Jason,

I'm not sure a shy kite is legal for class 1-design races. We're allowed to carry two spinnakers as long as one is a "used" spinnaker. The class rules define a "used" spinnaker as follows.

A "Used Spinnaker" is defined as one measured 18 months prior to the date of its classification as a "Used Spinnaker" and substantially used during that period. The intent of this rule is to not allow a yacht to carry different special purpose spinnakers.

Cheers

Dan

Jason Crowson on 1/5/102 8:22 AM said:

>>Russ,>>

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>>We had a shy kite on Opus and occasionally used it in the short-handed events on a tight reach. You will be able to hold a ful kite just as well if you have a full crew on the rail. I am not sure the actual mid gurth of the shy-kite, but as long as it is no less than 13'0", then it is legal. >>

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>>In my personal opinion, I would not recommend you get one of these. IT is more of a luxury and there are plenty of other places in the boat that the moeny can be spent on.>>

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>>Jason

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