Design and Manufacture of
Surfcraft Policy
Purpose
To outline requirements for the Design and Manufacture of
Surfcraft
Scope
All operational levels of Life Saving Victoria
Policy
This Bulletin contains the following specifications.
Specification No. 1 Specification No. 2
Specification No. 3
Specification No. 4
Specification No. 5
Specification No. 6
Specification No. 7
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Rescue Craft, Solid Foam/Fibreglass
Construction
Surf Board
Single Ski
Double Ski
Junior (Nipper) Fibreglass Surf Board
Junior (Nipper) Foam Surf Board
"Long Board" Open 9 foot Division
General
2.1 The specification for RESCUE CRAFT is mandatory to all Craft
purchased for SLSA use and is also applicable to any Craft
donated as, or purchased as, "Rescue Craft".
2.2 Such Craft may be subject to inspection by the SLSA to ensure
the terms of these specifications are being observed.
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2.3 Craft not complying with the correct specifications will not be
designated as Surf Rescue equipment.
2.4 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CRAFT PURCHASED
UNDER ANY GOVERNMENT GRANT ASSISTANCE BE
ALLOWED TO TAKE PART IN ANY COMPETITION ACTIVITY
EXCEPTING INTERNAL CLUB COMPETITIONS AND
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PATROL COMPETITIONS CONDUCTED AT BRANCH,
STATE OR NATIONAL LEVEL.
2.5 Craft purchased as rescue boards, and not strictly to
specification (whether at the direction of the Club or by reasons
of the builder) MUST be reported to SLSA and the relevant
State Centre immediately.
Variations from Specifications
3.1 Provision is allowed in SLSA procedures for Craft to be
constructed outside the specification - for the purpose of
improvement of design, performance or material evaluation.
3.2 HOWEVER, such permission can only be forthcoming from
SLSA and as a result of a detailed submission.
3.3 Submissions must contain all relevant information and drawings
etc., in support of the application.
3.4 THE OUTCOME OF THE APPLICATION MUST NOT
HOWEVER BE PRESUMED, AND NO DEVIATIONS FROM
SPECIFICATION CAN BE UNDERTAKEN UNTIL
PERMISSION HAS BEEN GIVEN IN WRITING BY THE SLSA.
3.5 SLSA permission to develop craft outside specification is no
guarantee of final approval and all such activity shall be at no
expense to SLSA.
SLSA National Surf Craft Manufacturers Registration
Scheme
4.1 Applicant to apply in writing to SLSA, outlining company name,
company principal, address, contact numbers, company
background or profile, and craft to be manufactured (i.e. junior
boards, single skis, etc). An initial (non-refundable) registration
fee of $385 (includes GST) is to accompany the initial
application.
4.2 Subsequent applications, from a registered manufacturer for
registration to manufacture additional types of surf craft, must
be accompanied by a supplementary (non-refundable)
registration fee of $110 (includes GST).
4.3 On receipt of the above application, applicant will be advised in
writing that they will be required to build one craft, of each type
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for which registration is sought, for inspection by the National
Surf Craft Officer (or nominee). The applicant will also be issued
with a copy of current relevant SLSA specifications.
4.4 On advice from the Manufacturer that the craft moulds, (if
appropriate) and appropriate manufactured craft are ready for
inspection, the National Surf Craft Officer (or nominee) will
arrange an inspection to check that the appropriate standards
are met.
4.5 Following the inspection, the manufacturer will be advised in
writing of the outcome of the Application for Registration. The
outcome of the application cannot be assumed until written
confirmation has been received by the manufacturer from
SLSA.
4.6 If successful, an Official Agreement will then be forwarded to
the manufacturer for their signature. Manufacturers cannot
manufacture or sell items purporting to comply with SLSA
specifications until the agreement has been signed and
returned by SLSA.
4.7 If registration is not approved, the Manufacturer will be notified
by the SLSA of the reasons and what action that should be
taken in order that registration may be reconsidered.
4.8 The Manufacturer is then required (if successful) to purchase
from SLSA, Compliance labels ($2.20 each - includes GST) to
be glassed under the surface of all craft (except junior foam
surfboards) manufactured to SLSA specifications.
