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Updated on 16th February 2004

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Fuel to be carried at the start of each sailing leg.

Fuel Requirements

The minimum amount of fuel to be carried for each sailing leg must be in accordance with the Yachting Australia Special Regulation 3.24 for commencing a Category 2 race. Petrol powered two-stroke engines must commence each sailing leg with a minimum of 150% of the fuel requirement.

Boat Speed

Engines must be able to propel the yacht at a minimum speed of 1.8 times the square root of the waterline length measured in metres, against a 12 knot headwind.