​Article I - Name

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The name of this association will be the Typhoon Class Association. The abbreviation of the Typhoon Class Association is TCA.

 

Article II - Class Symbol

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The TCA class symbol will be a capital T followed by a smaller capital Y which will be about ¾ of the size of the capital T.

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Article III - Purpose

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The purpose of TCA shall be:

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1. To promote Typhoons as a family boat for recreational sailing and Corinthian racing. 

2. To encourage the development and coordination of Typhoon fleets.

3. To establish communication and collegiality between individual owners and groups of Typhoon owners.

4. To hold events and activities for the enjoyment of the Typhoon community.

5. To provide specifications and rules regarding hull, spars, and sails to protect one-design aspects of Typhoons and to ensure uniformity and safety in racing. 

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Article IV - Membership

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TCA membership will be extended to all Typhoon enthusiasts and each member will have a single vote in all elections.

 

Article V - Organization

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1. The organization of the TCA will include local fleets, which may be organized according to local customs and convenience. However, fleet Bylaws and Rules should be consistent with those of the TCA. 

2. A fleet shall be defined as a group of five or more Typhoons in one area, whose owners have a form of organization for discussion and planning of Typhoon activities in that area. Such a group may apply to the TCA Secretary/Treasurer for designation as a Chartered Fleet. 

3. Each Chartered Fleet may select one representative from its membership, to serve as its representative on the TCA Coordinating Committee.

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Article VI - Officers and Duties of Officers and the Coordinating Committee

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1. The elected Officers of the TCA shall be the Coordinator and Secretary/Treasurer. The immediate past Coordinator will serve two additional years as a TCA Officer once their Coordinator term has expired. All Officers must be TCA members. The Coordinator and Secretary/Treasurer will be elected bi-annually by majority vote of the membership and the term of office shall be for two years. 

2. The Duties of Officers are as follows:

   1. The Coordinator shall preside at all meetings of the membership or Coordinating Committee and will conduct the affairs of the TCA, and shall have such other duties and functions as may be designated by the Coordinating Committee. The Coordinating Committee may appoint special committees as deemed necessary. The Coordinating Committee will appoint an Editor who will be responsible for the quarterly production of the online TCA newsletter The Typhooner.

   2. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible for the TCA meeting minutes, shall maintain the official membership list, manage all elections and be responsible for the financial resources of the TCA. The Secretary/Treasurer has the authority to receive and disburse TCA funds. The Secretary/Treasurer shall render a full accounting of TCA’s finances at the annual meeting or at the request of the Coordinating Committee for publication to the membership. 

   3. The immediate past Coordinator shall assist the Coordinator and Coordinating Committee in maintaining the continuity of the TCA. 

3. The Coordinating Committee shall consist of the Coordinator, Secretary/Treasurer, immediate past Coordinator, and one individual from each Chartered Typhoon Fleet. Any individual elected as a TCA Officer, appointed as a committee chair, or is a chartered fleet representative on the Coordinating Committee must be a TCA member in good standing. The Coordinating Committee shall fill Officer vacancies by majority vote for a period not to extend beyond the next Annual Meeting. 

 

Article VII– Meetings

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There shall be a TCA Annual Membership Meeting and other meetings as determined by the Coordinating Committee. These meetings may be virtual, in person, or a combination thereof. While all Coordinating Committee meetings are open to all TCA members, votes at these meetings are limited to Coordinating Committee members. All meetings will have an agenda and the meeting minutes will be distributed after the meeting to the membership. 

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Article VIII - Revisions of the TCA Bylaws

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TCA bylaws may be modified or amended by the membership at the Annual TCA Membership Meeting or at a special meeting called by the Coordinating Committee. TCA bylaws changes must be approved by two thirds of the members through an election which must include physical as well as virtual attendees to the meeting.

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Article IX – Racing Rules

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Introduction: The Typhoon Class Association racing rules have been developed to encourage fair, equitable racing between Typhoons built in accordance with Carl Alberg’s original Typhoon design which has been modified by various builders since its introduction in 1962. These rules are meant to encourage Typhoon racing at different clubs and events. Racing Typhoons maybe sailed with one or two people. It is expected that all Typhoon owners will follow the event organizer’s Notice of Race (NOR) and Sailing Instructions (SI). 

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1. Basic Rule. Although there are three factory models of Typhoons, the Weekender, the Daysailer, and the Open Daysailer and there were at least four builders of Typhoons, which have manufacturer design variations in weight and rig, the Typhoons shall race as a fleet boat for boat without handicap. Except for these original design variations there shall be no additional variations in the hull, deck, keel, rudder, spar construction and weight, weight distribution, sail plan and equipment unless permitted by these Rules. 

