CLASS RULES UNDER CONSTRUCTION…

'Openists' philosophy can be summarised in a few words : friendly user sport spirit, simplicity and the real pleasure of sailing.

The Open 5.00 completely answers these demands.

The design and high-level production methods allow everyone to sail without any sophistication but still on a safe and reliable boat with unexpected performances.

Even if our boat should not be regarded as a high competition boat, we are aware that we will all try to sail faster than everyone else; therefore, and in order to avoid any misunderstanding, class rules will be very strict : THERE IS NO CLASS RULES… only one to be scrupulously observed : Keep the boat as supplied by the boatyard.

The boatyard has decided to fit the boat with high quality deck fittings ( Harken for example). Each part replaced has to be of the same brand, same measurements, answer same function and in exactly the same position; sails, spinnakers and spares have to be supplied by the boatyard.

In order to avoid any misunderstanding, following points will be approved :

- Sailing team : minimum of 2 people with a maximum of.. ( to be specified according to the Open 500 homologation to come - 4 people we think)
- Mechanical Wind indicator
- Magnetic compass or mini TACTIK
- Free pennants on sails, riggings
- Rope bag to keep bottle of water, suntan cream and camera available (option offered by the boatyard).

Any boat participating in our events must conform to the legislation (including safety material). An ELP classification should satisfy the Open 5.00 program and would allow sailing to the nearest islands. Material to be on board will be minimum and a complete list will be detailed soon on the web.

All of your proposals will be studied by the Association the boatyard and the architect- keeping in mind two main principles : all modifications must be easily adaptable to previous built boats and keep the above described philosophy)