SURF BOAT EVENT
RULES
SECTION 5
This is only a copy out of the hand book that is subject to change. Use it
as a guide only and check with your Boat Referee State Centre or
NationalCouncil for any changes
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5.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS(a) Boat Crew Definition - a boat crew shall consist
of five competitors, four of whom shall be rowers and the fifth shall
control the boat by a sweep oar and shall be known as the Sweep.
(b) Uniforms/clothing: refer to Section 2 – Dress of Competitors.
(c) Boat races may be conducted in grades:
U/19, U/21, Open, Senior, Reserve Grade, Open Men, Open Women and
Masters.Note 1: With the exception of the sweep (Refer Section 2) no Crew or
individual shall contest more than one of the following categories at the
same competition: Open, Open Men’s or Open Women’s and Reserve
Grade categories. The sweep may compete in different grades but can only
compete in a particular grade once.Note 2: When a women’s boat race is
conducted in an age category, the corresponding age race becomes a male only
event (Refer Section 2).
As such, no women’s crew or individual may contest both the Open Women’s
boat race and the Reserve Grade or Open Men’s boat race at the same
competition.Note 3: With the exception of the sweep and Masters crews, an
age division crew or individual may compete only in their age division plus
one older age division or Open or Reserve Grade. Masters crews/individuals
may compete in their age division plus Open or Reserve Grade.
(d) U/19, U/21 and Female Crews may utilise a senior male or female club
member as their sweep.
(e) U/19, U/21, Reserve Grade and Open Women Crews are eligible to contest
their event without providing an Open/Open Men’s Crew.
(f) A ‘warm-up’ area may be provided for boats and crews but strict
observance of the Referee's directions relating to its use shall be
observed. (Refer Section 2 - Marshalling). Encroachment onto thePage 5 - 3
competition area or interference with any event may result in
disqualification.
(g) A Boat Rowers’ Panel may be appointed to discuss boat racing conditions
at competitions with the Referee and to represent competitors. The Panel may
contain representatives from different clubs, branches or different states
depending on the nature of the competition. The Carnival Committee shall
endorse the Boat Panel for that competition.
The Boat Panel shall act as a communication link between the competitors and
officials and act under the following guidelines:
(i.) The representatives of the Boat Panel shall liaise directly with the
Referee on all matters pertaining to the conduct of the competition;
(ii.) The Boat Panel may assist the Referee in setting competition courses
prior to the commencement of competition;
(iii.) Any protests regarding surfboat competition shall be dealt with in
accordance with this Competition Manual and any subsequent Bulletins and
Entry Conditions; and
(iv.) The Boat Panel representatives shall abide with the decision of the
Referee/Appeals Committee.
5.2 THE COURSE
(a) The course shall be as detailed in the diagram.
(b) The boat turning buoys and the gate buoys should be of distinctive
colours in the following order from left to right- No 1, red and yellow; No
2, black; No 3, green with a white horizontal stripe; No4, red; No5,blue
with a horizontal white stripe; No 6, yellow; No 7, white with a black
horizontal stripe.
(c) The turning buoys should be set at a minimum of 400 metres rowing
distance from knee depth water at the low tide mark depending on prevailing
surf conditions and should be set in such a position to allow the boats to
clear other course buoys by taking a straight course to and from their
respective turning buoys.
Drawing 5.4
Page 5 - 5(d) The turning buoys should be set so as to provide a course
which is as fair as is possible which will give all crews the same distance
to row,regardless of which position they are allocated.
(e) The gate buoys, which are optional at the Referee’s discretion for usage
on the return journey, should be set in line with the turning buoys on the
seaward side of the break area and inshore from the turning buoys. When
passing the gate buoy each crew must stay within the lane created
by their own buoy and that of the next lane. The crew on the end lane (of
the windward side) will have no buoy on the leeward side. Therefore this
crew will have no : "gate" to progress through but will be constrained by
passing their own buoy as directed and completing the course as directed by
the referee.
(f) The finishing line shall be a line of sight drawn between two orange and
blue diagonal flags (or other colour(s) as determined by the Referee) on
poles positioned far enough apart to correspond with the number of buoys
laid (see diagram) and to allow all boats to finish afloat.
As an alternative to the above, there is also an option for dry starts and
finishes in any combination with wet starts and wet finishes.
(g) Large elevated markers in the corresponding buoy colours may be
positioned on the beach behind each position to assist sweeps returning to
the beach to determine their position relative to their position.
(h) When it is not possible to provide a fair course over the full number of
positions, the Referee at his discretion may reduce the number of crews in
each race, including the finals to improve the fairness of racing.
(i) If it is clearly evident that the turning buoys are not parallel to the
beach and therefore not fair for all crews, the buoys may be adjusted
immediately at the discretion of the Referee. Conditions permitting,any
further course adjustments should occur following the completion of each
round of the competition.
5.3 PRE-START
(a) For each race the boat crews shall be marshalled to their allocated
positions on the beach near the water’s edge.
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(b) At the appropriate time for a wet start the Check Starter shall direct
the crews to float and hold their boats in their allocated positions
approximately 23 metres apart, in readiness for a race start.
Starts may be wet or dry and will be decided by the Referee. In the event of
a dry start being utilised, coloured markers corresponding with the buoy
colours will be placed in line on the beach, approximately 10 metres from
the waters edge. A crew member from each crew shall line up behind their
allocated marker in readiness for a race start. The remaining 4 crewmembers
plus a handler, if required, shall hold the boat either floating in the
water or at the water’s edge.
Note: A Handler who assists to hold a boat and/or oar shall wear a
competition cap. In such circumstances the handler is not considered to be a
competitor but shall be required to:
(i) Be a member of the same surf life saving club as the competitor and
entered at the competition (exemption may be given by the Referee for a
member of another club to be a handler provided that the handler is entered
at the competition).
(ii)) Make every effort to ensure that he a does not impede another
competitor, otherwise the team and himself may be subject to
disqualification.
(iii) Handle the boat and/or oar as directed by the relevant Official.
(c) The Check Starter shall hold a flag aloft when the crews are in line and
ready to race. At the discretion of the sweep a crew may draw their boat
back from the line if they so wish, provided the boat is stationary at the
time of the start. If crews disregard the directions of the Check Starter or
Starter they may be disqualified.
