The recent (2011) AGM approved the following changes to the Championship Rules:

To amend rule 2.3.1 to read: "Lightweight - a sailor who weighs less than 82kg"

To amend rule 2.3.2 to read: "Heavyweight - a sailor who weighs more than 78k"

To amend rule 2.4.1 to read - "A Hybrid is any 'production raceboard' with a maximum length of 310cm.

To award the Raceboard Class Youth Title to the Hybrid Division.

These rules are effective from the date of the AGM.

The decision to award a youth title for hybrids only is not a new policy - but a policy reverting to the successful formula employed between 2005 and 2010.

The long term objective is to separate hybrid boards into a new class - since longboards and hybrids are not seen as compatible class mates!

It is hoped in the short term to encourage under 35's (non masters) to the class; long term to re-introduce youths to longboard racing.