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FOOTY Class R/C Sailboat
FOOTY CLASS RULES
for radio sailing
These are open class rules in which anything not specifically restricted or prohibited
is permitted.
A. GENERAL
A.1 This class is administered by the Footy Class Association.
A.2 The metric dimensions relate to a boat approximately 1 foot long.
B. PRIMARY MEASUREMENT RULE
B.1 With the exceptions listed below in B.2, B.3 and B.4, the boat in racing trim shall be capable of
fitting into an open-topped rectangular measurement box of internal dimensions 305mm long, 305mm deep,
153mm wide, with 6.3mm wide slots for projecting spars and rudder, as shown in the diagram.
B.2 The following may project above the top of the measurement box: sail(s), mast, spars, rigging, aerial,
associated fittings.
B.3 A bowsprit may project forward of the measurement box.
B.4 The following may project aft of the measurement box: bumpkin, rudder.
C. CONDITIONS FOR RACING
C.1 Control is restricted to 2 channel radio control gear.
C.2 Batteries are restricted to 4 no. AA size batteries placed within the hull.
C.3 During an event the following shall apply:
(a) ballast shall not be changed, moved or rotated relative to the hull.
(b) no more than 2 sets of rig and sail(s) shall be used.
(c) the smaller rig and sail set shall not project more than 305mm above the top
of the measurement box.
D. HULL
D.1 The hull registration number shall be clearly and legibly marked in an easily visible location either
inside or outside on a non-removable part of the hull(s) by any of the following means: painting on,
engraving in, bonding in, moulding in.
E. HULL APPENDAGES
E.1 The overhang of the rudder is restricted to 51mm aft of the measurement box.
E.2 Except for the rudder, the following are prohibited: retractable and or movable hull appendages.
E.3 Rudder thickness shall not exceed 6.3mm.
E.4 Materials shall not be of density higher than lead; 11300kg/m3.
F. RIG
F.1 More than one bowsprit is prohibited. The bowsprit spar cross section shall fit within a 6.3mm diameter circle.
F.2 More than one bumpkin is prohibited. The bumpkin spar cross section shall fit within a 6.3mm diameter circle.
F.3 Fittings shall be no bigger than is reasonably required for their primary purpose(s).
G. SAIL IDENTIFICATION
G.1 Apply to the Footy Class registrar for registration number.
G.2 The class insignia shall be displayed on both sides of the mainsail as shown in the diagram.
They may be handed and placed back to back.
G.3 Sail numbers shall comply with the current ISAF RRS with the following exceptions:
(a) all dimensions shall be divided by 2.
(b) sail numbers shall be displayed on mainsails only and need not comply with E6(e)3.
(c) boats with sail numbers 01,08,10,18,80 and 81 shall display a prefix '1', unless number requires changing
at an event due to a conflict.
These class rules use definitions from the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS). Except where used in headings, a term is printed in 'bold' when the definition in the ERS applies.