RC Nirvana
One Design Class Racing Rule

12/01/05

The radio controlled (RC) Nirvana was designed and tested by Jon Elmaleh of Out There Technologies, for Peter Winston of Megatech, Inc, the builder (manufacturer).
The RC Nirvana is an international One-Design class regulated by the builder to insure strict performance uniformity worldwide.

A.1 One-Design Clause - The primary purpose of these class rules is to regulate all RC Nirvana boats, used for racing, to be equal in boat speed.

A.1.1   Modifications - Any modifications to the Nirvana, as manufactured, not specifically permitted by these class racing rules is PROHIBITED.

A.2 Abbreviations
IRCNCA -  International RC Nirvana Class Association
RCNCA- NA - RC Nirvana Class Association - North America
RRS   -  Racing Rules Of Sailing
ISAF  - International Sailing Federation

A.3 Authority - These racing rules are established and maintained by the builder and, as such, are independent of any owner or organization.

A.3.1  Lobby for Change - Any individual, or group of RC Nirvana owners, may lobby the builder to change these class racing rules via their governing class secretary/president.

A.4 Language

A.4.1 Official Language - The official language of the class is English and in case of dispute over translation, the English text and meaning shall prevail.

A.4.2 Terminology - The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.

 A.5 Uniformity

A.5.1 Supplier -  All Nirvana parts, (Hulls, keels, rudders, fittings, spars and sails) shall be manufactured by the builder in accordance with the RC Nirvana original performance design specifications.

 A.6 Class Racing Rules Interpretation

A.6.1 Conflict - Any discrepancy or conflict in interpretation of these regulations shall be referred to the builder via the governing class secretary/president.

A.6.2 Authority - World wide interpretation of these rules shall be made by the builder.  All competitive events sanctioned by the RC Nirvana class must follow the builder's interpretation of these rules.

B.1 Administration of the Class

B.1.1 Hierarchy - The builder may assign the administration of the class by continent, country, or region.

B.1.2 Advisory Committee - The builder may appoint an advisory committee to advise on racing rule changes.

B.2 Identifying Numbers

B.2.1 Assignment - Hull and sail numbers shall be designated by the class secretary in each defined area of the world (North America, Europe, Australia, etc).  Any boat entering competition at regional or higher level must be registered with their class secretary and receive their number assignment.

B.2.2 Attachment - Boat numbers shall stay with the boat. Upon a transfer of ownership, the class secretary shall be notified.

B.3 Amendments to Class Rules

B.3.1 Proposing Amendments - Amendments to these class rules shall be proposed to the builder, via class secretary, for consideration.

B.3.2 Responsibility - It is the responsibility of all racing sailors to understand the class rules and watch for changes.

B.3.3 Dating - If a word, clause, sentence or paragraph of this rule is changed, the date of the chance shall appear at the end of that paragraph.  Explanations of changes will appear at the end of this racing rules document.

C.1 Equipment

C.1.1 General - Unless specifically authorized by these class rules, only hulls, sails and other items of equipment manufactured by the builder shall be used. No addition or alteration may be made to any part of the boat as manufactured, except when such alteration or change is specifically authorized by these class  racing rules.  See list of authorized modifications at end of this document.

C.1.2 Limitations - Except in cases of authentic damage or loss, not more than 1 hull, 1 set of sails, 1 set of standing rigging, 1 keel, and 1 rudder shall be used during a race or series of races.

C.1.3 Unusable Parts - Damaged or worn parts must be replaced by parts supplied by the builder and shall be installed as were the original parts.

C.1.4 Sail Numbers - All sails must be marked with the authorized size, font and color sail numbers and placed as designated on the official sail plan.  Hull numbers are not required. See specifics.

C.2 Crew - The crew shall consist of 1 person, but may be more with special permission by the Race Committee.

C.3 Minimum Weight - A minimum weight for a race-ready boat shall be established before the first Regional or National Regatta.  If a boat weighs less than the minimum weight, weight will be added to the electronics compartment to bring the overall weight up to minimum.

C.4 Certificate - No measurement certificate is required, however, boats are subject to inspection by the race committee at any time before or during a regatta, or series, to determine compliance with these regulations.  Exchangeable parts may be marked by the race committed to confirm compliance.

D.1 - UNDERWATER SURFACES

D.1.1 The hull, rudder and keel maybe smoothed and painted.  No reshaping of any part is authorized, to include the exit slot in the hull for the keel.

D.1.2 Bow Bumper - A bow bumper must be installed on the stem of the boat to protect other boats in case of a collision.  This rule applies to racing at the regional level and above.

D.1.3 Special additives - No sloughing or emulsifying agents may be applied to underwater surfaces.  Wax is authorized.

D.2 - RIGGING

D.2.1 Spars - Damaged or worn spars and spar fittings shall be replaced using parts supplied by the builder and shall be installed as was the original.

D.2.2 Running Rigging - Lines used for sheets, outhauls downhauls, halyards, and boom vangs may be of any material deemed suitable by owner.

D.2.2.1  Sheet Attachment - The main sheet and jib sheet shall attach to their respective booms through, or to, the hole in the booms provided by the builder.

D.2.2.3  Sail & Rigging Adjustments - Rigging of out hauls, down hauls, halyards, topping lifts, and boom vangs is to the owners discretion.

D.2.3 Standing Rigging - Either wire or line may be used for standing rigging.  

D.3 - SAILS

D.3.1 Official Sails -The sole sail maker shall be the builder. The Nirvana logo shall appear near the head of the sail and shall not be covered.

D.3.2 Attachments - Wind Flow indicators may be attached to any point of the sails and may be made of any material.

D.3.3 Repair -  Sail damage may be repaired. Sail repairs shall be made only with plastic or cloth-backed tape. Sail dimensions shall not be altered by repairs. Any repair to a sail for the purpose of increasing stiffness is not allowed.

D.3.4 Sail decorations - Sails may be decorated using decals, tape, paint or markers, but such markings shall not interfere with easy identification of the sail numbers or the Class logo.

D.4 - ELECTRONICS

D.4.1 RC Electronic Equipment - Electronic equipment, to include Transmitters, receivers, switches, battery holders, crystals, and servos may be changed or altered.

D.4.2 Batteries - Batteries used must be AA cells, either alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH.  Lithium batteries are not authorized.

Modifications/Clarification to Racing Rules as of 12/1/05

The following rules modifications, additions, and subtractions are in affect on this date.

C.1.1 Equipment - The following modifications/clarifications are recognized by this regulation:

• Line or wire fasteners of any type may be used at the ends of line or standing wire rigging.
• The antenna may be installed any way desired.  It is not recommended to run the antenna along wire or carbon fiber (mast).
• Electronic equipment may be relocated as long as all components remain in the electronics "cockpit".
• A drain hole and plug may be installed in the bow or stern to drain water from the hull.
• Topping lifts are authorized on both main and jib booms.
• Keel ballast plastic housings may not be removed.  Replacements for damaged housings are available.