In article <10djek547v5oa90 DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>, news DeleteThis @van-santen.com
says...
> We are preparing our IRC application. Now I have the option to choose the
> "comfort" level of our boat. I would like to know what the distinctions are
> between the various levels, in order to know which one is most optimal for
> us. Who has some insight into this?
>
> For those wondering why we care... The comfort level is used to apply a
> cruising credit to boats. Therefor, the more comfortable the boat, the lower
> the IRC rating. However, if we will not comply to the requirements of a
> comfortable class we will not bring stuff like TV, heater etc. which we are
> not using during racing anyway.
>
The levels of accomodation are defined on the application form
Completely stripped out - Spartan (eg. Modern IRM/IMS) - Stripped ends,
spartan (pipecots) -Stripped
ends, comfortable (cushions, furniture, table, etc) - Modern &
comfortable (lightweight) - Modern and
comfortable (substantial, fully fitted out) - Old and very comfortable
(traditional fitout) - Other :.
There are no more detailed definitions. I can tell you as a UK sailor
who has been racing under IRC for years that competitive IRC boats are
at the stripped out/spartan end. The difference between modern
(lightweight) and modern (comfortable) is not going to make a huge
difference to your rating and people don't load up race boats with
cruising gear to improve their IRC rating.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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