous question.
75	Yngling Women	RUS	8 Aug 08	Request: Is it permitted to carry a weed stick in Yngling boat during racing at this event only? Is it permitted to carry a current stick in Yngling boat during racing at this event only?
75	Yngling Women	RUS	10 Aug 08	Reply: No. Weed sticks are not permitted for the Yngling Class.
74		GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Due to the difficulties experienced in affixing country flag stickers to Dacron mainsails, please could the organisers confirm that it is not required to carry country flags on sails during racing. Currently the stickers appeal to have offering adhesive qualities, resulting in inequalities between countries/equal stickers is against the principles of good sportsmanship and fair competition.
74		GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: See Notice No. 5
73		GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Coach Boat Regs 7.1--Please confirm that it is not prohibited to carry two GPS receivers (1 for use and 1 spare) under 7.1 of the Coach Boat Regs.
73		GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: Only one GPS receivers may be on board a coach boat.
72		GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Please can the race officer / competition manager confirm that there will be a notice posted ASAP when it is decided that there will be no change to schedule of races as outlined in SI 5
72		GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: We will do this if we can.
71		GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Bearing in mind the recent issues regarding large amounts of weed on the field of play, please can the organisers permit the use of weed sticks by all competitors for this event only.
71		GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: Boats in the Star Class may use a weed stick in accordance with the Class Rules. Weed sticks are not permitted in other classes. There is no exception to normal class rules.
70		ESP	8 Aug 08	Request: Coach Boat Regulation--Following point 1.11, can a coach boat give assistance to competing nations whose no support personnel is on board the coach boat? (i.e. towing to or from the course, five spare gear, food etc.)
70		ESP	8 Aug 08	Reply: Yes
69		ESP	8 Aug 08	Request: When, for a particular event, all races have not been sailed accordingly to the schedule, the next reserve day will be used. Q1: If more than 2 races (3 for 49er) are missing, what is the maximum number of races that can be sailed on that reserve day? Q2: If only 1 race (2 for 49er) is missing, is there a possibility to sail 2 races (3 for 49er) on that reserve day to be ahead of schedule in case i.e.. of adverse weather forecast?
69		ESP	8 Aug 08	Reply: Q1: SI 8.3 specifies the number of races scheduled, however, SI 5 permits the schedule to be changed. Q2: Yes. SI 5 permits a change of schedule.
68		ESP	8 Aug 08	Request: When only 5 or less races have been sailed in the opening series on the last scheduled day or reserve day, the series will be completed on the scheduled medal race day. Question: Shall it be completed only to a maximum of 6 races or is there a possibility to extend it?
68		ESP	8 Aug 08	Reply: According to SI 8.8, only to a maximum of 6.
67	49er Open	ESP	8 Aug 08	Request: If 6 or more races have been completed, the medal race will be sailed on the scheduled day. Question: Does the same number of races apply to the 49er for the opening series?
67	49er Open	ESP	8 Aug 08	Reply: Yes.
66	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Request: It is 26 hours to the start of the first Yngling race. The Finnish Team has applied the supplied Finnish Flag the mainsail. This was a 4 hours project and with great skill and care exercised the flag is smooth and well attached to the sail. We have done exactly what the regulations have stated and we require that other countries do the same to provide fair competition. Any change in the regulations at this stage is extremely unfair and actually penalized our team for following the regulations. If the sticker is removed, we are further penalized for its proper installation by potentially damaging our best mainsail and will also be penalized by the very high probability.
66	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Reply: The options available are: 1) Leave the flag on the mainsail. 2) Remove the flag. 3) 'Measure-In' a replacement (in which case, see the class measurer).
65	Yngling Women	GER	8 Aug 08	Request: Will it be allowed to use a weed stick in the Yngling Class?
65	Yngling Women	GER	8 Aug 08	Reply: No, but if there is a request to allows weedsticks for this event only the MC would take that into consideration!
64		CHN	8 Aug 08	Request: 1. Some measurers have been conducting a ' Dip-test' using a 5kg weight. Can it be confirmed that personal buoyancy that meets the requirements of this test to the satisfaction of the measurer also meet the requirement of the event? 2. if they answer to question 1 is no then shall competitors we represent personal buoyancy for equipment control?
