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Mini Class Rules

Mini Class
Maximum Sail Area (1)
Maximum Length
(Wheelbase)(2)
Maximum Width (3)
Minimum
Running Weight (4)
1
6m2 (65 ft2)
108" (275 cm)

90" (228 cm)

none
2
5m2 (54 ft2)
84" (213 cm)
72" (182.8 cm)
215 lbs. (98 kg)
3
4m2 (43 ft2)
66" (167 cm)
63" (160 cm)
190 lbs. (86 kg)


1.
Maximum sail area measurement includes mast area above the foot of the sail when sheeted in tight.  The boom area is not included in the sail area measurement.
2.
Maximum length of yacht is measured from axle center front to rear.
3.
Maximum width of yacht is measured outside to outside of rear tires at ground level.
4.
Minimum running weight is the sum of the Pilot and Yacht weights.
5.
Additional ballast (weight devices) refer to NALSA rules.
6.
Mechanical camber inducers are not allowed to be used in the luff sock on luff sock type sails.
7.
Wire stayed masts are not allowed.
8.
Rotating wing masts are not allowed.  Wing Mast: (A mast with a surface area that measures 8% or more of the total maximum sail area.)
9.
Enclosed bodies are not allowed.  The pilot’s feet have to reach the ground, when pilot is seated in the yacht.
10.
Tire and wheel aerodynamic cowlings (covers) are not allowed.  Front wheel gravel guards are allowed.
11.
Outside help pushing a Pilot/Yacht at the starting line is not allowed.  Outside help holding a yacht at the starting line is allowed.
12.
Pilots have to start race seat belted in yacht.
— All NALSA RULES APPLY WHEN APPLICABLE —

Revised 02/08/2012

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