SAILBOAT CATEGORIES

[JOHN POPP]

I have been looking for info about the different sailboat categories. IE: a,b,c Does anyone know where to fing the info that seperates the categories? I understand that some boats without lifelines may be a category c but with pulpit and pushpit added and lines then they are category b. any help would be great.  Blue skies and fair weather

 

[Steve]

Check out the RSG Guidelines

Open up the RSG Guidelines at the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) site (see related link below).

 

[JOHN POPP , 1975 MARINER]

INFORMATION

Steve: Thank you that answered everything.

 

[Gord May]

STIX Categories

STIX Categories:“A” (Unlimited Ocean) STIX Value >32 - adequate to withstand up to a force 10 gale, with average waves of 7 m height and eventual wave heights of 14 m.“B” (Offshore) STIX Value >23 - adequate to withstand up to force 8 winds, with average waves of 4 m.“C” (Coastal) STIX Value >14 - adequate to withstand up to force 6 winds , with average waves of 2 m.“D” (Local) STIX Value >5 - adequate to withstand up to force 4 winds, with waves of 0.5 m maximum.