64		CHN	8 Aug 08	Reply: Yes. The RS:X Class Rules prescribe the test referred to, which satisfies Measurement Regs 2.2 which says: personal buoyancy shall comply with the specific class Rules. Other classes depend on Class rules and MR 2.2.
63	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Request: Are following actions allowed in order to stabilize the mast during racing: 1. Having a line around the forestay pulling it back. 2. Using the jib sheet or end of spinnaker halyard around the forestay and pulling the forestay back with either one. 3. Hold the forestay beak with hand /foot/ line that you hold in your hand. 4. Having the bungy ( that holds the jib down going downwind) around the forestay. 5. attaching the jib halyard to the deck? If not , please specify the penalty for these actions.
63	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No. See Q&A. 2) No. See Q&A 3)See Q&A 4) If the bungy is attached to the forestay it becomes a forestay control and is not allowed. 5) No, YNG2008_070408 interprtation.
62	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Request: Can a person (official) be at the Yngling weight measurement point at 9:00, so the weighing can start on time? For the practice race the official showed up at 9:20. Last year the average was about 9:30. Our team operates on a tight schedule so please start at 9:00.
62	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Reply: The weighing will start at 9:00 on every race day for Yngling Class.
61	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Request: May the jib line be used to sheet the mainsail in on a downwind leg? Many of Yngling sailors are very used to using the jib line like a sheet. If you by accident do it, out of habit, unintentionally, what are the consequences?
61	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No, see Q&A 08/08/08, gybing line and mainsheet 2) Somebody could protest you, and have you disqualified. A breach of a class rule while racing will result in disqualification if the protest is upheld. If the breach is on purpose further action is likely under RRS 2 of RRS 69.
60	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Request: Are the following allowed during racing: 1. Have tension in the Jib halyard when the Jib is down. 2. Tie the head of the jib to the forestay with a line or shackle. 3. Have a line going from the head of the jib to the tack of the jib. 4. Furl a jib either around it self or around the forestay? 5. Use a line / bungy to the tie a furled jib. 6. Use a ling/ bungy to the jib around forestay or itself without being furled. 7. Fold the jib and tie it with a line/ bungy. 8. Adjust the forestay while racing. 9. Adjust the rake while racing
60	Yngling Women	FIN	8 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No 2) Yes, it would be seen as a hank. 3) No, it would be a sort of Cunningham which is not allowed any more. 4) No, C.9 6(d)(1) 5) See 4). 6)the bungee is C.9. 2 (b)(7) 7) No/Yes. 8) No 9)Yes 10) No. See Q&A on class rule violation.
59	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Is a Yngling allowed to carry a minimum tool kit containing shackles, a multitool and some line? Does adjusting the forestay when Racing an Yngling infringe Yngling Class Rule C9.5(c) ?
59	Yngling Women	GBR	10 Aug 08	Reply: 1) Yes. 2)Yes.
58	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Are any of the crew allowed to remove any slack from the rigging by deflecting the forestay; a) by hand b)hanging off it using their hiking harness line; c) any other line?
58	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: See Notice to Sailors No. 8 and No.9
57	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: Is it permissible with the Jib lowered to sheet the foot of the Jib aggressively, beyond the tension required to stop the sail dragging in the water to take up slack from the shrouds?
57	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: See Notice to Sailors No. 8 and No.9
56	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: While racing in an Yngling, can the crew hold the mast forward?
56	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: Yes
55	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Request: 1) Is an Yngling allowed to carry a spare tiller extension whilst racing. 2) Is it allowed to attach a line to the end of this tiller extension and use it to clear weed from the hull appendages.
55	Yngling Women	GBR	8 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No 2) This would be a weedstick and is not allowed. However, if there is an official request made to allow weedsticks for this event only this might be considered by the MC.
54		NED	7 Aug 08	Request: Is it allowed to have cooling devices with a water pump working on a battery power supply (7.4V) in the coach boat?