4.9 Compliance Labels are numbered and stamped with
Manufacturers name. The Manufacturer is also required to date
the label with date of manufacture (month and year). Further,
the manufacturer is required to keep an up-to-date record of all
numbers in sequence, craft type, colour, finished weight, and
name and address of purchaser of each craft.
4.10 Annual re-registration will occur on September 30 each year at
which time an agreement will be forwarded by SLSA to each
manufacturer. A re-registration fee of $110 (non-refundableincludes GST) must accompany the agreement when returned
to SLSA. If the agreement and fee is not received by SLSA in
30 days, the manufacturer’s agreement will become null and
void. Should this occur, the manufacturer must again pay the
$385 (includes GST) initial non-refundable registration fee and
proceed through the original process in becoming a registered
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manufacturer if they wish to become a SLSA Registered
Manufacturer.
4.11 Manufacturers applying for annual re-registration may continue
to manufacture craft or sell items while the new agreement is
being signed.
4.12 Penalties for non compliance with SLSA specifications (also see
Agreement):
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A letter from SLSA will be sent asking the manufacturer
to explain their actions to SLSA in writing.
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A panel consisting of the SLSA Chief Executive Officer,
Director of Competition and the National Surf Craft
Officer (or their nominee), will adjudicate on each non
compliance matter separately and on its` merits, as
required.
4.13 Manufacturers should be aware that an authorised SLSA
representative shall be entitled at all times during normal
working hours to have necessary access to the premises of a
manufacturer to inspect craft, moulds if appropriate, the
manufacturing process and the Craft Manufacturing Register.
This is necessary to ensure that craft, which have been
manufactured or are in the course of manufacture comply with
the conditions and specifications as outlined in this document
and SLSA specifications for manufacturing of surf craft.
4.14 Manufacturers will be placed on the SLSA national mailing list
and will receive club mail in order to keep them abreast of
current matters within SLSA.
Note: i)
Craft built by Registered Manufacturers and not bearing
the “SLSA Approved” sticker will not be permitted to
participate in SLSA competitions/activity, with the exception of
Junior (Nipper) Foam Surf Boards which must comply to
Specification No. 6 of this Bulletin but may be subject to safety
checks and compliance at all SLSA activities.
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ii)
Craft not built by Registered Manufacturers and not
bearing the “SLSA Approved” sticker will need to be
scrutineered by a Surf Craft Inspector nominated by the
National Surf Craft Officer with the manufacturer paying a fee
as advised by the SLSA.
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iii)
The SLSA at all levels through carnival/activity
organisers, reserves the right to scrutineer any or all
equipment at any said activity.
Purpose of the Specification
These specifications refer to Craft used in SLSA competition/rescue
and will be used by SLSA Officials to determine the eligibility, or
otherwise, of competitor's craft.
Any competitor, or club, who attempts to win a race by any other than
honourable means may be disqualified. This includes the use of Craft
not meeting the requirements of the appropriate SLSA specifications.
Manufacturers have an obligation to SLSA to ensure that all craft
manufactured comply with the appropriate specifications.
Clubs/competitors have a responsibility to ensure craft remain within
specification.
When a change in basic design is contemplated, manufacturers shall
first seek the advice of the National Surf Craft Officer or his/her
nominee as assigned by Surf Life Saving Australia.
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Specification 1 – Rescue Board
Specification No 1 – Rescue Board, Solid Foam/Fibreglass
Construction
6.1 Length
Rescue Board
2820mm minimum & 3200 mm maximum
6.2 Width (measured at widest section)
Rescue Board
520mm minimum & 580mm maximum
6.3 Thickness
130mm minimum at widest section
6.4 Width of craft at selected points:Rescue Board
a) 300mm from nose - width 390mm minimum &
450mm maximum
b) 1250mm from nose - width 520mm minimum &
580mm maximum
c)
300mm from tail - width 350mm minimum &
400mm maximum
d) 1400mm from tail - width 520mm minimum &
580mm maximum
e) Between points (b) and (d) craft must be between
520mm minimum & 580mm maximum
6.5 Thickness of craft shall be maintained at minimum 130mm for
as long as practical, but shall not fall below 90mm at a point
300mm from tail of craft nor below 90mm at a point 450mm
from nose of craft.