(d) When the Check Starter raises his flag, this signals to the Starter, who
should be in an elevated position approximately mid-field on the beach, that
the crews are ready to race.
(e) Prior to the start, if a crew has a problem i.e. taking water or gear
failure, the sweep may raise his arm to indicate that his crew is not ready
to race.
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If this situation occurs, the Check Stater may lower his flag and the
Starter may lower his gun. Once the problem has been rectified the start
process may recommence. If a crew disregards the further directions of the
Check Starter they may be disqualified. If a sweep raises an arm without
having taken water or gear failure caused by the conditions, the signal
shall be ignored by the Check Starter and/or the Starter or the crew may be
subject to disqualification.
5.4 THE START
(a) The Starter shall make every effort to ensure that all crews are given a
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by the crew. It is the responsibility of the crew or club members to remove
damaged or lost boats and/or gear from the competition area to ensure that
interference is not caused to other competing crews. Failure to remove
damaged or lost boats and/or gear from the course may result in
disqualification.
(d) If a crew runs aground whilst steering a straight line to their allotted
turning buoy the Referee may halt race and re-run that particular heat of
the race or place the crew in another heat or round of the race.
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(b) Boats taking a wave must keep clear of boats in front of them and may
pass other boats on either hand. Failure to comply may result in a penalty
or disqualification if another crew is impeded by such action.
(c) When gate buoys are in use, crews must pass through their allocated gate
as decided by the Referee. This is normally immediately to the windward side
of their allocated buoy, but this may change at the discretion of the
Referee & all crews shall be informed of the change.
Failure to negotiate the correct gate shall result in disqualification. If
another crew cannot pass through their gate buoy as a result of failure by
another crew to correctly negotiate their correct gate, the matter shall be
adjudicated upon by the Referee.
(d) Should a boat on the return journey, when approaching the finish line be
stopped by grounding, this boat shall be deemed to have finished the race.
This boat may be allocated a placing as decided by the finish judges
provided that the boat is not full of water and is heading towards
the finish line.
5.8 THE FINISH
(a) A wet finish shall be determined when any part of the hull of the boat
crosses the finish line under the control of the crew and properly equipped
from the seaward side between the finishing flags or when a boat runs
aground.
Note 1: ‘Under Control’ is defined as a boat being in an upright position
with a crew of at least three members in contact with the boat and the boat
moving in a direction towards the finish line.
Note 2: ‘Properly Equipped’ is defined as a boat equipped with a rescue
tube, a minimum of three rowing oars or two rowing oars and a sweep oar
which shall be in the boat or in the rowlocks and Controlled by a Crew of at
least 3 members who must be wearing caps.
Note3: If a fourth rower or sweep oarsman remains in a boat without a cap
the crew shall not be disqualified.
(b) A dry finish is determined when a crew member leaves the boat and runs
to his allocated position marker and crosses the line. The crew member may
leave the boat at any time after the turn has been completed and must cross
the line whilst remaining in an upright position on his feet.
(a) Turns are usually made from left to right (right hand in). However, this
may change at the discretion of the Referee after giving due consideration
to the sea conditions applicable at the time of that round.
If a decision is made to change from ‘left to right’ to ‘right to left’, all
crews must be informed of this change. Failure to make the turn in the
correct direction shall result in disqualification.
(b) The turn shall be effected giving due consideration to other competing
crews. The turn should be kept as tight as is required, so as not to impede
other competing crews. This applies when approaching and departing the
turning buoys (see diagram). Impeding another crew may result in penalty or
disqualification.
(c) Any crew that overturns its boat after completing the turn and before
crossing the finishing line (or in the case of a dry finish, the runner
completing the course) shall be disqualified.Note: Should a boat in a race
cause another boat to overturn the Referee may assess the circumstances and
shall decide whether the affected crew may progress to the next round. In
finals there shall be no re run of the race.
5.7 THE RETURN JOURNEY
(a) After completing the turn, crews should make every effort to steer a
straight course to the finish line. Failure to do so may result in penalty
or disqualification if another competing crew is impeded or disadvantaged by
such action. A fair and even start. However, the decision to ‘in and away’
is ultimately the responsibility of the sweep and crews cannot protest the
start. If the starter or check starter is not satisfied that the start has
been fair for all crews the race shall be recalled by way of a second shot
from the gun or a whistle blast.
(b) For a dry start, when the start signal is given, the crewmember shall
run to the boat. When he visibly touches the body of the boat the crew may
board the boat and commence rowing. Failure by the runner to visibly make
contact with the boat before the crew boards may result in is qualification.
5.5 THE SEAWARD JOURNEY
(a) On the starting signal the boats shall be rowed to sea. Crews should
endeavour to steer a straight course to their allocated turning buoy.
Failure to steer a straight course to their allocated turning buoy may
result in a penalty or disqualification if another crew is impeded or
disadvantaged by such action.
(b) During the seaward journey if a boat is swamped and overturns, the crew
may right and empty the boat and continue the race. To achieve this, it may
be necessary for the crew to return the boat to shore. If a time limit has
been advised and it is clearly evident that a restarting crew will not
complete the course in the allowed time, the Referee should withdraw the
crew from the race to prevent delays to the program.
(c) During the seaward journey lost or damaged boats and/or gear i.e. oars,
rowlocks etc. may be replaced by other club members. Club members may place
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Page 5 - 12 An alternate to crossing the line to finish may be prescribed by
the Referee. In such circumstances the crew member leaves the boat as
described and then is required to touch the crew’s finish marker whilst
remaining on his feet.
(c) Any boat that dislodges a judging stand so as to impede judging shall be
disqualified. If one boat causes another boat to dislodge a judging stand
then the matter shall be adjudicated upon by the Referee.
5.9 PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
If a crew is disqualified they cannot compete in further rounds of that
category of competition from which they are disqualified and lose all
standing in that event.
If a penalty is applied a crew may continue an event or be allocated
placings or points (e.g. in a ‘round robin’) or be eliminated from a round
or event as determined. Points penalties are to be prescribed either in the
entry bulletin or by the Referee at his discretion and advised to crews
prior to the start of competition.
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PROTEST & APPEALS
This page is to supply information on how to Protest /Appeal.
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book.