54		NED	8 Aug 08	Reply: Yes
53	RS:X Men	ESP	7 Aug 08	Request: 1) Same question as BRA on 2-Aug, 2008: the days 13th and 15th are assigned neither as racing days nor as reserve days for RSX. Is it possible for this class to have races on these days? SI 8.7 only refers to "reserve days" (As 17th and 19th of August). 2) In case boats racing in race area A will sail while other classes are postponed. Will these space to pass between coast and racing area A to reach other sailing areas? 3) Regulation 5.2 says that red diamond will be supplied. 5.3 says that only this equipment shall be used. As RSX women sail is red and RSX men sail is yellow and that no red diamond has been supplied, do we have to use red diamond? If yes where can we find some? 4) a) Can we bring our own spare equipment on the coach boat? b) Will there be spare equipment supplied on the water? How can we recognize the boat carrying it? ( It does not appear on SI 22) c) What equipment will this boat have? ( Please complete list) d) If we are not allowed to bring our own equipment on the water and if the supplied spare equipment is not available ( because they do not have anymore, or not available on time before the next race) will it be ground for redress?
53	RS:X Men	ESP	11 Aug 08	Reply: 1) No racing for RSX on 13 and 15 August as per the schedule unless changed by Notice. 2) Maybe, depends on how close area A is positioned to the shore. 3) Red diamonds can be obtained from manufacturer's representative. 4) In case of need for replacement report to measurers boat. If the required item is not available a replacement from a coach boat may be used. The boat will have a measurer flag.
52	RS:X Women	HKG	3 Aug 08	Request: Request for interpretation: RS:X Class Rule C.6.1.b) and Measurement Regulation 5.7. May the number of footstraps be changed during the event? In the windy and rough conditions, such as have been experienced last week, athletes would want to put on a centre back footstraps. In light to medium wind conditions most prefer to sail without. Normal practice during events is that athletes put on or take off this strap just prior to races depending on conditions. Is this permitted in the Olympic Regatta? If it is permitted may this be done without the need of written approval of the RS:X Class measurer?
52	RS:X Women	HKG	10 Aug 08	Reply: See Measurement Notice No.6
51	RS:X Men	HKG	7 Aug 08	Request: 1) A question regarding number of foot-straps has been submitted a few days ago and no answer has yet been returned. Kindly request for this to be published ASAP. 2) The spare battens were supplied with the RS:X equipment. May these be taken on the coachboats and be used when the sailor breaks a batten on the water? 3) What will the situation be when sailors are in need of repairs and/or replacement equipment on the water? May athletes use their own repair kits or do repairs need to be done by the authorized repair staff? 4) In case a sail/mast breaks when racing takes place on area B may the replacement sail/mast, if issued, be rigged in Yin Hai marina or adjacent beach (Olympic marina would be far away)? 5) The RSX measurer is also a race official an course area B. Will a replacement be named during the competition, or will any other arrangement be made so that competition can have requests for repair/replacement equipment answered just prior to launching? 6) May sailors that have been picked for measurement be towed back to the shore by their respective support boats?
51	RS:X Men	HKG	10 Aug 08	Reply: 1) See Measurement Notice No.6. 2) See Measurement Notice No.6. 3) It is intended that there will be a boat with a limited amount of spare equipment on the RSX course area. On the water repairs conducted by using materials from a coach boat must be reported to the measurement boat. 4) No. 5) Request for repair/replacement just prior to launching should be made to manufacturers representative. 6) Yes.
50	Tornado Open	AUS	5 Aug 08	Request: Several boats have been using a non-One design 'Code zero' upwind spinnaker. Does this contravene the Class Rules? In particular the Introduction to the Rules says " This is a One-design class. The intention of the rules is to ensure that the boats are as alike as possible in all respects affecting performance. Everything that is not actually stated as permitted or optional shall be prohibited." We believe the Code Zero is at odds with this. Furthermore, the structured modification and addition of a 'dolphin striker" to the bowsprit contravenes rule F5.3(a) and F5.3 (b). The Olympics is not intended to be an arms race. This upwind Code zero is at odds with this concept and contravenes the 'One-design' nature of the class and means boats are not "as alike as possible in all respects affecting performance. We request a ruling or a hearing regarding this matter.
