| 1. |
GENERAL |
| 1.1 |
The Europe is a one design class.
The intention of these rules is to ensure that the boats are
as alike as possible in all respects affecting performance. Everything
that is not actually stated as permitted or optional shall be
prohibited. |
| 1.2 |
The official plans, measurement
diagrams and measurement form shall be considered an integral
part of these rules. In the event of any discrepancy between
them the matter shall be referred to the ISAF. |
| 1.3 |
Any interpretation of these rules
shall be made by the ISAF which may consult the International
Europe Class Union (IECU). |
| 1.4 |
Boats shall be built to comply with
these Class Rules, the official plans, measurement diagrams and
measurement form. |
| 1.5 |
Neither the ISAF nor the IECU accept
any legal responsibility in respect of these rules, the plans,
the measurement diagrams and/or the measurement form or any claim
arising from them. |
| 1.6 |
Except where Part 4 Class rules
specify that variations may be declared in sailing instructions
Class Rules shall not be amended by any race organisation without
the specific approval of the ISAF and concurrence of the IECU
in writing on each occasion. |