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as a guide only and check with your Boat Referee State Centre or National
Council for any changes
SECTION 14
PROTESTS, APPEALS &
DISCIPLINE.Page 14 - 2
14.1 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE GENERALLY(a) SLSA expects and requires of its
competitors, Officials and Members generally, the highest standards of
conduct and behaviour.
(b) These expectations and requirements are reflected under the rules for
competitions in the SLSA Constitution and this Manual.
(c) Inevitably, in the field of competition there will arise varying
situations which will give rise to protests and/or appeals.NOTE: A fee may
be charged by the Organising Authority for an appeal.(d) A competitor or
Team Manager may protest to the Section Referee/Scrutineering Official in
the manner set out in this Section.
(e) The official completion time of competition is 20 minutes after the
conclusion of the last event.14.2 PENALTIES SLSA, either by predetermined
publicised penalties or by adopting the decision of a Disciplinary
Committee, may, in its discretion, issue penalties to individual Members,
Clubs, Branches and States.
14.3 PROTESTS
14.3.1 Protest CategoriesProtests, which may lead to the imposing of
penalties, fall broadly into the following categories:
i) protests arising from entry procedures or entry eligibility;
ii) protests arising from scrutineering or equipment eligibility; and
iii) protests arising during participation in the competition and/or from a
breach of rules.14.3.2 Lodging a protest.The conditions relating to lodging
a protest shall be as follows:.Page 14 - 3
(i) A protest directly challenging a Finish Judge’s Decision can not be
accepted.
(ii) A protest against the conditions under which an event is to be
conducted must be made verbally to the Sectional Referee prior to the event.
The Section Referee or appointed Official shall then inform the competitors
in that event, prior to its start, of such a protest. A protest against the
conditions under which an event is to be conducted cannot be accepted if it
is made at any time other than prior to the event.
(iii) A protest (other than a protest under clause 14.3.2(ii)) against a
competitor or a team or against a decision of an Official (including the
declaration of a result) must be lodged verbally with the Section Referee
within 5 minutes of the completion of the event or the announcement of the
result of the event.
(iv) A written protest must then be lodged with the Section Referee within
15 minutes of the verbal protest being lodged on the protest form provided
by the Authority. Alternatively, if a protest form is not provided by the
Authority, a written protest on plain paper shall be acceptable.
(v) Where a protest is lodged, the result of the event shall be withheld
until the protest is decided. If a protest is upheld, placings and trophies
(where relevant or required) shall be varied according to the amended
result.
(vi) The result of the protest shall be noted on the back of the event
result card and also on the Protest Form.14.3.3 Protest Adjudication. The
conditions relating to the adjudication of protests shall be:
(i.) Immediately after the correct lodgement of a protest, the Referee or
the Sectional Referee may either adjudicate on the protest, as provided for
in this Clause 14.4, or refer the matter direct to the Carnival Appeals
Committee Convener for consideration.
(ii.) Where the Referee or the Sectional Referee considers (in his absolute
discretion) that a protest is frivolous, or not of a serious nature, he may
choose not to accept the protest..Page 14 - 4
(iii.) Where the Referee or Sectional Referee accepts the protest, he will
adjudicate on the protest in such manner as he sees fit having regard to the
interests of the competitor making the protest, all other competitors and
all officials in the event and also the conduct of the event itself.
(iv.) Where the Referee or Sectional Referee refuses to accept a protest or
dismisses a protest, the decision may be appealed by the competitor to the
Carnival Appeals Committee. Such an appeal must be lodged with the Appeals
Committee Convenor in writing within 15 minutes of the Referee or Sectional
Referee advising the competitor of his decision.
14.4 CARNIVAL APPEALS COMMITTEE ("CAC")
14.4.1 Powers(a) The CAC will deal with all protests referred to it by the
Referee or Sectional Referee under Clause 14.3.3(i) and all appeals by
competitors under Clause 14.3.3(iv).
(b) In considering protests and appeals the CAC shall allow all relevant
parties the opport unity to state their respective case and bring forward
any relevant evidence to the CAC. The CAC will determine in its discretion
who is a relevant party for the purposes of this paragraph.
(c) The CAC shall consider the protest or appeal and make a decision. It may
uphold or dismiss a protest or appeal. The CAC will advise the competitor
and relevant parties of its decision and of any penalty (if relevant or
appropriate) imposed. Reasons for this decision may or may not be
provided.NOTE: If a protest is upheld any protest fee paid shall be returned
forthwith.(d) The decision of the CAC is final and there is no right of
appeal against that decision.
(e) The CAC may refer serious breaches of any SLSA rule or regulation
(including any carnival supplementary regulations) to the Carnival
Disciplinary Committee for further inquiry..Page 14 - 5
14.4.2 Structure and FunctionsThe structure and functions of the CAC are as
follows:
i) The relevant surf lifesaving authority conducting the competition shall
appoint a person of suitable experience and practical knowledge to act as
convenor of the CAC.
(ii) The relevant surf lifesaving authority shall appoint a CAC of no less
than 3 persons. In the case of State and Australian Championships it is
recommended that the relevant authority appoint a CAC panel of sufficient
persons to enable at least two Appeal committees to consider protests
simultaneously.
(iii) When considering a protest or appeal the CAC may comprise a minimum 2
persons to receive and determine protests and appeals.
(iv) A member of the CAC who has made a decision which is the subject of an
appeal, cannot consider that appeal.
(v) After hearing all available and relevant evidence, the CAC shall
consider its decision in private.
(vi) The procedure for the CAC is similar to the Carnival Disciplinary
Committee procedures outlined under Section 14.5.14.5 THE CARNIVAL
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE ("CDC")
14.5.1 Structure and FunctionsThe structure and functions of the CDC are as
follows:
(i) At every carnival, competition or display conducted by or on behalf of
SLSA, a State Centre or a Branch, a CDC consisting of at least 2 persons
shall be appointed by the surf lifesaving authority conducting the
competition. A minimum of two persons shall constitute a quorum.
