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-Downwind finish and this is the finish (orange and blue flags are confusing)
-The class rules haven't specifically included the sprit or foils in the definition of finish.
Neither has finished.
https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/QA2021.002v3-%5B27236%5D.pdf
If on the other hand the black blobs are intended to represent the hydrofoils that allow the skiffs to "fly", then in my view those are hull appendages but not part of the hull itself, and in that case neither boat has finished (c.f. definition of hull appendage, wing and foil in the ERS).
@John Porter: Class rules cannot change the definition of Finish, but might possibly be able to say that the term "hull" as used in the definition of Finish is to be interpreted as including the bowsprit and/or foils.
@Robby Hill: You might like to read the new rules. A boat does not now finish until part of her hull crosses the finishing line.
So a bowsprit is a spar (unless otherwise defined in class rules, per Q&A) and the hydrofoils are hull appendages per ERS. Neither are part of the hull.
Under 2017-2020 rules both have finished (equipment in normal position has crossed) but under 2021-2024 rules neither have finished (hull has not crossed).
So to answer the threads question we have to ask which rules and definitions apply.
notice of race -> class/rating rules -> ERS or otherwise defined
I want to also point out that "wings of a skiff" are not the same as a hydrofoils or winglets (when the ERS apply).
Example: IMOCA 60
‘Bold’ refer to an ERS definition. 'Italics' refer to CR Definitions.
D.2 Dimensions
(c) The beam of the hull shall not exceed 5850 mm.
This results in the foils, as hull appendage, not being considered as part of the hull.
But how can any race officer know all the different class rules and their definitions you may ask. For most one-design-class regattas it is not so difficult. And in the multi class events you can define your interpretation of hull in the rating rules.
Sorry for the long winded answer. For most classes yellow and green have not finished.
When i read this i think that green has finished.
may I ask which class this is? Because from the pictures I can't be quite sure whether the black things are hydrofoils or wings of a skiff (like 49er wings).
.....exactly this is what i am studying with my friends at the club !!!
WINGS OF A SKIFF Iand HYDROFOIL are THE SAME ????
In this picture we can see the wings of a skiff (like 49er wings).
It is there in the Q&A. In ERS says that deck superstructue is part of the hull.
And this part is what i call "FOIL"
In the original example this is what i said......if this is part of the HULL ( Foil for me )