NOR 3.28.2 a) is modified to allow portable generators when they are securely fastened in both stowed and operating locations. Portable fuel container rules in OR Appendix IV (7) apply. When in the operating location, a portable generator need not be ecurely covered nor meet 3.28.3c). An operating location that does not direct exhaust or fuel fumes below deck must be demonstrated to the yacht's safety inspector. Sailors are cautioned to be prudent and run an exposed generator only in favorable weather.
Weather information: Competitors may receive publicly available weather data during the race. private weather data and routing is not allowed during the race and will be considered a violation of RRS 41 (Outside assistance). Prior to a yacht’s preparatory signal, there is no limitation on private weather forecasts.
“Publicly available” data includes:
> broadcasts or weather fax transmissions from NOAA, USCG, WWV, NMC, KVM70, or from the race communications boat
> imagery from satellites, such as NOAA, APT satellites
> data retrieved from the Internet (e.g. grib files or similar from the web, from ftp sites, from mail responders), provided that those data are intended for public use without charge, are routinely available throughout the year, and are publicly indexed (e.g. can be found via www.google.com).
>Race tracking website: Access to the race tracking website by any means, and the information contained therein is not available to competitors for the duration of the race. Use of the website or information contained on the website is considered outside information and use of said information is a violation of RRS 41.
The race tracking paragraph assumes of course that there is any race tracking, which is an open question at this point.