Olympic Games 1996

Aims and Objectives

The Rules and Instructions should:

Make available definitions and standard instructions and procedures for the measurement

of sails.

Define common measurement points and measurement procedures which can be applied

to all sails.

Make possible a high degree of repeatability of measurement.

Exclude procedures which complicate the manufacture or measurement of sails.

Make it possible to measure a sail without the need for it to be set on a spar, standing or

running rigging.

Make possible a high degree of repeatability of measurement.

Exclude any need for interpretation by a measurer.

Exclude any need for the measurer to determine the intent of a manufacturer.

Make maximum use of illustrative drawings.

For fundamental measurement, require only the minimum of measurement tools with

those needed being commonly available in all countries. However, where the use of a

specialised tool will assist in achieving the desired measurement objective, this should be

encouraged.

Not include or specify dimensions, limits and limitations. (An appendix should be

included giving recommended formula or limits etc.)

For event measurement, include procedures designed to improve efficiency in time and

effort whilst maintaining accuracy and repeatability.