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HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

The following pages will provide information for builders wishing to register a new hydrofoil system model for use in events of the IKA Formula Kite class.

Manufacturers that wish to continued building previously registered models also need to complete the relevant sections of the application to enable the equipment to be used during the evaluation period, and qualify the equipment for possible licensing.

The relevant class rules applicable can be found at http://www.sailing.org/32807.php

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SERIES PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

IKA approved hydrofoil systems are mass produced kiteboarding equipment manufactured in a series production run of at least 100 pieces per model/size.

Each piece of equipment shall be produced using the same manufacturing specification and materials and shall be within tightest production tolerances.

The brand guarantees a minimum building capacity of 50 pieces per equipment/model/size per month on an ongoing basis until the end of the next Olympic Cycle.

The brand guarantees that world wide distribution is available and that equipment will be delivered to customers on a first come-first served basis if not otherwise agreed with IKA or World Sailing.

Equipment will be eligible to compete the day after the next Olympic Games. Please refer to the relevant class rules for details affecting timelines for eligibility.

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HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

All equipment is registered as "model". The IKA fees apply regardless of the number of equipment produced and are used for administering the scheme.

The administration fee is payable per model and size (NEW registrations ONLY).

• Hydrofoil masts: 500 EUR
• Hydrofoil frontwings: 200 EUR
• Hydrofoil stabilizers: 200 EUR
• Hydrofoil fuselage: 100 EUR
• Hydrofoil complete glider: 500 EUR

The manufacturer agrees to cover reasonable expenses (travel, accommodation, subsistance) for an initial factory inspection (for each factory) by a class measurer before equipment becomes eligible to compete as well as at least annual factory inspection(s) by a class measurer. A joint factory inspection may be arranged for a number of equipment registrations.

IKA will enter the equipment on the relevant list of IKA Approved Series Production Equipment only when the registration procedure (including factory inspections) has been completed to the IKAs and WORLD SAILINGs satisfaction, and all invoices and costs settled.

Information on factory inspections:

Policy:
First time inspection of new factories, new equipment: 2 pax, 2 days
Inspection of existing factories, new equipment: 1 pax, 2 days
Recurring inspections: 1 pax, 1 day


Requirement:
Provide data of first 10 measurements of each piece before inspection. Equipment shall be available during inspection.

Schedule:
Day 1: arrival in the morning, inspection
Day 2: remaining inspection, departure in the evening.

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HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

For equipment eligible for Formula Kite class events, the final registration deadline is May 1st before the next Olympic Games. Please refer to the most current class rules for details.

NOTE: Manufacturers are strongly advised to initiate the registration process by submitting the equipment registration form and associated paperwork in time, and by March 15 latest. For registration processes initiated after March 15, IKA cannot guarantee timely processing of the application and required factory inspections.

Registration is subject to payment of World Sailing Builder Fees to World Sailing.

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SERIES PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

Olympic Licensing Policy

• Equipment is not available to purchase world wide within the timeframes guaranteed by the builder.
• Non-compliance with building specifications recorded by class measurers during major Formula Kite events.
• Proven history of breakages / equipment replacement above acceptable standards recorded by class measurers during major Formula Kite events.
• Retail price in excess of the average retail prize +50% of all equipment of the same type registered during the applicable application period.

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SERIES PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

The "IKA Registered Series Production Equipment" and the "Formula Kite / World Sailing" logo shall be attached or printed by the manufacturer to the hydrofoil mast.

All equipment is required to carry a unique manufacturers serial number (identifying brand and model) on every equipment part, visible without dismantling the equipment. The serial number may be covered by clear coating.

Registration plaque

Instructions on Plaque usage:

• The plaque must be permanently attached to the starboard side of the hydrofoil mast.
• Minimum plaque height: 100 mm
• Minimum plaque width: 90 mm
• Color: RAL 5011 K (Steel Blue) on white background

The plaque layout may be requested in electronic form (vector format) from the IKA

Formula Kite / World Sailing plaque

Instructions on Plaque usage:

• The plaque must be permanently attached to the port side of the hydrofoil mast.
• Minimum plaque height: 100 mm
• Minimum plaque width: 90 mm
• Color: multi-color, as per template

The plaque layout may be requested in electronic form (vector format) from the IKA

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MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

All measurements submitted shall be taken as the average of at least 10 pieces of equipment.

