[GeorgeB]

I wonder if my class rules are using So Cal’s PHRF as a guideline as the two measurements are the same? In any case, length up here isn’t much of a problem in so much that 140 headsails carry a PHRF penalty. Besides, why invoke a penalty when a code sail will do the same job? In regards to my comment about the “no pole on asymmetrics” that is to say no pole on the clew/sheet end. Spirit poles can be used but require a ratings adjustment (at least here in Nor Cal). RRS state that spars (poles) must be attached to the mast. And a ruling in one memorable protest appeal it was determined that a “crew member is not a pole” and cannot be used to hold out a clew with a boathook. You can, however, hold the clew with your hand as long as you are not violating the “crew outside the life lines” rules. Needless to say you hear a lot of funny stuff when you are on RC.