Re,.. Proposed Rule Change query,......from the minutes,...'Ollie Davenport submitted a proposed rule change requiring mainsail trim to be done at all times via the last block in the system. The idea is to reduce the efficacy of pumping and potential breaches of Rule 42',.... What about gybing?... Would collecting all the mainsheet falls and flinging the boom over, in order to trim the mainsail on the opposite gybe, be a breach of such a rule?
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Hi Adam there hasn't been an official rule proposal yet but the wording for the rule so far is as follows.
Add to RRS 42.3 (c): (1) this shall be done with the mainsheet turning through at least three blocks between the boom and the crew. The final block shall be securely fastened in the cockpit area, except when facilitating a tack or a gybe.