50	Tornado Open	AUS	8 Aug 08	Reply: "Tornado In accordance with Measurement Regulation 1.2, the Olympic Measurement Committee met and considered the request for a ruling from Michael Jones(AUS) regarding Tornado spinnaker and bowsprit. The following class rules interpretations were made: 1)Question:Does the non-one design 'code zero' upwind spinnaker contravene the class rules?Decision:The concept of a smaller gennaker does not contravene the class rules.Class Rule G.5.3 does not specify minimum dimensions.2)Question:Is a dolphin strike permitted on the bowsprit? Decision: No. The addition of a compression strut and associated rigging below the bowsprit spar would contravene class rules F.5"
49		CYP	7 Aug 08	Request: The "CYP" letters on the sail were stuck from by the Chinese assistant about 30 cm lower than the appropriate place. We have no other letters to replace them. Please advice whether is OK or what to do.
49		CYP	8 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, the sail is OK to use.
48		NOR	7 Aug 08	Request: Remeasuring Finn Dinghy Sail We apply to have remeasured a Finn Dinghy Sail. On the measurement day, two heavy wind sails were measured, instead of a light wind and a heavy wind sail. The two sails were brand new (WB sails), and delivered here in Qingdao. The sail maker had put the sails in wrong bags, so the wrong sail was given in for measurement. The sailor Peer Moberg must, therefore, sail with two heavy wind sails, if this application is not accepted. Please help us to sort this out.
48		NOR	8 Aug 08	Reply: This is accepted. The change can be made. See the Finn Class measurer within 48hours.
47		BRA	7 Aug 08	Request: Sailing Instructions (SI) 18.7 includes SI 10.3 in the NOT BOAT PROTESTABLE RULE list. This does not make much sense. I suggest to change it to SI 10.1 instead.
47		BRA	8 Aug 08	Reply: See changes to the Sailing Instruction 1. Thank you very much for the suggestion.
46		ARG	7 Aug 08	Request: We know that in Beijing accredited persons who are required to perform a specific task in an accredited zone requiring a different access entitlement to that offered by their OIACs can use a Day Pass. Can we use a Day Pass for our P accredited individual that have "Blue Zone+2+QDM" access entitlement to have access to the same areas between August 10th to 21st? We have already asked Beijing Accreditation Centre and Qingdao Accreditation Centre and they told us that we have to ask for permission to the Competition Manager to use the Day Pass.
46		ARG	7 Aug 08	Reply: We have consulted with BOCOG Accreditation regarding your request . The answer is negative. We cannot issue the "2" and " blue" upgrade card to the persons with " P" accreditation.
45	Finn Open	GRE	7 Aug 08	Request: May I bring my measured sails in the Olympic village hotel for putting my stickers there?
45	Finn Open	GRE	7 Aug 08	Reply: This is not permitted.
44		MEX	7 Aug 08	Request: Many sailors feel bad and very sorry for volunteers standing all day at the docks helping in the sun! Is it possible to put some shades for them? While they wait for boats to come back, let them rest in the shade. Thanks!
44		MEX	7 Aug 08	Reply: Thanks very much for your suggestion. We will find a solution for that.
43		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: Is there a conflict between SI 21.3, Replacements Afloat, and Measurement Regulations, MR, 3.3, Laser and Laser Radial, and 5.1.8, RS:X?
43		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: No (Assuming 5.1.8 should be 5.3)
42		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: ISAF Case 3 deals with an open water situation which establishes two important principles: that a right of way boat can be considered an obstruction, and that - in this case - a leeward boat is not obliged to bear away below the obstruction. In a similar case where the three boats are approaching a mark, to be left to port, does the room that, under RRS 18.2 (a)/RRS 18.2 (b), Giving Room; Keeping Clear, PW is entitled to take precedence of her obligations to respond as required by RRS 19.1 (a), when she: a. Is overlapped with PL but would pass clear of S? b. Is overlapped with PL but not overlapped with the mark? c. Is overlapped with PL and overlapped with the mark?
42		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: See rule19.2, last sentence: " When rule 19.1 applies, rule 18 does not."
41		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: SI 28, Radio Communications, and CBR, 7.2, Equipment, prohibit the carrying, whilst on the water, equipment capable of making radio transmissions and receiving radio communications. Does a mobile phone: a. In the off state, or b. In the fight-safe mode infringe this regulation?
