The By Laws of the ECA require thirty days notice of any proposed rule changes to be voted upon at the next Special Meeting or Annual Meeting of the Membership.

This rule is hereby posted to the membership for presentation and discussion.

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Rule Change Proposal Clarifying Mainsail Headboard Measurement

Rule II.9.G.1

Current:

Each mainsail shall be equipped with a headboard, 4” wide, measured at right angles to the luff. The peak of the mainsail, when measured at right angles to the luff must not exceed 5-1/2” from a line extending from the forward side of the boltrope, or extension thereof, to the leech.

Proposed:

Each mainsail shall be equipped with a headboard, not exceeding 4” wide, measured at right angles to the luff. The peak of the mainsail, when measured at right angles to the luff must not exceed 5-1/2” from a line extending from the forward side of the boltrope, or extension thereof, to the leech.

Rationale:

The Rules Committee assumed that the proposed language conforms to the current intent of the rule. The proposed change is made for clarification.

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Best regards,

Best regards,

Stephen Heinzelman

ECA Rules Vice Commodore