Description
Complete painter for the Topper. This is long enough to accommodate the various extra knots (bowline, etc) in the Topper painter as per the directive at the Topper Nationals 2019.
Colours usually available: Silver or Red. Please specify in comments box at checkout if you have a preference.
Topper Class Rules 2019
C.5.4.7 Bow Line
a) The bow line may be replaced subjected to rule C.4.4.7 b)
b) A bow line between 2,500 and 3,000 mm in length and between 6 and 7 mm (inclusive) in diameter shall be fastened at the bow line attachment point with single knots on either side of the bow line attachment point. These knots shall be a maximum of 100 mm apart.
i) The longer leg of the bow line shall extend to the aft end of the dagger board box.
ii) There shall be a short secondary leg of the same bowline that starts forward of the knot under the bowline attachment point. This secondary length of bow line shall have a soft loop (spliced, whipped, or bowline knot) formed at its end in order to facilitate the attachment of the daggerboard elastic. The maximum length of the secondary leg of the bow line shall be 500 mm. There shall be no other knots in the bow line unless permitted by the ETO.
c) The longer leg shall stowed in a manner that permits its immediate use for towing using a small piece of elastic cord tied around the mast. It shall not be stowed by passing it around the mast.
d) Mechanically retracting bowlines shall not be used for safety reasons.