(ii) The CDC shall immediately inquire into any allegation of conduct
prejudicial to SLSA alleged to have been committed at any such carnival,
competition or display or while travelling to the same or.Page 14 - 6
returning from the same or while within the jurisdiction of the surf
lifesaving authority conducting the carnival.
include forfeiture of titles or troph
(iii) The CDC may penalise in such manner as to it seems appropriate any
Member who it finds guilty of such prejudicial conduct. Penalties may ies
won at the carnival which is relative to the misconduct.
iv) The CDC shall as soon as practicable report in writing their inquiries
and decisions to the surf lifesaving authority conducting the carnival,
competition or display.14.5.2 Procedure
(a) Guidelines for the CDC procedure are:
(i) The CDC shall be supplied with the name, contact address and phone
number at the carnival site of the Manager of every team by SLSA, State
Centre or Branch.
(ii) Any complaint received must be in writing or the complainant must be
prepared to attend a meeting or inquiry of the CDC as and when required.
(iii) The CDC may also instigate a course of inquiry to ascertain if an
offence has been committed and proceed to make a complaint. The CDC may then
proceed as if the complaint had been made by another person.
(iv) The member or members against whom the complaint is made shall be
entitled to be present at every hearing accompanied by his or their Team
Manager or Club Captain.
(b) The procedure at meetings or inquiries shall be:
(i) The charge or reference to the CDC shall be read to the member or
representative of the Clubs concerned.
(ii) The evidence of the complainant shall be tendered.
(iii) The evidence of the member or members against whom the complaint is
made shall be tendered..Page 14 - 7
(iv) Each witness shall be subject to examination by the party (if any) on
whose behalf he is called and then to cross examination by the opposing
party or parties. The party calling the witness shall have the right to
re-examine him, but no other examination or cross-examination shall be
allowed except by leave of the CDC.
(v) Hearsay and irrelevant evidence shall not be admitted if objected to by
any party concerned or by the Chairman.
(vi) Witnesses other than the party charged shall remain out of hearing of
the inquiry until called upon to give their evidence.
(c) After the evidence has been completed the CDC shall consider the same in
private and if the charge is found proved may impose a penalty.
Notice of the finding and any penalty imposed shall be given immediately in
writing by the Chairman of the CDC to the member concerned and to the Club
of which he is a member and to the State Centre to which the Club is
affiliated. The penalty (if any) shall become effective immediately and the
person charged, any official or other parties involved in the inquiry, shall
be informed of their rights of appeal
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14.5.3 SLSA PROTEST FORM CARNIVAL / COMPETITION
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5.1 GENERAL.5.1.1. Boat builders commencing construction of construction of
GRP, or foam or timber sandwich for the first time shall submit a test panel
of the proposed layup with full details, to the Hon. National Surf Boat
Officer.
5.1.2. Any proposed changes or alternatives to approved layups, stiffening
or construction shall be submitted prior to construction, along with
supporting professional engineering calculations and advice, for the
consideration and approval of the Hon. National Surf Boat Officer. As a
minimum requirement, the layups shall be at least as strong (eg, equal or
greater cloth weight and improved orientation) as the presently approved
layups in the Specification
5.1.3. All components and items listed in Hull Construction (Clause 5.3.)
shall be fitted to the boat unless described as advisory or where an
otherwise SLSA approved alternative is allowed
5.2 DIMENSIONS.
5.2.1. Length Overall -Minimum 6.86 m to a maximum 7.925 m (not including
the sweep outrigger).
5.2.2. Beam -Minimum of 1.62 m between projections of outside hull at top of
gunwale, measured at widest midship section near to No's 2 or 3 thwarts, see
also Clause 5.2.4.
5.2.3. Moulded Depth -Minimum of 558 mm from top of gunwale to lowest part
of outside hull at keel, measured at the same section as the beam
measurement
5.2.4. Hull Reverse Curvature -Any reverse curvature in the hull, between
the stern and a point 3.00 m from the bow, shall be limited to a maximum of
13 mm, measured between gunwale and keel. Where the gunwale has been
moulded, or where the outside hull at top of the gunwale is otherwise hard
to measure, the, reverse curvature may be measured by placing a straight
edge batten over the hull with the top end of the straight edge within 5 mm
of the gunwale. A projection of the straight edge to the top of the gunwale
must also comply with minimum beam measurement requirements of Clause 5.2.3.
5.2.5. Longitudinal Hull Profile -Minimum hull depths and the minimum
profile, relative to the baseline at a maximum of 57 mm from the hull at
midships, shall be in accordance with the dimensions given in Figure 1. The
gunwale and keel profiles shall each maintain a smooth and continuous curve.
5.3. HULL CONSTRUCTION.
5.3.1. Construction Materials -Wherever the words 'suitable or approved
timber' are mentioned they shall refer only to one of the species allowed in
the Specification and shall be suitable for the particular purpose.
Similarly, for GRP and foam materials the type and minimum densities/weights
shall be as specified or otherwise approved by SLSA. Adhesives used shall be
either Urea, Resorcinol, Melamine or Epoxy and shall be a gap filling,
marine grade suitable for the particular purpose. Resins used in the GRP
matrix shall be marine grade, suitable for the particular purpose and the
resin to glass ratio shall be kept to a minimum. That is, for maximum
strength the percentage glass content shall be kept to a maximum.
The use of resin only, without fibre reinforcement, to build up structure or
to add hull weight is not permitted.
5.3.2. Fastenings and Fittings -The fastenings shall be as specified, or of
marine grade composition, suitable for the particular application from the
following metals: stainless steel, monel metal, silicon bronze, aluminium
bronze or copper. The use of brass, steel or plated steel fasteners is not
permitted, with the exception of brass in electrical circuit fastenings
only. Brass or steel shall not be used for any fittings unless specifically
allowed in the Specification. All fittings and fastenings shall be installed
ensuring that there are no dangerous protruding, sharp edges or screw
threads.
5.3.3. Foam Sandwich Hull.
5.3.3.1. Core Material -Core material shall be an approved PVC foam
(presently approved products are 'Kiegecei]', 'Airex', 'Divinyceii', and 'Termanto').
The minimum density shall be 70 kg 1M3 . The minimum thickness shall be 12
mm.
5.3.3.2. Skin Material-The type of reinforcement fibres (eg. glass, aramid
or carbon fibre ) and resins in the laminate is optional but must be marine
grade and suitable for the purpose.
5.3.3.3. Basic Layup -GRP skin laminate shall have a minimum of 600 9M1M2
cloth spread over both sides of foam core (eg, 300 gMlM2 minimum on each
side of the laminate or approved variations, but maintaining the minimum 600
gMlM2 weight overall the layup shall include a minimum 225 gM/M2 mat (random
strand reinforcement) between the cloth (woven fabric) and the core
material. The cloth shall not be laid directly against the core material.