6.6 Underside of rescue board shall be flat (no crown).
6.7 Rocker in rescue board shall be a minimum of 175mm
measured at nose of board and minimum of 75mm measured at
tail of board when resting on a flat horizontal surface.
6.8 Top of craft to be dished out (concave) to a depth of 25mm. The
dish must start 300mm from the nose of the craft and reach the
depth of 25mm, 600mm from the nose, and continue at that
depth for a minimum of 1.5m (that is, a minimum 2.1m from the
nose). The minimum width of the dish is 300mm wide & be a
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minimum of 2.1m long. For Rescue Boards in the area of
kneeling position, concave section to be formed in such a
manner to provide lateral support for the knees at its
extremities.
6.9 Foam (polyurethane) used in solid rescue craft shall have
minimum density to 15kg per cubic metre.
a)
Solid rescue craft to be covered with one layer of
10oz glass overall, or two (2) layers of 6oz glass
overall.
b)
One additional layer of 6oz glass, 2.1m long by
600mm wide, to be provided on top of craft, as
deck patch, in kneeling area.
c)
Where 10oz glass is used, one strip of 10oz glass,
150mm wide, to be provided around edge of nose
and tail of craft for additional protection.
d)
Where 2 x 6oz glass are used, two strips of 6oz
glass, 150mm wide, to be provided around edge of
nose and tail of craft for additional protection.
e)
One strip of 10oz glass, or 2 x 6oz strips of glass
2.1m long by 75mm wide to be laid onto blank, in
area where hand strap fastening blocks are
placed.
6.10 Rescue craft to have one centre fin either:
a)
minimum of 250mm long at contact point with
board, 150mm high and 6mm thickness with edge
radius of 3mm on all edges. Minimum profile radii
25mm. Fin to be of solid construction.
b)
minimum of 140 mm long at contact point with
board, 170 mm high and 6mm thickness with edge
radius of 3mm on all edges. Minimum profile radii
25mm. Fin to be of solid construction.
6.11 Handgrips to be attached to each side of rescue craft, and to be
between 2100mm each in length for boards less than 3000mm
in length and 2400mm each in length for boards longer than
3000mm. Handgrips to be securely attached to craft with
suitable fastening (as detailed in clause 6.12) at eight (8) points
for boards less than 3000mm in length and nine (9) points for
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boards longer than 3000mm.
It is recommended that the first fastening point be 450mm from
the nose of the board and that all fastenings be equally spaced
at 300mm.
6.12 Handgrips fastenings may be by the following methods:
6.13 (i)
(ii)
a)
10mm to 12mm double braided polyester rope
continuous in length, looped and glassed into
board.
b)
A 6mm stainless steel nut fastened to a minimum
18mm diameter stainless steel washer, set into a
block of reinforced resin, 50mm x 25mm minimum,
and resined into hull of craft. A 6mm stainless
steel C.S.H. metal thread screw, with a flat washer
and cup head washer to be used to attach straps.
c)
Suitable alternatives may be used, e.g. leg rope
retainer plugs and plastic covered rope provided
the National Surf Craft Officer approves, in writing,
of such alternative method.
Rescue Craft must be finished in yellow (Australian
Standard: Pantone 136-137).
Rescue craft shall be readily identified in the event of
an emergency and, to this end
a.
Each craft shall have the words- “SURF
RESCUE” or “LIFEGUARD” in solid bold type
and in letters minimum 100mm high and displayed
on the front of the deck. Such letters should
appear within 600mm of the front nose of the craft.
The letters shall be red (Australian Standard:
Pantone 186C) in colour and placed under the
outer-layer of the fiberglass finish.
b.
The underneath of the rescue craft shall also have
the words- “SURF RESCUE” or “LIFEGUARD”
Running in direction from nose to tail and to be a
minimum of 200mm high. Again, red letters must
be used as specified above.
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NOTE: The words “SURF RESCUE” or “LIFEGUARD
shall not be compromised by any other form of signwriting. ie. not to be broken or visually obstructed.
6.14 A 25mm wide red line must be placed across the craft 600mm
from nose of the craft to indicate approximate position of
patient's chin when placed on craft. This is to provide proper
balance for craft, and to assist in rescues.
6.15 Rescue Craft must support a minimum weight of 146kg without
deck of craft being underwater i.e. deck should be clear of
water with patient and rescuer in a rescue position.
