Since its launching, ORC was constantly
monitoring development of the GP 33 class taking in account
comments and requests from sailors, designers and boat
builders always keeping on mind the original intention of
the class of fast, sound and seaworthy boats keeping their
good value beyond their competitive life as grand prix
racers. As a result, the following class rule changes have
been agreed:
- Number of spinnakers on board while
racing is increased to 3
- Asymmetric spinnaker(s) may include Code 0
- ASL limit is increased to 15.40 and AMG to 10.90 m
- Max MDL1 is increased to 0.200 m
- Bowsprit pole must be retractable
GP Class rules in 2007 format are being updated with
these changes, where all the references to the IMS
rules are still related to the 2007 version. However, new GP
Class rules will be separated for the GP 26, GP 33 and GP 42
class, related to the IMS 2008, keeping the same substance
as the currently published class rules. New GP 33 class
rules will be posted soon. Until then the 2007 version may
be used.
07.04.2008.