5.3.3.4. Alternative 1 Layup -An exception to laying mat directly against
the core is an approved alternative layup with a minimum 433 gm/m2 woven
roving laid directly against the core using epoxy resin. The cloth used for
the other skin in this layup is 280 Keviar cloth, 167 gMlM2 1 and this shall
have a minimum 225 gm/m2 mat between the cloth and the core material.
5.3.3.5. Alternative 2 Layup -The 433 gm/m2 woven roving may be replaced by
two layers of 280 keviar or equivalent cloth. In this layup 225 9M/M2 mat
shall be laid between each,layer of the 280 keviar and also the foam core.
5.3.3.6. Multi-Layers of Cloth -Should multi-layers of woven inforcement
(cloth) be used anywhere in the construction of the hull or fittings, a
layer of mat (eg.225 gm/m2 ) shall be placed between each layer of cloth.
5.3.3.7. Connection of Layup Skins -The inner and outer skins shall be
solidly connected or joined at the gunwale by excluding the foam core or
replacing it with a solid core. Also the core material shall not be
continuous from gunwale to gunwale, but shall be divided at the centre line
of keel with the skins fixed to, or integral with, the full internal keel in
one of the following ways, or otherwise as only approved by SLSA
(a) (i). The foam core shall cease 50 mm from each side of centre line
(ii). The edge of the foam next to centre line shall be chamfered to a
minimum of 12 mm;
(iii) The inside skin shall join the outside skin at the chamfered edge and
overlap the centre line a minimum of 50 mm; (iv). The internal keel shall be
bonded to the lapped skins using epoxy based adhesive or resin; OR,
(b) (i). A timber spacer, 50 mm x12 mm section, shall be shaped and laid
full length to fit outside skin along the keel line , and effectively glued
using epoxy based adhesive;
(ii). The foam core shall be laid hard up to the edge of the timber spacer
and the inside skin laid over foam and the timber spacer;
(iii). The internal keel shall be glued to the inside skin the space using
epoxy based adhesive., OR,
(c) (i). The internal keel shall be effectively glued to the outside skin
using an epoxy based adhesive;
(ii). The foam core shall be laid hard up to the internal keel on each side;
(iii). The inside skin shall be laid over the foam core and internal keel in
a continuous run.
5.3.4. Single Skin Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Hull.
5.3.4.1. Approved Layups -Single skin GRP hull construction using an SLSA
approved layup is permitted. Additional hull stiffening shall be
incorporated in this layup by use of longitudinal stiffeners and approved
box sections under the thwarts. The following are presently approved layups:
5.3.4.2. Layup No 1 -The reinforcement is:
Celcote Tissue
Tridirectional Cloth 768 gm/m2 ET6788 (transverse) Unidirectional Cloth 768
gm/m2 ET5465 (fore & aft)
Tridirectional Cloth 768 gm/m2 ET6788 (transverse),with, Vinylester resin
used in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements
5.3.4.3. Layup No 2 -The reinforcement is:
Tissue
Quadraxial Stitched Roving 1240 m/m2
Chop Strand 1225 gm/m2
Woven Roving, 3 x Twill 770 gm/m2.
5.3.4.4. Layup No 2 -The reinforcement is:
Woven Roving 200 gm/m2<
3 Layers of Triaxiai Cloth 668 gm/m2 each: 1transverse, 2 fore & aft; with
vacuum bagged, epoxy resin, heat cure cycle.
5.3.5. Timber Sandwich Hull.
5.3.5.1. Core Material -Core material shall be an SLSA approved timber
(presently approved timbers are Australian Red Cedar, Coachwood, etc,) as
listed in the Specification of SLSA Surf Boats-Timber Construction. The
minimum thickness shall be 10 mm if solid timber is used. The planks used in
a solid timber core shall be interlocking. If a combination of ply and solid
timber is used the minimum thickness shall be 8 mm. If a 6 ply core is used
the minimum thickness shall be 7 mm.
5.3.5.2. Skin Layup-lnside and outside skins shall both have a minimum of
280 gm/m2 cloth except that in solid timber construction a 280 gm/m2
unidirectional cloth shall be used, running from gunwale to gunwale, inside
and outside of hull. The cloth shall lap and extend a minimum of 125 mm over
each side of keel.
5 .3.5.3. Internal Keel-An internal foam keel shall be sealed and bonded to
the inside skin by a minimum of 2 layers of cloth and 2 layers of mat of
similar material to skin layup. If a timber internal keel is used it shall
be bonded to the timber core andlor skin using epoxy base adhesive.
5.3.6. Scantlings, Stiffening and Strengthening-All "timbers", including
stringers, risers and gunwales, where used, shall be full length, straight
grained, approved timber varieties. If stringers, risers and gunwales cannot
be fitted in one length, the use of scarf joins shall be acceptable with a
full taper of minimum ratio 12: 1. Where specificaliy' allowed in the
Specification an SLSA approved foam cored GRP construction may be used in
lieu of timber.
5.3.7. Structural and Scantling Sizes -All sizes quoted for timber, other
material scantlings and structural components shall be the minimum finished
sizes. Extreme or unnecessary dressing, scalloping, bevelling or shaping of
timbers shall not be permitted. Similar restrictions shall apply to
specified sandwich construction alternatives. 5.3.8. Inner Gunwale -The
inner gunwale shall be 44 mm x 22 mm Silver Ash, Mountain Ash, Yellow Wood
or White Ash efficiently glued to the hull. The dimensions shall be
maintained continuously for the length of the boat and shall not be bevelled
or scalloped to attach fittings.
5.3.9. Outer Gunwale-The outer gunwale (gunwale mould) shall be 44 mm x 22
mm Silver Ash, Mountain Ash, Yellow Wood or White Ash screwed and glued to
the hull and inner gunwale. The depth shall be maintained continuously for
the total length of the boat and shall not be bevelled to attach fittings.
Some shaping of the of the thickness is permitted forward of the
splashboard. As appropriate, any end grain hull veneers or soft core
material shall be sealed off, for example with a 3 mm cover board or a solid
core material (see Clause 5.3.3.7.). The gunwale unit shall not be weakened
in the fitting of rowlock bosses, etc.