6.16 When it is specified that a Rescue Board is to be used in a
lifesaving competition event the craft must have a minimum
weight of 11 kg. All other specifications for the craft must be
adhered to as outlined above.
NOTE: Manufacturers should have available suitable jigs /
templates to measure required minimum width, thickness and
rocker profile.
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Specification No. 2 - "Surf Board"
7.1
Maximum length - 3.2m
7.2
Minimum Radii – Nose and Tail in plan view (see Figure 3) –
25mm
7.3
Minimum Radii – Leading edge Nose and trailing edge Tail in
elevation view (see Figure 4) – 3mm.
7.4
Minimum Structural Weight - 7.6kg (includes one fin,
plastic/rubber handles and knee/chest pads)
7.5
Minimum Width - not specified
7.6
Only one fin is permitted and must have a minimum profile
radius of 25mm at any point, minimum leading edge radius of
3mm and minimum trailing edge radius of 1.5mm.
NOTE: Leading edge extends from the underside of the board
to the lowest point of the fin.
7.7
The board may be constructed of timber, foam sandwich
fibreglass or fibreglass with either solid core or hollow
construction.
7.8
Surf boards must contain a minimum flotation in the form of
foam of other approved material to provide buoyancy of 20kg
mass.
NOTE: Isolite foam provides buoyancy of 10kg for each 0.01
cubic metre.
7.9
This Specification does not apply to surf boards used in board
wave riding contests, however, boards that are considered to
be dangerous shall be debarred from competing in the
interests of safety.
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Specification No. 3 - "Single Ski"
8.1
Maximum length 5.79 metres. (Includes wave deflector, but
does not include any rudder).
8.2
Minimum structural weight 18kg. (Excludes removable
deflector but includes, where applicable, one rear and
one front rudder and mechanism, rudder pedals and
cables, plastic/rubber footstraps, adjustable footblock
fittings and mechanism, pedal and seat pads, fixed fins,
hatch cover and starting handles).
Note I: Wave deflectors moulded as part of the deck and/or
hull are deemed to be fixed and will be included in the
minimum weight. Normal removable deflectors glued or
glassed in place are not considered as part of minimum weight
and therefore not included in the structural weight.
8.3
(i)
Minimum width shall be 480mm, measured at widest
point of hull and shall not include any rubbing strips,
mouldings, additional protective moulding or edges of
rollover decks. (See Note II)
(ii)
Minimum width at a point 400mm from the bow shall be
180mm.
(iii)
Where a built in deflector greater than 400mm in length
is used, the minimum width 400mm from the bow shall
be measured as detailed in Item 8.4 (iv).
Note I: Where the deck and/or gunwale is raised in a manner
which increases the width of the hull, the minimum width of
480mm is required to occur at a point on the underside of the
hull on a line which represents the true line of the gunwale.
Note II: Where rubbing strips, mouldings, additional protective
mouldings, or rollover decks are used the minimum width of
the hull, measured at the underside of such strip, moulding, or
rollover deck, shall be 475mm.
8.4
Reverse curve is permitted in the hull to provide greater lift and
shall be built according to the following details:
(i)
Reverse curve is permitted in hull only between forward
edge of foot wells and bow of ski.
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(ii)
The maximum depth of the reverse curve shall be
20mm measured over 130mm span. Width of span to
be measured from deck line when removable deflector
or built-in deflector less than 400mm in length is used.
(iii)
The maximum reverse curve width shall be measured
at a point 400mm from the bow of the ski and will
reduce to no reverse curve at a point to the front of the
forward edge of foot wells.
(iv)
When a built in deflector longer than 400mm is used the
following method shall be used to measure the 180mm
minimum width of the hull (Clause10.3 (ii)) and
maximum reverse curve (Clause 10.4(ii)).
An approved SLSA template (see Fig 6) 180mm wide
shall be placed against the underside of the ski, 400mm
from the bow of the ski. Adjustable straight edges, fitted
to the template, 130mm long shall be moved to touch
the hull of the ski and check made to ensure reverse
curve to such straight edges do not exceed 20mm each
side.
(v)
No reverse curve in any direction, is permitted in the
hull between the front footstraps and the stern of the
ski.
