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Rule 43 covers clothing.
It's further clarified in the Case Book.
Case 89 - copied and pasted below for information. Basically, you can't wear a camelback or similar or indeed have a bottle in a pocket or anything like that.
CASE 89
Rule 43.1(a), Competitor Clothing and Equipment
A competitor may not wear or otherwise attach to his
person a beverage container.
Question
Does rule 43.1(a) permit a competitor to wear or otherwise attach to his
person a beverage container while racing?
Answer
No. Except on a windsurfer or a kiteboard, there is no necessity for such a
practice, and therefore its primary purpose must be considered to be to
increase the competitor’s weight. (Note that rules B4 and F4 modify rule
43.1(a) for windsurfing competition and kiteboard racing.)
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29/10/2019 19:30:00
Posts: 0
I clip a camel-back to the toe straps at the back under the rudder for long hot days. I carry 2L and may carry a bike bottle in the normal place too. I tend to carry energy gels & bars in a small (2L size) dry bag with a tape, sunscreen etc at the mast.
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29/10/2019 17:54:00
DerekB
Posts: 2
I did not consider the rule aspect as I can't race being the only Aero in my Club and in the country nearby Rome.
But I don't think one liter on my chest can cause damage to legs and my back.
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30/08/2017 12:36:00
Aerobasol
Posts: 27
Seems dubious on the rules. I note that the kite surfing CHANGE rule 43 to allow a water container to be carried which to me implies that it would be illegal normally. Movable ballast not allowed and things to increase weight not allowed.
Most people just tie a bottle or two to the back of the toe straps and carry energy bars or similar.
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30/08/2017 11:20:00
Gareth
Posts: 170
One for the rules guru's that Camelbak idea. In some classes carrying drink in clothing isn't allowed at all. It might also count as a hiking aid and would in any event certainly be included in the maximum weight of clothing allowed. It additionally would be very bad for your back when hiking and put more load through your knees too, so not a good idea from a health and physiological (safety) perspective. So all told, even if the rules guys say it is allowed providing the total clothing weight including the water ballast is below the maximum allowed, I'd be really hesitant risking a bad back and knees... Just a thought...
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30/08/2017 11:14:00
Bill Tucker
Posts: 4
My first post!
Yesterday I had a long session with good wind and no water on board.Was thinking to use one of my camel bak used for Mtb to insert in the front pocket of my sailing buoyancy aid.I'll tell you if it works!
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30/08/2017 10:40:00
Aerobasol
Posts: 27
29/08/2017 16:39:00
Mike0rea
Posts: 58
Thinking about the coming nationals, we could be on the water for a long time each day. I will attach a couple of water bottles at the back of the cockpit, tape an energy bar to the mast and carry a few energy gels in my buoyancy. But that may not be enough! Does anyone have any other tips for carrying more drink and energy on board?
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29/08/2017 13:04:00
Paul W-A
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