5.3.1 0. Gunwale Strengthening-inner gunwales shall be strengthened,
underneath or adjacent to rowlock fittings, with 44 mm x 19 mm timber of the
same species as inner gunwale and shall extend full length between adjacent
thwart knees; they may be tapered from the rowlock fitting to the knees or
to a minimum of 300 mm if the knees are not fitted. Alternatively,
equivalent strengthening at the bow and stroke rowlocks may be fitted only
on the outside of outer gunwale and may be incorporated in outrigger
construction.
5.3.11. Foam Sandwich Gunwales-Alternatively, the gunwales may be of an
approved foam sandwich construction but maintaining the dimensions and
profile, and excluding any bevelling or shaping, as per timber gunwales. The
following are presently approved layups:
5.3.11.1. Construction No 1-The inner and outer gunwale shall each be a
minimum of 44 mm x 20 mm approved foam with a minimum density of 130 kg /m3
. The GRP skin layup shall be a minimum of: 3 layers of 338 kg/m2 glass
cloth or unidirectional rovings, carbon fibre or Keviar, with FGI 22353
epoxy resin.
5.3.11.2. Construction No 2-The total gunwale is 44 mm depth x 50 mm width
approved foam with a minimum density of 130 kgIM3 . The GRP skin layup is: 2
layers of 668 k g1M2 Triaxial cloth, with epoxy resin.
5.3.11.3. Construction No 3- The inner and outer gunwales are each 55 mm
depth x 25 mm width approved foam with a minimum density of 130 kglM3 . The
GRP skin layup is:<o:p></o:p>
Unidirectional Roving 500gm/m2 (fore & aft)
2 layers Woven Roving 330 gm/m2 each
5.3.12. Stringers and Seat Risers-Stringers and seat risers , when used
shall be 2 mm x 19 mm approved timber (extending from stem to stern) glued
to contacting surfaces. Timbers approved are: Silver Ash, Yellowwood,
Spruce, Oregon, Alpine Ash, Coachwood, Celery-Top Pine, Hoop Pine, Huon
Pine, Myrtle Beech, Queensland Maple, select Spotted Gum A foam core with
GRP skin of the same layup as the hull may be used in lieu of timber in
stringers and seat risers.
5.3.13. Stringers in Single Skin GRP Hulls-Hulls of solid GRP construction
shall have a minimum of two full length stringers (stiffeners). If a
buoyancy insert or tanking is used, its construction may be incorporated
with the hull stringers which shall maintain continuity end to end.
5.3.14. Internal Keel-A full length internal keel shall be fitted using
Oregon, Spruce, Celery-Top Pine or Huon Pine and the unshaped size shall be
98 mm x 31 mm; if Silver Ash, Mountain Ash, Alpine Ash or White Ash the
unshaped size shall be 76 mm x 31 mm; or if a foam box section is used the
unshaped core size shall be 98 mm x 36 mm. An alternate approved
construction is, when using full length buoyancy tank inserts, the
longitudinal bulkhead verticals are considered to replace the role of the
box section internal keel, providing: (a), the verticals are fully glassed
and within 180 mm of the centre line; (b), a minimum of 75 mm of each side
of each vertical is additionally glassed with of 300 gMlM2 cloth each side
and adequately glassed to the hull; (c), the cloth component in the normal
hull skin layup between the verticals is increased by a minimum of 40%; and
(d), the lapped hull layup must be adequate to support the external false
keel and connections,
5.3.15. External False Keel-A full length external keel shall be glued
andlor screwed to the internal keel over the lapped hull layup using 38 mm x
l9 mm Silver Ash, Yellowwood or Alpine Ash. The false keel may be shaped
from 38 mm down to 19 mm at the keel rubbing band and the depth may be
evenly tapered from 19 mm to 6 mm over the rear 1.8 m.
5.3.16. Deep False Keel-Variations to the above configuration may be
permitted if they comply with the following guidelines. The false keel shall
be:
(a) of minimum length 2 m;
(b) placed, as a minimum, between No 2 thwart and the quarter bar;(c) of
maximum depth 75 mm;
(d) of minimum total side area 0. 1 0 m 2 (100,000 mm 2 ), ie, over a basic
75 mm x 2.67 m triangular shape;
(e) suitably tapered at each end; and,
(f) fitted with an approved rubbing band extending as a minimum from the bow
to the stern end of the false keel. The rubbing band is optional from the
stern end of the false keel to the stern.
5.3.17. Stem-The stem shall be reinforced internally with either:
(a) a suitable timber insert shaped from 25 mm x 36 mm section effectively
glued to inside of hull; OR,
(b) a minimum of two layers of 15 mm foam interleaved with two layers of
cloth similar to hull layup and extending a minimum of 200 mm either side;
OR,
(c) the GRP hull layup overlapping at least 200 mm either side.
5.3.18. Thwarts-Thwarts shall be fitted using 178 mm x 22 mm approved
timber, suitably glued andlor screwed or fibreglassed at the seat risers or
support blocks. Alternatively, they shall be 178 mm x 20 mm approved foam
and sheathed with same layup as the hull.
5.3.19. Thwart Stanchions-The thwarts shall have stanchions which shall
be:(a) of approved timber insert of 125 mm x 22 mm section effectively glued
,and or screwed and fastened with shoulder moulds to thwarts and keel to
function as both a tie down and support to the thwart. The stanchions may be
shaped, provided a minimum of 75% of its original cross-sectional shape is
retained; OR,
(b) of approved foam material with the same layup as hull and effectively
glassed to thwarts and keel. The foam stanchion may be constructed as part
of a sealed box designed to support the thwart; OR,
(c) alternatively, if the stanchions above are not used the thwarts shall be
constructed as an inverted U and be of same thickness and construction as
the thwart, with the depth of the downward flanges to be a minimum of 200 mm
where the flange contacts the inner hull (see Figure 2).
5.3.20. Thwart Knees-Thwarts shall be fitted with knees by one of the
following methods:
(a) each thwart shall have four timber knees, blocked and glued to the hull,
with three fastenings to the thwart and one through the gunwale. The knees
shall be of grown Tea-tree, plywood or steamed laminates and of 22 mm
minimum thickness. Copper fastenings (boat nail and roovelburr) through the
gunwale may be replaced with 10 gauge screws of approved material, which
shall penetrate the outer gunwale a minimum of 1 0 mm; OR,
(b) each thwart shall have central single knees at each end of all thwarts
of the above timber or similar sandwich construction as the hull and shall
extend from the thwart to a minimum of the mid height of the inner gunwale.