Note I: Reverse curve created in joining the hull and deck, by
repairs or storage is exempt from clause (v).
8.5
Optional Extras
(i)
Deflectors (removable or built-in):
Wave deflectors shall not be wider than maximum width
of ski. Minimum edge radius shall be 3mm in elevation
and in plan deflectors shall have a minimum radius of
25mm.
(ii)
Rudders:
Rudder blades shall be of timber, fibreglass, moulded
compound or other approved material. Rudders must
have a minimum profile radius of 25mm except at the
hull, minimum leading edge radius of 3mm and
minimum trailing edge radius of 1.5mm.
Note I: Leading Edge extends from the underside of
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the hull to the lowest point of the rudder;
Note II: Any fixed fin must also conform to this clause.
8.6
8.7
(iii)
Rudder Mechanisms:
There must be no projection of the rudder mechanism,
e.g. balls, screws, nails, pins or rods, etc which could
cause injury or damage. All rudder mechanisms shall
be protected by an approved cover.
(i)
Foot wells and seating wells may be incorporated in the
overall construction. Seats and footwells, if used, shall
be moulded into, or on the top deck of the ski and shall
be completely sealed from the hull.
(ii)
Adjustable footblocks may be used. Mechanism used to
permit adjustment must be approved and there must be
no projections or sharp edges which could cause injury
or damage.
(iii)
All footstraps must incorporate an approved release
mechanism.
Floatation: Single skis shall contain a minimum floatation in the
form of foam or other approved material to provide a buoyancy
of 30kg mass.
Note I: Isolite foam provides buoyancy of 10kg for each 0.01
cubic metre.
8.8
Design: Minimum measurements along the hull from a flat
horizontal surface required are:
(i)
75mm at stern to underside, which will be the general
continued curvature line of the hull.
(ii)
300mm at bow along true line of gunwale. (Deflectors
are not considered to be a part of a true line of the
gunwale and should not be included in the
measurement)
(iii)
At 600mm in from stern, a clearance of 50mm.
(iv)
At 100mm in from bow, a clearance of 200mm.
(v)
At 400mm in from bow, a clearance of 75mm.
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(vi)
A single ski less than the maximum length of 5.79
metres must still comply to the measurements from bow
and stern - for the curvature check.
For Measuring: The ski must sit on SLSA’s standard jig
(see figure 5) and touch or clear all jig measurements,
keeping within the overall length. For skis less than the
minimum length the jig must be adjusted to the length of
the ski.
(vii)
There must be no reverse curvature of the bottom of the
ski from the bow to the line of the SLSA's standard jig.
(viii)
8.9
Note: For details of procedures of measurement refer to
the appropriate Bulletins issued by Australian Council
on Scrutineering of Surf Craft.
As a safety precaution, minimum profile of hull / deck at tail
and bow (where removable deflector is used) of skis in either
plan or side elevation shall be 25mm. Minimum radii in other
direction to be 3mm.
Further minimum radii of V bow to be 3mm.
Note I: Projection of overlapping deck past the hull at tail (and
bow) to not exceed 5mm.
Note II: If a deck is less than 25mm deep at the join the 25mm
radius must extend to 25 mm depth minimum.
8.10 Surf Ski Paddles. Currently no specification for paddles exist,
however all paddles must be free of sharp or jagged edges
which may cause injury. Metal tipped paddles are not
permitted to be used.
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Specification No. 4 - "Double Ski"
9.1
Maximum length - 7.32 metres (includes wave deflector but
does not include any rudder).
9.2
Minimum structural weight - 32kg (excludes removable
deflector but includes, where applicable, one rear and one
front rudder and mechanism, rudder pedals and cables,
plastic/rubber footstraps, adjustable footblock fittings and
mechanism, pedal and seat pads, fixed fins, hatch cover and
starting handles).
Note I: Wave deflectors moulded as part of the deck and/or
hull are deemed to be fixed and may be included in the
minimum weight. Normal removable deflectors glued or
glassed in place are not considered as part of minimum
weight.
9.3
(i)
Minimum width 580mm measured at widest point of hull
and shall not include rubbing strips, mouldings,
additional protective moulding or edges of rollover
decks.
(ii)
Minimum width at a point of 400mm from the bow shall
be 180mm.