41		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: YES
40		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: The Coach Boat Regulation describe, under CBR 5, Coach Boat Zone, and CBR 6, Alternative Coach Boat Zone, two zones. Does a coach boat in the Coach Boat Zone, at a location 50 metres form the start line, breach CBR 6.1 if the race committee signal boat displays flag U: a) Before the preparatory signal for the first fleet? b) After the preparatory signal of the first fleet? c) After a postponement, recall or abandonment?
40		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: When flag U is displayed Coach Boat Regulation 6 applies and Coach Boat Regulation 5 does not.
39		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: Under SI 13.5, The Start, a system for 'picking out' competitors who fail to start, SI 13.4, or breaks RRS 30.3, Black Flag Rule. Will this 'picking out' take place at a particular part of the course?
39		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: No
38		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: In SI 10.3, Racing Area, and SI Attachment 2, Location of the Racing Areas, an Exclusion Zone is referred to; this Exclusion Zone is marked along its south-western, southern and eastern edges (see the Team Leaders' Guide, draft, which identifies 22 boundary buoys). Along the northern side of the Exclusion Zone 3 boundary buoys and -inferred- two headlands mark its edge. How can competitors determine the location of the boundary along its northern edge?
38		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: A notice will be issued to clarify the boundaries of the Exclusion Zone.
37		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: If a boat receives outside assistance (RRS 41, Outside Help) and retires from that race (Basic Principle, Sportsmanship and Rules) and then the race is postponed, recalled or abandoned; can the boat compete in any re-start of that race? (RRS36, Races Restarted or Resailed, refers).
37		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: Yes
36		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: Does SI 18.1, Protests and Requests for Redress, change or amend SI Q 2.1, Protests and Requests for Redress by Boats?
36		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: No
35		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: If the answer to question 1 is yes, then how should a boat comply with the requirements of SI Q2.4, Protests and Requests for Redress by Boats, when she has been disabled in an incident and is unable to hail the race committee?
35		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: The boat should make every effort to have the RC notified as soon as possible.
34		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: Does SI Q2.4, Protests and Requests for Redress by Boats, change or amend RRS, 61.1(a)(3), Informing the Protestee?
34		CHN	7 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, see SI Addendum Q. Preamble
33		FIN	6 Aug 08	Request: Jarmo Ahonen, the team physiotherapist for Finland will not arrive at the Qingdao Village until approximately 16:00 on August 7th. This is past the end of the registration period. We request permission for him to register then and ask for your guidance as how to properly do this.
33		FIN	6 Aug 08	Reply: Please just go to the Sports Information Desk when arrived.
32	Yngling Women	RSA	6 Aug 08	Request: 1)Can you please clarify the use of a gybing line-attached to the boom? Can it be part of the mainsheet? Can it be a different type of line attached to the end of the mainsheet? Can it be used for pumping the mainsail? 2)Can a separate (stop) watch that is secured to the cuddy be used for start timing (as opposed to using a timer function that is part of a digital compass)?
32	Yngling Women	RSA	6 Aug 08	Reply: 1) See Q&A 08/08/08 2)See Q&A 07/08/08
31		NED	6 Aug 08	Request: What are the consequences for the team if the national flags in the main sail come off during the races?
31		NED	10 Aug 08	Reply: You cannot claim redress M.1.2.1.0. If you have an issue with a flag please consult your class measurer.
30	RS:X Women	THA	6 Aug 08	Request: We need 1 more assistant coach to work with me during training. He will help us for sailor injury analysis during training. We need him to work on the coach boat from 7-9 Aug (three days). Please allow him to go on the coach boat to assist us. Just three days only.
30	RS:X Women	THA	6 Aug 08	Reply: Sorry, we cannot do this for you.
29	Laser Men	FRA	6 Aug 08	Request: 1) Is it possible to use 2 different diameters of main sail sheet? One for light wind, one for heavy wind. 2) Can we use lubricant (Mclube or similar) on the boom for the clew?
29	Laser Men	FRA	6 Aug 08	Reply: 1)There is no restriction on the diameter of the mainsheet. You may use different mainsheet in different races. 2) Yes.
28		NED	6 Aug 08	Request: Does the fact that the organisation has extra checks near the Yin Hai Yacht club mean: a) If you have the correct accreditation and registration you are allowed in and out. ( so it is an extra entrance) or b) the exclusion zone is closed near the Yin Hai. Nothing and nobody can go in or out?
