Section 9 Anchoring and mooring equipment

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 4 Additional Requirements for Yachts - Chapter 3 Special Considerations for Sailing Yachts - Section 9 Anchoring and mooring equipment

Section 9 Anchoring and mooring equipment

9.1 General

9.1.1 The requirements of Pt 3, Ch 5 Anchoring and Mooring Equipment apply to fore and aft rigged sailing yachts of all sizes.

9.1.2 Sailing yachts with three or more masts and fitted with a square rig are to be fitted with anchors 25 per cent heavier than those calculated in accordance with Pt 3, Ch 5 Anchoring and Mooring Equipment. Chain cable, hawsers and warps are to be increased accordingly.

9.1.3 Square rigged yachts are to have a full length of chain cable on the main anchor but may have rope with a chain tail fitted to the second anchor. Kedge anchors may be fitted using the rule length and size of warp without a chain tail.

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