(iii)
Where built-in deflector is greater than 400mm in length
is used, the minimum width 400mm from the bow shall
be measured as detailed in Item 9.4 (iv).
Note I: Where the deck and/or gunwale is raised in a manner
which increases the width of the hull the minimum width of
580mm is required to occur at a point on the underside of the
hull on a line which represents the true line of the gunwale.
Note II: Where rubbing strips, mouldings, additional protective
mouldings, or rollover decks are used the minimum width of
the hull measured at the underside of such strip, moulding, or
rollover deck shall be 575mm.
9.4
Reverse curve is permitted in hull to provide greater lift and
shall be built according to the following details:
(i)
Reverse curve is permitted in hull only between forward
edge of front footwells and bow of ski.
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(ii)
The maximum depth of the reverse curve shall be
20mm measured over a 130mm span. Width of span to
be measured from deck line when removable deflector
or built in deflector less than 400mm in length is used.
(iii)
The maximum reverse curve width shall be measured
at a point 400mm from the bow of the ski and will
reduce to no reverse curve, at a point to the front of the
forward edge of footwells.
(iv)
Where a built-in deflector longer than 400mm is used
the following method shall be used to measure the
180mm minimum width of the hull (Clause 11.3(ii)) and
the maximum reverse curve (Clause 11.4(ii)).
An approved SLSA template (see Fig 6) 180mm wide
shall be placed against the underside of the ski, 400mm
from the bow of the ski. Adjustable straight edges fitted
to the template 130mm long shall be moved to ensure
reverse curve to such straight edges do not exceed
20mm each side.
(v)
No reverse curve, in any direction, is permitted in the
hull between the front footstraps and stern of the ski.
Note I: Reverse curve created in joining the hull and
deck, by repairs or storage is exempt from clause (v).
9.5
Optional Extras
(i)
Deflectors (removable or built-in):
Wave deflectors shall not be wider than maximum width
of ski. Minimum edge radius shall be 3mm in elevation
and in plan deflectors shall have a minimum radius of
25mm.
(ii)
Rudder:
Rudder blades shall be of timber, fibreglass, moulded
compound or other approved material. Rudders must
have a minimum profile radius of 25mm except at the
hull, minimum leading edge radius of 3mm and
minimum trailing edge radius of 1.5mm.
Note I: Leading edge extends from the underside of the
hull to the lowest point of the rudder;
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Note II: Any fixed fin must also conform to this clause.
9.6
9.7
(iii)
Rudder Mechanism: There must be no projections of
the rudder mechanism, e.g. balls, screws, nails, pins or
rods, etc., which could cause injury or damage. All
rudder mechanisms, shall be protected by an approved
cover.
(i)
Foot wells and seating wells may be incorporated in the
overall construction. Seats and footwells, if used shall
be moulded into, or on the top deck of the ski and shall
be completely sealed from the hull.
(ii)
Adjustable footblocks may be used. Mechanism used to
permit adjustment must be approved and there must be
no projections or sharp edges, which could cause injury
or damage.
(iii)
All footstraps must incorporate an approved release
mechanism.
Floatation: Double Skis shall contain a minimum floatation in
the form of foam or other approved material to provide
buoyancy of 40kg mass.
Note I: Isolite foam provides buoyancy of 10kg for each 0.01
cubic metre.
9.8
Design: Minimum measurements along the hull from a flat
horizontal surface required are:
(i)
75mm at stern to underside, which will be the general
continued curvature line of the hull;
(ii)
300mm at bow along true line of gunwale (deflectors
are not considered to be a part of a true line of the
gunwale and should not be included in the
measurement);
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At 600mm in from stern, a clearance of 50mm;
(iv)
At 100mm in from bow, a clearance of 200mm;
(v)
At 400mm in from bow, a clearance of 75 mm;
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(vi)
9.9
A double ski less than the maximum length of 7.32
metres must still comply to the measurements from bow
and stern - for the curvature check.
Measuring: The ski must sit on SLSA’s standard jig (see figure
5) and touch or clear all jig measurements, keeping within the
overall length. For skis less than the minimum length the jig
must be adjusted to the length of the ski.
There must be no reverse curvature of the bottom of the ski
from the bow to the line of SLSA's standard jig.
