Additions and modifications to the 2006-2007 ISAF Special Regulations for Category 1 Races (OSR):
1. Scantlings (OSR 3.03.1): The requirements of OSR 3.03.1 are waived except that the Race Committee reserves the right to require that the architect and/or builder of a yacht to which this Section would apply provide a certification that the yacht was designed and built in accordance with the requirements of OSR 3.03.1.
2. Toilet (OSR 3.18): A fitted bucket or other suitable head will meet the toilet requirement.
3. Water Tanks and Drinking Water (OSR 3.21): OSR 3.21.1 & 3.21.2 are amended to read: Each yacht shall start with at least 15 gallons of drinking water per person on board. At least one third of the water shall be stored in properly installed tanks. Water storage shall be arranged so that failure of any component (tank, pump, hose) will not cause loss of more than half the total supply. The remaining water may be stored in suitable and properly stowed portable containers. No other beverage is an acceptable alternative to water. The water required by SR 3.21.3 (amended below) may be included in the required 15 gallon total per person. Whether or not there is an onboard water maker, each yacht shall consume its potable water in a prudent and timely fashion, and shall not rely on a water maker as an alternative supply of potable water, except in emergencies.
4. Emergency Water (OSR 3.21.3): OSR 3.21.3 is amended to read: For emergency use, at least one gallon of potable water per crew member in sealed containers is required, to be available for inspection at the end of the race." This water is for emergency use only, and if used, the yacht must withdraw from the race for noncompliance with this section, or be subject to disqualification or protest. Note that water stored in a "grab bag" will be counted towards this requirement, but that any water packed in the life raft will not be counted.
5. Halyards (OSR 3.25): OSR 3.25 is amended to require, in addition, that each yacht shall have a halyard that may be led to a winch and still be of sufficient length to reach the yacht’s waterline. The strength of this halyard and winch shall be more than sufficient to safely hoist the heaviest crewmember in water-soaked clothing aboard the yacht.
6. Emergency Navigation Lights and Power Source (OSR 3.27): A masthead tricolor is recommended for the primary navigation lights offshore due to its superior visibility by ships. When used in this manner, the normal bow and stern lights will suffice for emergency navigation lights if of suitable power and if coupled with more than one battery and separate wiring. The common battery selection switch does not disqualify this arrangement.
7. Engine and Fuel (OSR 3.28): OSR 3.28 is amended to permit, as an alternative to the inboard engine required by 3.28.1, an outboard engine which may be carried on the transom or securely stowed belowdecks in such a way that it is available for immediate deployment. The requirements of 3.28.3 apply, except that a sealed and approved portable container may be carried above the working deck or in a vented locker such that there is no possibility of leakage into the bilges or interior of the yacht.
8. Battery (OSR 3.28.3 d): If an inboard engine (with a separate starting battery per OSR 3.28.3 d) is not provided, then a separate battery (fully charged) of at least 50 amp hours capacity shall be provided, the primary purpose of which is to act as a reserve for the SSB marine radio. If an inboard engine is fitted, then there must be a provision for powering the SSB radio from the separate battery required by OSR 3.28.3(d). Note that a robust electrical system and radio installation is advisable because there is a severe penalty for every failure to report at daily roll call.
9. Marine Radio (OSR 3.29): OSR 3.29 is amended to require, in addition, the following: Each yacht shall be equipped with two radio transceivers, one VHF-FM and one HF-SSB.
10. Antennae (OSR 3.29): OSR 3.29 is amended to require, in addition, the following: Each yacht shall carry a second antenna for emergency use with the SSB transceiver.
11. Sail Numbers (OSR 4.01): The requirements for sail numbers described in OSR 4.01 and in RRS Rule 77 and RRS Appendix G are amended to require as a minimum, that each yacht must have a number of the specified size (but not necessarily style) on her mainsail. The required number does not need to be an officially assigned sail number but shall be unique within the Pacific Cup fleet. In the event of duplicate numbers, priority will be given to (1) officially assigned numbers, and (2) the earliest entry. A subsequent entry with duplicate numbers will be required to change. Also, class insignia and nationality letters (as per RRS G1.1, G1.3) are not required. Contravening nationality letters (as per RRS G3) are allowed.
12. Anchors (OSR 4.06): OSR 4.06 is amended to require, in addition, that the anchors be suitable for anchoring the yacht safely. “Suitable” as used in this paragraph and in OSR 4.06 will be satisfied by gear which meets the recommendations of the yacht manufacturer, anchor manufacturer or West Marine. A suitable rode consists of a minimum of one-half yacht length of chain of suitable diameter plus 200’ of rode of suitable diameter.
13. Charts (OSR 4.11.1): OSR 4.11.1 is amended to require, in addition, that each yacht shall carry on board a current copy of Chart No. 19359 for Kaneohe Bay.
14. Emergency Steering (OSR 4.15): OSR 4.15 is amended to require, in addition, that a yacht’s skipper and crew shall test the alternative method of steering under sail in no less than 10 knots of wind and demonstrate the ability of the method to steer the yacht both upwind and downwind. Following a successful test and prior to starting the race, the skipper shall submit to the committee a written statement that such a test was performed successfully.
15. Tools and Spare Parts (OSR 4.16): OSR 4.16 is amended to require, in addition, that each yacht shall carry on board a banding tool capable of applying a steel band. Each yacht shall also carry bolt cutters capable of cutting the yacht's heaviest stay or a minimum of two (2) hacksaws with carbide blades.
16. EPIRB (OSR 4.19): The EPIRB required by OSR 4.19 may not be packed inside a life raft, and must be accessible without opening a life raft canister or valise. If an EPIRB is packed with a life raft, then an additional unit will be required to meet this section.
17. Liferaft Stowage (OSR 4.20.3): OSR 4.20.3 is amended to read: A liferaft shall be stowed either on the working deck, in the cockpit, in an adjacent compartment, or below decks. Stowage must be in a secure location and accessible, such that deployment is not obstructed by other gear. Liferafts not stowed on deck or in the cockpit may not exceed 40kg unless deployment does not require lifting. Trigger lanyard must be enclosed but readily accessible for rafts stowed below deck.
18. Life rafts (OSR 4.20, OSR Appendix A3.0): OSR Appendix A, Sect. 3.0 is amended to allow identification attached to the raft (or painter) and container, for example, by a label written on waterproof tape, with no size requirements, provided that the portable sail numbers are packed with a grab bag containing the rest of the abandon-ship gear (such as flares, water, EPIRB, etc).
19. Storm Sails (OSR 4.26.4 e&f) OSR 4.26.4 e&f are amended such that a yacht may carry either the storm jib or the heavy weather jib referenced.
20. Life Jacket (OSR 5.01.2): Yachts using inflatable PFDs to meet all or part of their lifejacket requirement under OSR section 5.01.2 are required to carry spare CO2 cartridges for half of the required inflatable PFDs on board.
Optional Permitted Equipment and Other Provisions
21. Each entrant is required to submit an energy management plan to the inspector. (A model can be found on the PCYC web site. )
22. Self-Steering Devices: No restriction is placed on the use of self-steering devices, including those using electrical power.
23. Cruising Spinnakers: The Pacific Cup will follow the Northern California PHRF Committee's restrictions regarding the use of asymmetric or "cruising" spinnakers. The use of asymmetric spinnakers, and of any associated pole is permitted, only to the extent that this use is allowed and documented on a yacht's PHRF or ORR certificate.