Section 1: Scope
1.0
These rules will apply to all competition in which the RAIDER sailboats are used as a "one-design" class sailboat in club, US Sailing or other sanctioning bodies in North America. These rules will only pertain to the design, equipment attached to and carried on or used by the skippers and crews of the subject boats. They will not govern the operation of the vessel nor the rules that are used by the organizing body in the competition itself.

1.1
Builders and/or owners shall not attempt to violate the spirit or the letter of the rules by modifying existing yachts or producing new yachts with the intention that they be basically faster. The use of any design variation not specified in these rules which could have an effect on the speed or performance of the RAIDER is prohibited.

1.2
Builders and owners shall consult with the RAIDER Class Association for a written ruling before attempting new forms of construction, modification and/or repair, which might affect the RAIDER's basic speed or performance.

1.3
Improvements. As a class grows, improvements in boat speed and boat handling are discovered. It is the responsibility of the class association and its directors to recommend and approve changes that will affect boat speed or performance. Changes in hull form that will obsolete previously manufactured boats will NOT be allowed.

Section 2: Hull and Blades
2.1 Hull    
The hull and deck will be a bonded assembly produced only from molds or dies that are property of or licensed by Drawbridge Marine Inc. The hull identification number attached to the hull as required by the United States Coast Guard must indicate that the hull was built as a RAIDER sailboat and correspond with the records maintained by the builder or its duly authorized representative, replacement or licensee. Hull form templates will be made available as required from the manufacturer to insure conformance. Fairing, smoothing and repairing is permissible providing the section fits the template with in .125" however the template is applied.

2.15 Weight
The completed hull void of all equipment will weigh a minimum of 200-lbs. Dry weight. Hulls that are underweight will be ballasted to comply with minimum weight requirements. Ballast will be placed in cooler or cooler compartment.

2.2 Dagger board
The dagger board shall have a length of no more than 45", a chord width of 1.25" and chord length of 12". Fairing, smoothing and repairing is permissible.

2.3 Rudder
The rudder will extend 29.00" + or - .25" below the rearmost section of the hull when in the full down position. The chord thickness shall be .81 and the chord length shall be 9.00". Fairing, smoothing and repairing is permissible.

2.4 Tiller and Hiking Stick
As ergonomic requirements vary with skipper and crew (if used), any tiller and hiking stick combination may be used to suit individual requirements.

Section 3: Hardware and Lines
3.1 Hardware
All hardware shall be located as originally intended or placed by the builder. Hardware may be replaced as to manufacturer and size to suit the user. Maximum advantage on boom vang is 6:1. All other controls may be increased or decreased as desired.

3.2 Line
All line may be replaced as to size and type to suit the individual user. Shock cord or shock cord attached to line for sail adjustment or any retaining purposes is permitted. Line, wire or shock cord attached to the mast or sail for staying the mast or hiking purposes will not be permitted.

Section 4: Sails
4.1
All mainsails will conform to the original design size as supplied by the manufacturer. The maximum luff length shall be 19' 8". The maximum foot length shall be 9' 3" and the maximum leech length shall be 21' 6". Only sails manufactured from polyester materials will be allowed. For sail measurement procedures see attachment.

4.2
Mainsails may be of the luff sleeve type or boltrope luff using a halyard raising system. For boats using a halyard system, the maximum length headboard shall be 5.00"

4.25
All sails shall be measured in a dry state and laid on the floor with tension adequate to remove wrinkles along the dimension being measured. Except at the main headboard, the point of measurement at the corners of the sails shall be taken at the intersection of the extended lines of the extreme edges of the sail, including bolt ropes or tapes, but not including hoisting pendants, external cringles, etc. The top measuring point of the luff and leech of the mainsail shall be the highest point of the sail projected perpendicularly to the leading edge of the boltrope or luff sleeve. The measurement point of the tack shall be the intersection of luff and foot, disregarding any hollow in the area of the gooseneck.

4.3
A flattening reef is permitted.

4.4
Jiffy reefing is permitted.

4.5 Spinnaker:
Spinnakers will conform to the original design intent and size as supplied by the manufacturer. Spinnakers will not be used as jibs. Spinnaker control and attachment locations shall remain as supplied by the manufacturer. Spinnaker halyard, turtle, sleeve and take down lines may be revised to suit the user. Only sails manufactured from .5 through .75 oz. Nylon material will be allowed. The maximum luff length shall be 18' 7". The maximum foot length shall be 9' 8" and the maximum leech length shall be 15' 9". For sail measurement procedures see attachment.

SECTION 5: Racing Restrictions
5.1
The Class Association may sanction races in both a novice (blue) and racing (gold) division. The following restrictions shall apply, except as noted, to all boats participating in races sanctioned by the Class Association, as provided in the by-laws.

5.15
Both spinnaker and non spinnaker boats may race in the same regattas as specified by the race organizers. It is up to the race organizers to determine as to the use of spinnakers prior to the regatta start. Any boats carrying spinnakers at the beginning of a regatta will be considered as spinnaker boats. Classes may be split as to spin / non-spin.

5.2
The individual identified as Skipper on the entry form shall be a Full Member in good standing of the RAIDER Sport Association and shall be on board for all Class sanctioned regattas unless a substitution is authorized in writing by the Race Committee.

5.3
Any member of the crew may take the helm at any stage of the race or event.

5.4
A helmsman who has raced in the blue division may change divisions during a particular season and participate in races held for the gold racing division. However, a helmsman in the gold division may not in the same season helm in the blue racing division. The intent of this rule is not to restrict a helmsman's opportunity to race, but rather to prevent an experienced helms-person from dominating an event designed primarily to introduce less experienced sailors to the enjoyable aspects of sailing competition.

Section 6: Equipment
The following minimum equipment shall be carried at all times while racing.

6.1
An approved PFD for each person on board.

6.2
Such other equipment as may be required by law.

Section 7: Optional Equipment
7.1
Any magnetic type compass may be used in regattas. Electronic type compasses that display only headings and or timing devices may be used

7.2
VHF radios and cell phones or other two way communications are permitted.

7.3
Mechanical or electronic speed measuring devices are permitted.