28		NED	6 Aug 08	Reply: The check of area near Yin Hai Yacht Club is to make sure that no un-accredited personnel and un-registered coach boats enter the racing area. a) It is not an extra entrance. b)Sailors and coaches entered for this Olympic Sailing Competition should not go in or out of this yacht club except for an emergency landing in an rescue operation.
27	Finn Open	USA	5 Aug 08	Request: During sticker application of Finn USA, the measurer's assistants placed mainsail stickers in the incorrect location. We are asking for permission to leave stickers in current location as there are no more stickers available. This applies to only one of the two sails measured.
27	Finn Open	USA	10 Aug 08	Reply: Yes leave sticker where it is.
26		NOR	5 Aug 08	Request: The Norwegian Team gets their own-made lunch everyday. This lunch is made according to Norwegian tradition and taste they are used to. Lunch packages will be brought into village everyday until the last sailing competition day, 21st of August. The lunch is consisting of bread (own-made) and ham and cheese (bought and made in China). The lunch is brought through Gate 2 everyday at 8:30am by Team dedicated car. The lunch is made by the Norwegian Tokherman Ness (bakers) Tel:15064812741
26		NOR	5 Aug 08	Reply: Thank you for the information.
25		ITA	5 Aug 08	Request: I am an Yngling sailor, we have no coach boat, so I want to ask if somebody from the organisation could take us (our Yngling) to the race area every racing day. Thanks a lot for your help.
25		ITA	5 Aug 08	Reply: Sorry, the organising committee cannot do this for you. Liaise with your team leader please.
24		MEX	5 Aug 08	Request: We want to ask for help to take our coach boat (#88) out of the water and have it cleaned (KARCHER). Can you help us find someone to do that job (even if we need to pay for the service, how much?)
24		MEX	5 Aug 08	Reply: Just ask the Boat Park Service Supervisor Mr. Dai Rui for services you need. (Mobile:13969880090) Normally, you could ask the volunteer under the crane to help you with the operation of crane. We do not have the clean-up services inside the venue. Try to liaise with Yinhai Yacht Club please.
23		DEN	4 Aug 08	Request: "Additional containers for packing" We are (Denmark) in a situation that we are allowed to have one container inside the venue and one in the Additional Container Area. We need additional containers for packing (one 40'). Schenker has informed that they are not allowed bring any additional containers before the 24th of August, but they will, if they get the permission to do so. We will (Denmark) leave the village and the venue on the 21st of August. Question: Will the Sailing Sub-committee allow Schenker to bring in additional containers into the Additional Container Area from the 19th of August? We are not the only country who needs additional containers for packing before the 24th.
23		DEN	4 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, it is allowed before 9:30am and after 17:30
22		SUI	4 Aug 08	Request: In the coach boat regulations, it is mentioned under 1.6 that there is no item carried on board to protrude over the stern, bow or sides of the boat. Question: How would you proceed with the RS:X Class while having a break between races or getting towed?
22		SUI	4 Aug 08	Reply: Situation described above is not a violation of Coach Boat Regulation 1.6
21		SUI	4 Aug 08	Request: In the coach boat regulations, it is mentioned under 1.9 that the national letters should be black on a white background. Question: Many nations are using blue engine-covers with white letters. Is it possible to change paragraph 1.9 to also allow white letters on a blue background?
21		SUI	4 Aug 08	Reply: Reverse contrasting colours are also allowed e.g. white letter on a blue or black background.
20		NED	3 Aug 08	Request: Can I get a copy of the measurement notices on Tornado and RS:X. Please leave them in the mailbox.
20		NED	3 Aug 08	Reply: RSX attached. Tornado- Interpretation on ISAF website www.sailing.org Boats and Equipment--Tornado etc.
19		CHN	3 Aug 08	Request: To what extent does Rule 51 of the Olympic Charter apply to coaches/support personnel and coach/support boats?
19		CHN	3 Aug 08	Reply: All details in the Bye-law to Rule 51. See also IOC OLYMPIC CHARTER 51.
18		AUS	3 Aug 08	Request: RE: Request for measurement ruling---backstay Indicator. Request permission for the Yngling Boat to have a backstay tension indicator fitted for use during the Olympic regatta. The scale simply has a graduated scale that allows the crew to see the postion/tension of the scale for use. Scale is available for inspection by the Measurement Committee.