The knees shall be adequately glassed to the inner gunwale, inside hull and
the thwart with additional reinforcement extending the full width of the
thwarts; OR,
(c) each thwart shall have a sandwich foam stiffener of the same width as
the thwart at each end. The stiffener shall be of the same thickness as the
hull and extend from the thwart to a minimum of the mid height of the inner
gunwale, and shall be adequately glassed to the inner gunwale, inside hull
and the thwart (see Figure 3).
5.3.21. Extra Thwart-An extra thwarts shall be fitted between the quarter
bar and the stroke thwart by one of the following methods:
(a) of 75 mm x 19 mm approved timber, strengthened on underside by 38 mm x
19 mm timber on edge and tapering to the hull or by a 62 mm x 19 mm
stanchion, and shall be fastened to hull with 2 knees similar to thwart
knees; OR,
(b) of 62 mm x 20 mm approved foam and strengthened on underside with 62 mm
x 20 mm approved foam on edge , both with same layup as the outer hull; OR(c)
an approved sealed chamber shaped to the hull may be used with approved
knees fastened to the hull as in 5.3.20.
5.3.22. Buoyancy Tank lnsert-A suitable buoyancy tank insert may be moulded
andlor fitted inside the hull, also contributing to hull strength, and may
incorporate part of the function of the thwarts and stanchions. The
following modifications may then be incorporated:
5.3.22.1. Buoyancy Tank Insert Knees-in sandwich construction only, the
thwart" knees/stiffeners may be deleted if complying with all of the
following conditions:
(a) a suitable buoyancy tank insert is fitted to the inside hull;
(b) the insert runs continuously the length of the hull and contributes to
boat strength:
(c) the full thickness sandwich construction hull runs through and between
the inner and outer gunwales; and,
(d) there is suitable reinforcement doubling at the insert/ hull interface
at the normal thwart riser height and running the full length.
(e) Note that knees/stiffeners are still required in all other types of
construction.
5.3.22.2. Insert Tank Thwarts-In boats fitted with full length buoyancy tank
inserts, a minimum of three thwarts including the bow shall be fitted. The
thwarts shall be of the above specified size and shall be incorporated into
insert so that full strength is maintained across the boat, gunwale to
gunwale.
5.3.23. Hull Decking-The decking shall be moulded and securely screwed/glued
to, and supported by, the gunwales and at least two deck beams of 75 mm x 22
mm timber or equivalent GRP/ foam sandwich which shall be securely connected
to the gunwales. The decking shall be constructed by one of the following
methods:(a) 6 mm minimum core GRP foam sandwich; OR,
(b) 5 mm ply covered with 3 mm timber veneer; OR,
(c) 2 x 3 mm moulded timber veneers to finish not less than 6 mm thickness;
OR,(d) solid GRP of same layup and thickness as the hull.
5.3.24. Bulkheads-Bulkheads shall 6 mm ply or foam sandwich panels, or solid
GRP of same layup and thickness as the hull, and shall be efficiently back
framed to withstand surge of water in the boat. Approved sealed bulkheads
may be incorporated into the design of the buoyancy tank insert and form
part of the buoyancy provisions.
5.3.25. Buoyancy-As a safety provision the boat shall remain buoyant in the
damaged condition and or with inspection hatches missing or open. Buoyancy
shall be provided as follows:
5.3.25.1. Buoyancy-Sandwich Hull Construction-Two units, each of minimum
0.085 M3 of polystyrene foam, or similar material, securely fastened as low
as possible behind fore and aft bulkheads. Alternatively, the bulkheads
shall be sealed in an approved manner, which if not fully sealed and
maintained shall be considered unseaworthy.
5.3.25.2. Buoyancy-Solid GRP Hull Construction-Two units to a total minimum
of 0.4 m3 of polystyrene foam, or similar material, evenly distributed fore
and aft to ensure the boat will float when damaged and full of water. The
additional foam shall be used unless demonstrated that sufficient buoyancy
exists.
5.3.26. Coaming-A coaming shall be provided aft of the forward decking using
1 0 mm timber, moulded or laminated in one piece, to stand 75 mm above
decking at the centre, or in two pieces fixed to three knees. Alternatively,
the coaming may be made of GRP or foam sandwich of same layup and thickness
as the hull.
5.3.27. Tuck-The tuck stern shall be of same materials used in hull skin and
shall be additionally reinforced with a minimum 12 mm timber or foam backing
or core. Timber may be used as the core material for a sandwich tuck, or as
backing for an effectively reinforced solid GRP tuck
5.3.28. Quarter Knees toTuck-Two quarter knees shall be fitted using 22 mm
sided Tea-tree or laminated or moulded plywood. Alternatively, an approved
GRP lamination,,may be used.
5.3.29. Breast Hooks-Breast hooks knees shall be fitted using 22 mm sided
Teatree, laminated or moulded plywood, suitable timber or approved GRP or
foam sandwich construction moulded to shape of hull.
5.3.30. Sweep Outrigger-The sweep outrigger shall be a minimum 150 mm x 50
mm Silver Ash, Mountain Ash, Yellowwood, or Blue Gum securely fixed and
glued to deck beams and fastened to the tuck with a 38 mm sided knee or
metal bracket. Alternatively, the sweep outrigger may be constructed with
150 mm x 60 mm approved foam, with a minimum density of 130 kg 1M3 ,
sheathed with a minimum of three layers of 300 gm/m2 cloth using epoxy resin
and glued or glassed to the tuck and deck structure. The outrigger may be
tapered down from the tuck to the aft bulkhead.
5.3.31. Quarter Bar-The quarter bar shall be shaped from a suitable timber
minimum 63 mm x 25 mm and bolted to the gunwale with maximum 6 mm stainless
steel bolts; or, glued using epoxy based adhesive and fastened each end with
two 75 mm x 10 gauge stainless, monel metal or silicon bronze screws. .
