Nirvana Class
International Racing Rule
The radio controlled Nirvana was designed and engineered for production by Jon Elmaleh in 2003. Nirvana is produced by Megatech International Inc, hereinafter referred to as the builder.
The Nirvana is a One-Design class model sailboat whose specifications are regulated by the builder to insure uniform performance and quality control worldwide. This rule only pertains to those owners who wish to race their boat.
- SECTION A - Fundamental Rules Structure
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A.1 One-Design Clause - The primary purpose of this class rule is to regulate all Nirvana sailboats throughout the world, used for racing, to be equal in all characteristics that affect performance.
- Modifications -No modification, removal, or additions shall be made to any manufactured boat part unless it is specifically detailed in this document
- Manufactured Standard -Only boat parts manufactured by the builder (OEM) shall be used. (Hull, Keel, Rudder, Mast, Booms, Hatches, Cockpit seats, Sails)
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A.2 Definitions
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Abbreviations
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IRCNCA - International Nirvana Class Association
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RRS - Racing Rules Of Sailing
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MT - Megatech International- licensed builder
- ISAF - International Sailing Federation
- NA - National Authority
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Language
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English - The official language of the class is English and in case of dispute over translation the English text shall prevail.
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Clarification -the word "shall"" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.
A.3 Authority - The builder is the final authority for the terms and wording of this rule.
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Rules Committee- - The builder shall appoint a rules committee knowledgeable boat owners. This committee shall advise the builder on rules issues raised by owners.
- Owner Input - Any class boat owner, or group of owners, may propose a rule change, or rules discrepancy, to the Rules Committee for consideration. The Rules committee may propose such rule changes to the builder.
- Legal Responsibility - Neither the ISAF, nor any NA, nor any recognized measurer is under any legal responsibility with respect to these class rules for accuracy of measurement, and no claim arising from them will be entertained.
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SECTION B - ORGANIZATION
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B.1 Administration of the Class
- Country or Regional Class Secretaries shall be appointed by the builder, or may be elected by a vote of class members when a sizeable organization is formed in that particular country/region.
- Communications - to class members on class business shall be by web site, national affiliation publications and e-mail where available.
- SECTION C - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARD NIRVANA
- C.1 Electronic Equipment
- Servos - No servo shall be modified electronically or mechanically from its factory default performance torque, speed and travel.
- Sail Servo - Max torque in oz/in = 122/153 (4.8v/6.0v); Speed = .24/.20 (4.8v/6.0v) Only arm winches are authorized
- On-Board Batteries - The boat shall be powered by either 4 ea alkaline AA cells (6 v), or 4 ea NiCad/Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable AA cells (4.8 v).
- Antenna - The receiver antenna may be installed in any manner.
- C.2 Hull & Deck - The crew shall consist of 1 person, but may be more with special permission by the Race Committee.
- Hull Finish - The hull may be repaired, sanded, filled, and painted as long as the hull shape is not improved over the original in any way.
- Hull & Deck Decoration - Any means is suitable - self-adhesive letters, tape, decals or paint, may be used on the deck and hull.
- Bow Bumpers - Class legal bow bumpers may be required at regional and above regattas but remain optional for club fleets.
- Drain Hole - Drain holes may be installed in the bow or stern for draining the hull.
- C.3 Underwater Appendages -
- Keel and Rudder - The keel fin and bulb, and the rudder may be sanded and painted. The shape of the keel and rudder shall not be changed in any way.
- C.4 Rigging
- Rigging Lines - Lines used for mainsheet, jib sheet, outhauls, halyards, topping lifts, downhauls, boom vang, stays and shrouds may be of any material deemed suitable by the boat owner.
- Booms - Standard booms may be shortened for better clearance but sail dimensions of the standard sails may not be altered. Additional sheet adjustment holes may be added. Alternate fittings for sail attachment and adjustment may be installed.
- Clips - or hooks of any kind may be used to fasten lines.
- Mast Head Fitting (Crane) - The mast head crane may be drilled to provide alternate backstay attachment position.
- Gooseneck & Boom Vang Fittings - The gooseneck and boom vang mast fittings shall be used, however, the gooseneck swivel and the boom vang mechanism may be substituted. The boom fitting for the boom vang shall not be moved.
- Jib Swivel Fitting - The jib swivel deck fitting shall not be moved. The swivel itself may be of any configuration and length and the location of the attachment point on the jib boom may be adjustable.
- Topping Lifts - Topping lifts may be fitted to main and jib booms.
- Down Hauls - A down haul grommet may be fit to the mainsail and a downhaul installed. An alternate downhaul grommet may be fit to the jib. Only one downhaul grommet for each sail shall be used at one time.
- Halyards - An alternate halyard grommet may be fit in the head of the jib. Only one grommet shall be used at one time.
- Sheet Exit Hole - The location, size and shape of the exit hole in the electronics compartment wall through which the sheets pass, is to owners discretion.
- Sheet Attachment to Boom -
- Shroud Rail Fittings - Shroud attachment fittings, and location on the rail, are optional, but shall be no further aft than 17" measured from the front of the toe rail to the eye of the fitting, measured along the toe rail.
- Wind Vanes - Any type of wind direction indicator may be attached to the top of the mast.
- C.5 - SAILS
- Attachments - Wind Flow indicators may be attached to any point of the sails and may be made of any material.
- Repair - Sail damage may be repaired as long as repair does not stiffen or alter the size of the sail.
- Sail Numbers - Nirvana sail numbers are a specific size, color and font and are located on the sails as specified in the Sail Number addendum attached to these rules.
- Sail Graphics - Sails may be decorated using decals, tape or markers, but such markings shall not interfere with easy identification of the sail numbers or the class logo. Sail decorations may not stiffen or change the shape/size of the sail.
- Class Logo - The font, size, and location are as designated on the Sail Number addendum
- Main or Jib tack grommet - Grommets for attachment of downhauls for the jib and main may be installed or location changed. But only one downhaul grommet may be used while sailing.
- Battens - Battens are optional, but if used shall be positioned, and be of the same dimensions, as on the standard OEM sails.
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D. MISCELLANEOUS RACING RESTRICTIONS
- Crew - The crew shall consist of 1 person, but may be more with special permission by the Race Committee.
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E. Pending Rule Changes
- Minimum Weight - A minimum weight is being determined. As soon as the appropriate investigation is complete, a suitable minimum weight will be designated. In the interim, all boats will sail with all original equipment on board except for those exceptions listed in C. above.
- Sails - Smaller sails are being designed and tested to determine suitability for heavy weather sailing.
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