18		AUS	4 Aug 08	Reply: Permission Denied. This fitting is not permitted by the Class Rules.
17		USA	2 Aug 08	Request: 1) What spare equipment may be measured? 2) When will the coach boat regulations be published? 3) What are the limitations on bringing spare equipment on the water?
17		USA	3 Aug 08	Reply: 1) As specified in 6.6, 7.5, 8.5,10.10 of Measurement Regs. Note also 11.5 all replacement equipment must be certified in accordance with Class Rules before use. 2) Published now. 3) This was a bearing on coach boats so answer differed.
16	Star Men	USA	3 Aug 08	Request: We request permission to leave our Star boat hanging on the hoist overnight, on the night of Aug 5 until morning of August 6. We have repairs to make that require the boat to hang for several hours.
16	Star Men	USA	3 Aug 08	Reply: Your request has been granted except when we meet bad weather at that night.
15	Yngling Women	GER	3 Aug 08	Request: We, the German Yngling Team kindly request for permission to postpone the measurement of our sails as they have not arrived yet. We will be measuring all of the equipment including the hull today.(03/08/08)
15	Yngling Women	GER	3 Aug 08	Reply: Permission granted for sails only. Liaise with Yngling Class measurer whose decision will be final.
14	Finn Open	NOR	3 Aug 08	Request: Requests for re-scheduling the date of the measurements for Finn Class from Tuesday 5th at 16:00 to Wednesday 6th at 17:00.
14	Finn Open	NOR	3 Aug 08	Reply: No reason given. Permission denied.
13	470 Men	AUS	3 Aug 08	Request: Several days ago we requested ISAF change the measurement time/date for the AUS 470M measurement due to the conflict with the return times from the opening ceremony in Beijing. Please change the measurement time/date for AUS 470M to an earlier time to allow the athletes to attend the opening ceremony.
13	470 Men	AUS	3 Aug 08	Reply: Please liaise with the 470 Class Measurer whose decision will be final.
12	470 Women	JPN	3 Aug 08	Request: We finished measurement on Aug. 2, and the stickers on the hull and main sail were sealed kindly by the "sticker" organiser team. However, the glue for the sticker is not good enough to hold the sticker on the main sail, and the national flag ones were stuck by adhesive tapes. The national flag sticker is too big in one piece, and it changes sail shape a lot by sticking on both sides. It will be quite possible to fall apart after short sailing, and I would like to ask those stickers to be much lighter material, and reliable manner of adhesive methods. (We were told by the "sticker team" that there is no replacement for mistake or loss/damage).
12	470 Women	JPN	3 Aug 08	Reply: We will solve these problems. Thanks for your comments.
11	Finn Open	VEN	2 Aug 08	Request: The sailor of Finn, Johnny is lack of one document for measurement of his Finn boat. The document will be available by fax on the afternoon of Aug 4th, Monday. He would like to measure his sail of Finn on Aug 5th, Thursday. Please inform us if there is any news about the date of measurement.
11	Finn Open	VEN	2 Aug 08	Reply: Report to Finn Measurer Juri Saraskin in Measurement Tent to re-schedule time.
10		ARG	2 Aug 08	Request: 1)We would like to require SSCQD to study the possibility to permit P Accreditation Category to have the access to the sailing field of play during the competition time. 2) As it was approved last year during the test event, there is a high probability that due to the sailing conditions, races will have to be re-scheduled and it might be even necessary to accommodate the program so that men and women of the same class sail at different times. 3) I would like to highlight the fact that, during the test event, having a support boat for every sailor was essential not only for safety reasons but also for the observance of the schedule of races, which, with such a few hours of daylight and wind, would have been possible without each sailing boat being supported by a dedicated support boat. 4) As the whole Argentine Olympic delegation is not so large, the number of offcials of our NOC is allowed to enter is not enough. 5) Argentina takes part in 7 sailing events but our NOC allows the sailing federation to enter only four Ao coaches and two P coaches. 6) Presumably, countries with large NOC delegations are allowed to enter enough sailing Ao coaches, giving this a sporting advantage.
