{"id":1115,"date":"2024-09-02T01:43:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T01:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/470usa.org\/?page_id=1115"},"modified":"2024-09-02T01:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T01:43:40","slug":"registering-sail-numbers-royalties-mainsail-flags-and-emblems-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/470usa.org\/index.php\/registering-sail-numbers-royalties-mainsail-flags-and-emblems-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Registering Sail Numbers, Royalties, Mainsail Flags and Emblems ORIGINAL"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Standard Sail Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sail numbers are assigned by the US 470 Class Association and ONLY the US 470 Class Association (not 470 International). See Class Rule A.10.1. Once a sail number is allocated by the Class to a new, used, or transferred boat and all fees are paid (as described above), that number is now valid and is your racing number. Other countries may operate under different sail number regularions; however, if you are a US citizen or wish to register your boat within the USA 470 Class, you must operate under the guidlines listed here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Class Royalty and Measurement Stickers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Each sail must carry a 470 class royalty sticker (or button) as well as a measurement sticker. Modern sails all come from the sailmaker with royalty stickers and World Sailing IHC (In-house Certification) stickers, so this is not much of an issue. However, do make sure that both items are fixed to the sail properly (and with some portion of stitching). A sail without both stickers will not be allowed to measure in at sanctioned regattas. In the event that you build or commission your own custom sail(s) you still must source both stickers. Contact the class management for further details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mainsail Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you purchase sails from another team and the sails show that team\u2019s country code and sail number, then you must replace those items with the country code and sail number assign to you (and\/or the boat on which you are using the sails). The size, color, and positioning of the codes and numbers are outlined in the 470\u00a0Class\u00a0Rules<\/strong><\/a> and the Racing Rules of Sailing<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mainsail Flags<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you race in a World Cup, World Championship, or European Championship you are required to carry an American flag on your mainsail. Some other events may require the flag in the NOR, as well. Details on the placement are outlined in this document<\/a><\/b>. Vendors are listed in this document<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spinnaker Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you purchase sails from another team and the sails show that team\u2019s country code and sail number, then you must replace those items with the country code and sail number assigned to you (as described above). Since spinnakers often come with inked numbers, you must block out the existing code and\/or number and place your number below or to the side. The size, color, and positioning of the codes and numbers are outlined in the Class Rules and the Racing\u00a0Rules\u00a0of\u00a0Sailing. More information on number placement is described in the Common\u00a0Measurement\u00a0Questions and Solutions<\/a> <\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Special Mainsail Emblem<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If a crew or individual on the crew have won one of the following regattas then they may replace the standard blue class emblem with a gold or silver version (the dimensions remain the same per Class Rule G.3.1): Olympic Games (gold), World Championship (gold), European Championship (silver). See Class Rule C.10.4 (a).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Retired Sail Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some numbers in the class are retired (or retired to that owner). For example, USA 1722 was a long-held number of Paul Foerster\u2019s. Paul won an Olympic Gold and Silver in the 470 class. If Paul decides to sail, he may use 1722. Apart from that, however, the number is considered retired. If, for example the boat originally registered as USA 1722 is sold to another owner, then the class will assign a replacement sail number to that hull.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Personal Sail Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Personal sail numbers are numbers assigned to an individual that are not connected to the specific registration of a boat. This number may be registered under the \u201cpersonal numbers\u201d section of the measurement certificate for any and all boats owned by that individual and may be raced with in all sanctioned events (except the Olympic Regatta).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In order to receive a personal number, you must apply to the class, receive approval from the class, and pay the appropriate fees. Fees per personal number are $150.00.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can only apply for a personal number after competing in two or more 470 World Championships. You must show \u201cgood standing\u201d within the class and a history of supporting the health of the class. The issuing of a personal sail number will take into account an applicant\u2019s tenure within the Class, his\/her major championship victories, and his\/her standing as an Olympian. The class does NOT wish to assign newcomers or temporary visitors to the class with personal sail numbers. Achievements in other classes are not grounds for exemption. The spirit of the rule is to reward athletes who are extremely active AND successful on the global 470 regatta scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You CANNOT assign yourself a personal number without prior written approval from the US Class Association. Racing under a \u201cself-given\u201d sail number is strictly illegal and grounds for removal from any race or regatta. Even if your \u201cself-assigned\u201d sail number was allowed to pass through measurement at a regatta, this does not mean you have been approved to use that sail number. Any requests for personal numbers will be greatly damaged if you have race under a “self-given” sail number while NOT being an active and paid-up member of the Class.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The US Sailing\u00a0Association<\/em>\u00a0is NOT in charge of the management class sail numbers. Though in the past this was the case, this policy hasn\u2019t been active for over a decade. Many older coaches and sailors still believe\u00a0incorrectly that US Sailing<\/em>\u00a0is in charge of issuing class numbers. To repeat, this is NOT the case.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Personal sail numbers granted before June 15, 2018 will be \u201cgrandfathered\u201d so long as the owner is actively competing. If the owner is no longer competing, then that number will be repossessed by the US Class Association.<\/p>\r\n

Basically, think of it this way: Don\u2019t just turn up with nothing to show for in the 470 class and expect some sort of reward like a personal sail number. \u00a0Sure, you may have won heaps of regattas in other classes, but so have others. The 470 start line is rich with talent. If you really want a personal number, then go win 470 regattas! Win BIG regattas! Make the US 470 Class proud. \u00a0Win big and give back to the class. Be a part of making our class better. Get involved!\u00a0If you want to use you own number because you\u2019re too lazy to peel off the digits, or it\u2019s your lucky high school jersey number,\u00a0or just because you\u2019re \u201conly doing this ONE regatta\u201d….then, well, that\u2019s simply not a good enough reason.<\/p>\r\n

Single Digit Sail Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

If you have earned a metallic class emblem color, you are automatically approved for a personal number AND a single digit number.<\/p>\r\n

Single digit personal sail numbers are typically reserved for Olympians and top US Sailing Team athletes who have won one or more of the \u201cThree Major\u201d 470 class events: the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the European Championship.<\/p>\r\n

The complete list of US sailors who have been awarded a metallic emblem, 1963-2021:<\/p>\r\n

Kevin Burnham, J.J. Fetter, Paul Foerster, Pam Healy, Dave Hughes, Lynne Jewell, Allison Jolly, Isabelle Kinsolving, Tom Linskey, Erin Maxwell, Stu McNay, and Dave Ullman.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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