2. Owners’ Responsibility and Eligibility. It is the owners’ responsibility to insure that his/her Typhoon complies at all times while racing one-design with the current TCA Fleet Rules and the Racing Rules of Sailing, and the organizing authority of the regatta. 

3. Safety. Owners/Skippers are responsible for the safe operation of their respective vessels. That includes determination of whether or not to participate in a race. While the race organizers will determine if racing will be held and this information will be communicated to the racers as instructed in the Notice of Race (NOR) and/or the Sailing Instructions (SI), it is the ultimate responsibility of the skipper to choose whether to race or not.

4. Sails.

   1. While spinnakers and unattached foresails are not allowed in Typhoon Class Association events, they may be allowed in other regattas. 

   2. All sails shall be constructed from polyester or Pentex fibers. Only one headsail may be flown at any time (no double headsails downwind). All sails shall not exceed the size requirements as outlined in PHRF of the Chesapeake Standard Sail and Equipment Specifications. 

   3. The mainsail “P” measurement (which is the vertical distance along the aft face of the mast from the top of the boom to the highest point the halyard can reach- often marked by a black band on the mast) is 22.0’ for the Weekender and 20.0’ for the Daysailer. The mainsail foot measurement “E” (which is the horizontal distance along the boom from the aft face of the mast to the outer edge of the sail, i.e. the clew) is 8.75’ for the Weekender and 8.00’ for the Daysailer. Max Mainsail roach permitted in the PHRF of the Chesapeake Rules are: Weekender- Headboard 5”,  7/8 = 21”, ¾ = 37”, and ½ = 64” Naugus and Daysailers-Headboard 5”, 7/8 = 19”, ¾ = 34”, and ½ = 61”. The mainsail shall have sail numbers not less than 12” tall representing the Typhoon’s hull number. The mainsail shall have at least one reef point.

   4. Genoa. The genoa shall not exceed 155% LP. The genoa may have visibility window(s), tell tales, a leech line and a foot line. The genoa may be hanked on the forestay or run up the groove of a roller furler.

   5. Jib. The jib may be sheeted inside or outside of the side stays. The jib shall not exceed 110% LP and may have no more than 4 battens. It may have foot and leech lines, tell tales and windows.

5. Equipment: Required U.S. Coast Guard Safety Regulations for Boats 16 to Under 26 feet must be complied with. All boats participating in a regatta must follow the equipment requirements of the regatta’s Notice of Race (NOR) and Sailing Instructions (SI).

6. The following are permitted while racing:

   • The length and location of genoa and jib tracks- including additional drilled holes in jib or genoa tracks may be customized to meet owner’s preference.

   • Additional blocks and cleats are allowed to the owner’s preference.

   • The backstay may have a tensioning system of blocks. A remotely adjustable device consisting of an upper fiddle block and a lower fiddle block with cam cleat may be installed in lieu of the backstay turnbuckle, whose purpose is to facilitate backstay tension, provided that the backstay cannot be adjusted more than 3 inches.

   • The routing of the mainsheet may be customized to meet the owner’s preference. The use of a mainsheet traveler is allowed. Mainsail outhaul, downhaul, Cunningham, and boom vang are allowed. Jiffy reefing and/or lazy jacks are permitted.

   • Bow pulpit, lifelines, stern rail and a boarding ladder are optional equipment that may be installed as per the owner’s preference.

   • One whisker pole up to 150% of the J which means 9’-3” for Weekender model and 10’-4” for the Daysailer models. The whisker pole shall be attached to the mast (RRS Rule 50.2). The whisker pole mast attachment maybe on a sliding car attached to a track fastened to the mast.

   • A mechanical masthead wind indicator is allowed. 

   • Electronic watches, timers, depth sounders, compasses, and speed indicators are allowed. Position sensing devices are permitted provided that the charting capabilities, location of marks (starting line, course, or other), correlations between time and distance, display of position or velocity made good (VMG), are not used on board.

   • Additional safety equipment and devices to the owner’s requirements.

   • Addition of a compression post and/or coach roof supports are allowed in Weekender models. 

7. The following are NOT permitted while racing:

   • No adjustments to the standing rigging while racing is permitted except for emergency and/or temporary repairs, except for the backstay adjustment.

   • Split backstays or hydraulic backstay adjusters are not permitted.

   • The whisker pole may not be handheld or attached to a side stay.