10		ARG	3 Aug 08	Reply: According to the IOC and BOCOG policy, P Accreditation holders cannot access the Field of Play.
9		POL	2 Aug 08	Request: According to Measurement Regulation 3.2, ask permission to use adhesive tape around the straps supplied for lasers and laser radial. While sailing in wet conditions, the supplied ones used to be slippery causing inconveniences for sailors.
9		POL	2 Aug 08	Reply: No, this request is refused
8		BRA	2 Aug 08	Request: There are days on the schedule of assigned neither as reserve day nor as racing days (August 13th and 15th for RS:X and August 12th and 16th for 49er). Is it possible for these classes to have races on these days?
8		BRA	2 Aug 08	Reply: Please see sailing instructions 8.7
7	Finn Open	GRE	2 Aug 08	Request: According to ISAF letter on 21 July 208,please confirm me that I can measure my sails and my masts unitl Wednesday 6th August at 16:00, I will present my boat for measurement on Monday 4th August at 16:00
7	Finn Open	GRE	2 Aug 08	Reply: Yes, mast + sails at 1600 on 6th
6		POL	1 Aug 08	Request: Re:Sailing Instructions 25, in relation to sailing instruction 25, kindly ask for defining the assigned places of berthing in the harbour for particular classes.
6		POL	1 Aug 08	Reply: The organising authority will do it in these days. Thanks for your suggestion.
5		POL	1 Aug 08	Request: Athelets bibs provided by the organising authority change their shape and size dramatically while wet, which causes inconveniences for sailors. Kindly ask for consideration.
5		POL	1 Aug 08	Reply: Your comments have already been considered. We will find a solution after test.
4	RS:X Women	ESP	1 Aug 08	Request: According to RS:X Class Rule C6.3i)and Measurement Regulation 5.7:1)Are we allowed to fill and fair the gap between the centreboard hull gasket with polyester or similar? 2)Same for hull gasket screw holes. 3)According to Class Rules C6.3b) and considering Measurement Regulation 5.7 and last sentence of 5.6, can we re-glue the centreboard gasket?
4	RS:X Women	ESP	1 Aug 08	Reply: 1)+2) It is permitted to fill and fair the gap between the centreboard hull gasket and the hull, and fill and fair the centreboard gasket screw holes. 3) The centreboard gaskets should not be removed localised re-gluing of the centreboard gasket is permitted only under the supervision of the measurer.
3		POL	1 Aug 08	Request: POL requests for 2 copies of weather forecast for Polish team everyday. They would like to pay for them.
3		POL	1 Aug 08	Reply: Please ask SID for extra copies. No policy for such payment currently.
2		BRA	30 Jul 08	Request: Some teams still have spare boats inside Qingdao Olympic Centre. NoR 17.6 says that only boats that have been entered are allowed to be in the exclusion zone from 27 July to 23 Aug:1)Does the Qingdao Olympic Centre is inside the exclusion zone? 2)How does a boat can be entered? 3)How many boats does each team is allowed to have inside Qingdao Olympic Centre?4)Is there any sailing restriction for a entered boat not racing on that day, after 1st August?
2		BRA	30 Jul 08	Reply: 1)Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre (The Olympic Marina) is not a part of the exclusion zone. Exclusion zone is the water area showed in the Attachment 2 of NoR.2)"Boat that have been entered" means the competition boats comply with the NoR 5 and 6. 3) For RS:X, Laser and Laser Radial, only the supplied equipment is allowed at the venue with the exception of competitors' own sails, which may be uesed while training. Tune-up boat for other classes should be stored inside the team containers on the venue or else where outside the venue.4) No restriction for a boat entered training on a racing area that have no race scheduled at that day.
1	RS:X Women	HKG	29 Jul 08	Request: 1) As we cannot get the equipment from the organiser, can we use our own equipment for training today (urgent)2) As stipulated in the NOR, our own equipment is not allowed in the venue. To satisfy this requirement, can we store them in our own container.
1	RS:X Women	HKG	29 Jul 08	Reply: 1)Yes, you can train with your own RS:X equipment today ONLY. 2)You can not put your own RS:X/ Laser equipment in the venue. You can put it in the container in the additional container parking area.

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