HYDROFOIL MEASUREMENTS

Mast Measurement

To measure the maximum length of the mast (“m”), bring the bottom side of the mounting plate / the base of the tuttle/finbox head into horizontal level. From that plane, measure 90° down to the furthermost point of the mast.

From the same horizontal level plane (bottom of mounting plate), draw two reference lines (AA and BB) parallel to the plane, one in 100mm (AA) and one in 800mm (BB) distance. Measure the length along the leading edge (“a”) and the length along the trailing edge (“b”) along the edges between points 1 and 2. Points 1 and 2 are formed by the intersection of the reference lines and the edge.

Along both reference lines, measure the chord (“c”), the maximum profile thickness (“d”) and the distance of the maximum profile thickness (“e”) from the leading edge at line AA; and the chord (“f”) the maximum profile thickness (“g”) and the distance of the maximum profile thickness (“h”) from the leading edge at line BB.

Measure the minimum chord of the mast (“n”) at any point.

 



Frontwing Measurement

Measure the maximum span (“a”) between the widest points of the wingtips.

Draw two reference lines parallel to the centerline of the wing, one in 100mm distance (AA) and one in 200mm distance (BB). Measure the chord (“c”), the maximum profile thickness (“d”) and the distance of the maximum profile thickness (“e”) from the leading edge at line AA; and the chord (“f”) the maximum profile thickness (“g”) and the distance of the maximum profile thickness (“h”) from the leading edge at line BB.

Place the wing with the wingtips on a surface parallel to a horizontal level. Measure the height of the measurement points "i" and "j" over the surface at chord AA, and the height of the measurement points "k" and "l" over the surface at chord BB. Measurement points "i" and "j" are equidistant from the middle of the chord AA, measurement points "k" and "l" are equidistant from the middle of chord BB.

 


Rearwing Measurement

Measure the maximum span (“a”) between the widest points of the wingtips.

Draw two reference lines parallel to the centerline of the wing, one in 50mm distance (AA) and one in 100mm distance (BB). Measure the chord (“c”), the maximum profile thickness (“d”) and the distance of the maximum profile thickness (“e”) from the leading edge at line AA; and the chord (“f”) the maximum profile thickness (“g”) and the distance of the maximum profile thickness (“h”) from the leading edge at line BB.

Place the wing with the wingtips on a surface parallel to a horizontal level. Measure the height of the measurement points "i" and "j" over the surface at chord AA, and the height of the measurement points "k" and "l" over the surface at chord BB. Measurement points "i" and "j" are equidistant from the middle of the chord AA, measurement points "k" and "l" are equidistant from the middle of chord BB.

 


Fuselage Measurement

Measure the maximum length (“m”) of the Fuselage.
If the fuselage is integraded with the front / rear wing, measure the maximum length ("m") in the center of the fuselage, from the most forward point of the glider to the rearmost point of the glider.

Measure the maximum horizontal diameter (“n”) at any point (where not integrated with a wing). Measure the maximum vertical diameter (“o”) at any point (where not integrated with a wing).

Draw a reference line 300mm from the end of the Fuselage (or the rearmost point of the glider), rectangular to the axis. Measure the horizontal diameter (“p”) and the vertical diameter (“q”) at the reference line AA.

Measure the distance from the front of the fuselage to the most forward point of the mast connection "r".

 

BUILDING SPECIFICATION AND LAYUPS

Detailed building specifications including materials used and layups must be provided together with the application.

Examples for Wings and Masts, and similarily for Fuselages and complete gliders:

PRODUCTION AND MEASUREMENT TOLERANCES

The following tolerances are considered to be reasonable by the class measurers.

Tolerances are intended to allow for necessary manufacturing tolerances and shall not be used to alter the design.

Equipment inspectors will consider the following tolerances as acceptable, however any measurement must retain within the minimum and maximum dimensions stated elsewhere in the class rules:

The final decision if a measurement difference is caused through normal production variation, wear and tear, or other reasons, and the value of the accepted variation is solely within the equipment inspectors discretion, and he may apply larger or smaller tolerances when justified following the principle that "any equipment is built to the highest possible degree of uniformity in every performance related aspect".

IKA APPROVED

SERIES PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW AND CONTINUED MODEL REGISTRATION

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HYDROFOIL SYSTEMS – NEW MODEL REGISTRATION

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