In order to streamline applications for approval of additional technical or adaptive equipment for individual boats, a standard form has been developed by the SKUD18 Class Management Committee and is downloadable via the link below.

When making an application, please complete the form in full and attach relevant drawings, plans or photographs.  The form and attachments should be emailed to scmc@skud.org.

The approval process is a mix of three steps – two optional and one mandatory. The steps are designed to provide many opportunities for communication with the Technical Committee to prevent developing something that will later turn out to be illegal – and yet provide a final approval step for the Technical Committee to see the implementation of the design (which could be far different from the original plan).

You are welcome to send your initial narrative to the SKUD Technical Committee for review (Step 1). This narrative might discuss function, safety features and design specifications. Upon receipt of this narrative the Technical Committee will respond quickly with a brief answer suggesting that this might be something that could be allowed or suggesting that this would not be allowed inside of the current rules. Step 2 is then to send a sketch or line drawing with a more complete description of the position, function, capability, desired intent and safety features included. The Technical Committee can then reply with more detailed comments on the device or aid. If everything is progressing, the final (and only mandatory step) is Step 3. Here, photographs of the device (both in use and in static display) are sent to the Technical Committee. This can also be done in person if appropriate. The Technical Committee carefully reviews the photos and/or usage and provides a ruling on the acceptability of the adaptation.

Step 1 (optional) – Brief written description

Step 2 (optional) – Brief written description along with line drawings

Step 3 (mandatory) – Photographs and written description or presentation in person

All applications will be addressed by the Class Technical Officer as quickly as possible and decisions will be advised to the owner via email and published on the website.