standamaran legal

Probably legal until you start winning on one !!!

But seriously, I've got nuthin' ! Don't know !

Yeah, absolutely no reason why it couldn't be an unlimited class board. Or even a sub-class.

I'll be having a go on a Standamaran when I'm on Maui in July only 6 weeks to go STOKED I'll give you me feed back. May even bring on home to the Goldie?

$4200 US... Somewhere in that range. Gonna get a try soon.

Aloha

I used to own a Hobie 16 and have done a fair bit of multi-hull ocean sailing. There are certainly issues with multi-hulls but with a bit of model tweaking and adapting I am sure that they will be awesome for downwinding.

Even mono-hulled downwind boards can nose dive if they are not carefully designed and/or ridden. I would love to see these in Australia soon.

It will work, even if it needs further tweaking to get it right.

You're funny PTWoody
Nickname can be cruel or kind or just plane funny. Yes they use to call me Rooster before iRONPHIL when it came to picking up females. iRONPHIL came around because I would train hard.
see ya in da ocean PTWoody
DW

Downwinder give me a ring when your here. Winds are all time right now and smoking runs are happening.
I may get a test run and hopefully some vid action of a standamaran this weekend. Will post if I do.
Aloha

I don't know if this was widely adhered to or if it has been updated but I found this link I saved last year that mentions the legality of catamarans in point 6.

International Surfing Assoc SUP rules 7-10-08

B. STAND UP PADDLE [SUP] RACING REGULATIONS:

1. Race schedule: Organizer’s Responsibility.
A race briefing for competitors is mandatory prior to each race. Within this briefing, course layout / description, event rules, safety issues and competitor questions will be covered.
2. Race Age / Group Categories:
These are flexible according to the event.
3. Race Craft & Specifications:
1. 12#8242;6#8243; Class Board
* Maximum length – 12#8242;6#8243;
* Maximum width – 33 inches
* Fixed Fin, no rudder
2. 14#8242; Class Board
* Maximum length – 14 feet
* Maximum width – 30 inches
* Minimum weight – 20 lbs [subject to review]
* Fixed Fin, no rudder
3. Open Class Board
* Minimum length – 14 feet, 1 inch, up to any length?
* Rudders allowed
4. General Race Rules [All classes]:
1. Single blade paddle to be used.
2. Rider must be standing at all times while paddling
3. Competitors must follow the designated set course, to be manned by water marshals and rescue staff.
4. The nose of the craft is the designated point for crossing the finish line when determining relative placing.
5. The finish and start lines must be designated by two buoys and legal competitors must have not crossed this line when the starter begins the race.
6. No extraneous aids are allowed. This includes, but is not limited to swim fins, engines, wind catching devices [i.e.: sails, baggy clothing, etc] and personal support teams. No twin hulls allowed (i.e.: catamarans)
7. Wetsuits and hats [sun protection] are permissible.
8. Competitors may be required to have an official mark / race vest and / or race number on their arm, which must remain on the individual throughout the event. No competitor shall be recorded as a finisher unless carrying the official mark / wearing the official vest and number on their arm.
9. Organizers reserve the right to accept, reject and cancel entries.
10. Protests must be made in writing and given to the Race Director within fifteen minutes of the announcement of the provisional results. All decisions of the Race Director will be final.
11. Race officials shall have the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without the risk of injury.
12. Each entrant must sign the indemnity declaration on the Entry Form before the event. If under 18, the parent or guardian must sign.
13. The organizers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry.