It is critical that boats have sufficient flotation material to prevent sinking in the case of a swamping.
For Owners:
- A boat MUST have a VALID buoyancy certificate to be eligible to race. This is in accordance with Rule A.15 of the 2024 version open 2.4 metre class rules or Rule A.18 of the 2024 version of the 2.4 Norlin One Design Rules.
- A Buoyancy Certificate is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of confirmation (date of last test).
- It is the responsibility of the boat owner to provide a valid buoyancy certificate when required by race organizers.
- It is the boat owner’s responsibility to contact a qualified buoyancy certifier to arrange for a buoyancy check.
- The following is the contact information of qualified Canadian certifiers of 2.4 meter buoyancy tests