Alternatively, the quarter bar may be constructed with 60 mm x 60 mm
approved foam, sheathed with a minimum of three layers of 300 gMIM2 using
epoxy resin and or glassed to gunwales
5.3.32. Foot-stretchers-Foot-stretchers shall be a minimum of 10 mm marine
ply laminate; or, 20 mm approved foam, sheathed with a minimum of three
layers of 300 gm/m2 using epoxy resin; or, approved equivalent GRP
construction. These alternatives may be incorporated into the buoyancy tank
insert.
5.3.33. Keel Band-The keel band shall be 1 9 mm x 3 mm brass, marine grade
stainless steel or approved non-ferrous or synthetic material. Note, this
item needs regular inspection to ensure there are no damaged or sharp edges.
5.3.34. Rowlock Fittings.
5.3.34.1. Metal Rowlock Fittings-The four rowlock fittings shall be
fabricated from marine grade stainless steel or monel metal; or cast from
marine grade phosphor bronze or similar. The fittings shall fit over the top
of the gunwale or approved outrigger gunwale construction and designed so
that rowlocks and oars are in the correct position for rowing. All sharp
edges shall be eliminated and corners to top and bottom plates shall have a
minimum 10 mm radius. Fastening shall be kept to a minimum to avoid
weakening of the gunwale. Fabricated fittings shall include a full tubular
section for housing the rowlock shaft and the inside of this shank tube
shall not extend more than 10 mm from a longitudinal line parallel to the
widest line of the outer gunwale. Any rowlock fitting may be outriggered to
a maximum of this widest line and is called an "outrigger rowlock fitting".
5.3.34.2. Moulded GRP Rowlock Fittings-The rowlock fittings may be
incorporated into GRP gunwale construction. The dimensions and restrictions
shall be as for the metal fittings. The cloth layup of the approved GRP
gunwale shall be increased a minimum of 200% at the fitting, and a suitable
synthetic or metal shank tube incorporated into the construction. Note: this
fitting may not be as strong as the metal type.
5.3.35. Outrigger Rowlock Fittings-An outrigged rowlock fitting is defined
as one where the inside of the shank tube is more than 1 0 mm from the
normal outside line of the top edge of the outer gunwale. Outrigged fittings
must be additionally protected for safety by a method approved by the Hon.
National Surf Boat Officer. Approved methods are as follows.
(a) Cover Plates. The top and bottom plates of the rowlock fittings shall be
fully enclosed with an approved metal cover ensuring that there are no
protruding or sharp edges and the fitting shall have a minimum taper of 1:1,
fore and aft (see Figure 4). This enclosed fitting only, may also be used in
combination with the outer gunwale outrigged with the approved timber or GRP
foam sandwich and which shall extend fore and aft with a minimum taper of 1:
1. (
b) Protective Wedges. Other types outrigger fittings, if not fully enclosed
and lor not tapered correctly, shall be protected, fore and aft, by timber
wedges of species approved for gunwales. The wedges shall have a minimum
taper of 3: 1, and shall extend from the outer gunwale to the inside edge of
the shank tube as a minimum, or to the outside edge of the fitting as a
maximum. The depth of the wedges shall taper from the full fitting depth, at
the fitting, down to the full depth of the gunwale, at the gunwale. The
wedges shall be suitably rounded, adequately glued and screwed to the
gunwale gaps minimised in the fitting and not exceeding 10 mm (see Figure
5).
5.3.36. Rowlocks-The rowlocks shall have sufficient spring to allow the oars
to be released should they become fouled under the boat. The rowlocks shall
also be designed so the oars will slip out when pulled inboard past the
leather or synthetic sleeve. The rowock shank shall not be greater than 16
mm diameter, shall not protrude more than 50 mm below the rowlock fitting
and shall have a hole at the heel for a rowlock retaining pin. The retaining
pin shall be manufactured from stainless steel or monel metal and be ring
shaped without sharp or protruding ends to prevent injury.
5.3.37. Sweep Rowlock-The rowlock shall be manufactured from stainless
steel, monel metal or galvanised steel, may be rounded or goose-necked and
bolted through the sweep outrigger rowlock fitting of similar material for
rowlock fitting. Nyloc type nuts or a nut with a ring shaped pin shall be
used to prevent release and injury.
5.3.38. Bungs-Drain holes in the hull andlor stern shall have the bungs
attached to the boat by nylon cord or non-ferrous chain and screw fittings.
5.3.39. Oars-There is no specific Specification for surf boat oars. However,
for safety the blade shall have a minimum 6 mm thickness with no sharp
corners at the edges.
5.3.40. Rescue Tube-An SLSA approved rescue tube shall be fixed to topside
of the bow thwart decking or tank top by velcro straps (for quick release).
5.3.41. Optional Equipment-Additional equipment may be fitted or carried on
the boat and includes pumps, additional GRP seats, SLSA approved sliding
seats,approved signal plate, signal flags, stainless steel boat or raft
knife, and buckets. Specific requirements are as follows.
5.3.41.1. Pumps-A maximum of two manual or battery operated pumps of
unrestricted capacity may be fitted ensuring that associated piping and
fixtures can not cause injury.
5.3.41.2. Batteries-The batteries used shall be restricted to the fully
sealed type and shall be securely attached to the boat in a battery housing
of suitable shape and material. The battery housing does not need to be
fully enclosed or waterproof; but if the battery is contained in a box
breathing holes shall be provided to dissipate any dangerous gases. Care
should be taken when charging the sealed batteries which should be done out
of the boat and only using chargers suitable for this type of battery. NOTE:
ORDINARY CAR BATTERIES SHALL NOT BE USED. Associated switching and wiring
fitted for pumps and batteries shall have no sharp or protruding parts,
edges, screws, etc, by design and lor location which could cause injury.
5.3.41.3. GRP Seats-Additional GRP seats may be used, suitably fastened to
thwarts or buoyancy tank inserts, and ensuring that there are no gaps or
sharp corners, etc, that can cause injury.
5.3.41.4. Sliding seats-Only sliding seats approved by SLSA may be used in
normal SLSA competition. Special events, etc, may specifically allow other
types. Currently the only SLSA approved sliding seat is the Ferrett (South
Australia) design and manufacture.
This is a copy of the Technical Specifications and that can change with out
notice so use it as a guide only and contact National Council Surf Craft
officer for an up to date specifications before handing to a builder or
changing any thing on a SLSA boat
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| 2001 Aust Titles Kurrawa
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