Note I: For details of procedures of measurement refer to
appropriate Bulletins issued by Australian Council on
Scrutineering of Surf Craft.
9.10 As a safety precaution, minimum profile of hull / deck at tail
and bow (where removable deflector is used) of skis in either
plan or side elevation shall be 25mm. Minimum radii in other
direction to be 3mm.
Further minimum radii of V bow to be 3mm.
Note I: Projection of overlapping deck past the hull at tail (and
bow) to not exceed 5mm.
Note II: If a deck overlap is less than 25mm deep at the join
the 25mm radius must extend to 25 mm depth minimum.
9.11 Surf Ski Paddles. Currently no specification for paddles exist,
however all paddles must be free of sharp or jagged edges
which may cause injury. Metal tipped paddles are not
permitted to be used.
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Specification No. 5 - "Junior (Nipper) Fibreglass Surf
Board"
10.1 Maximum length - 2.0m
10.2 Minimum radii- Nose and Tail in plan view (see Figure 3, Page
12) - 25mm
10.3 Minimum radii- Leading edge Nose and trailing edge Tail in
elevation view (see Figure 4, Page 12) - 3mm
10.4 Minimum Structural Weight - 4.5kg (includes one fin,
plastic/rubber handles and knee/chest pads)
10.5 Minimum Width - not specified
10.6 Only one fin is permitted. Fin must have minimum profile
radius of 25mm at any point, minimum leading edge radius of
3mm and minimum trailing edge radius of 1.5mm.
Note I: Leading edge extends from underside of the board to
the lowest point of the fin.
10.7 The board may be constructed of timber, foam sandwich or
fibreglass with either solid core or hollow construction.
10.8 Surf boards must contain a minimum floatation in the form of
foam or other approved material to provide buoyancy of 20kg
mass.
Note I: Isolite foam provides buoyancy of 10kg for each 0.01
cubic metre.
10.9 Surf Boards complying to Specification No. 6 shall be deemed
to comply to this Specification No. 5 if:
(i)
(ii)
Minimum structural weight complies to Clause 10.4;
and
(a)
SLSA “Approved Compliance Sticker” is
attached and date of manufacture and actual
weight of board is recorded by manufacturer;
or
(b)
Weight is verified before competition.
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Specification No. 6 - "Junior (Nipper) Foam Surf Board"
11.1 Maximum length - 2.0m
11.2 Minimum Nose Radii – Nose and Tail in plan view (see Figure
3) – 25mm
11.3 Minimum Radii – Leading edge Nose and trailing edge Tail in
elevation view (see Figure 4) – 3mm
11.4 Minimum Structural Weight - not specified.
11.5 Minimum Width - not specified.
11.6 Only one fin is permitted. Fin must have minimum profile
radius of 25mm at any point, and minimum leading edge radius
of 3mm and minimum trailing edge radius of 1.5mm. The fin is
to be of flexible rubber/plastic material or moulded foam.
Note I: Leading edge extends from underside of the board to
the lowest point of the fin.
11.7 The board must be constructed of foam with solid core
construction. No solid reinforcing stringers (e.g. fibreglass,
wood, etc) are permitted. No hard plastic/fibreglass type
coverings over the foam is permitted (i.e. the surface of the
craft must be flexible).
Note I: Plastic/rubber handles and plug attachments are
permitted.
11.8 Surfboards must contain a minimum floatation in the form of
foam or other approved material to provide buoyancy of 20kg
mass.
Note I: Isolite foam provides buoyancy of 10kg for each 0.01
cubic metre;
Note II: Junior (Nipper) Foam Surfboards are exempt from
Clause 5.2(iii) requiring a SLSA Approved Compliance Sticker.
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Specification No. 7 - "Long Board" Open 9 Foot
Division
Board requirements for all age divisions and the Open 9 foot
Division:
12.1 Length is a minimum 9 feet (2.74 metres) long measured from
the nose to tail on the deck of the surfboard. Width dimensions
to be a minimum total 51 inches (1295 mm) aggregate. That is
the total of the widest point, plus the width 12 (305 mm) inches
from the tail and the width 12 inches (305 mm) from the nose.
12.2 Shape can include multiple fins and channels but cannot
include add on tail or nose blocks.
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