The Rules Book by Twiname, Eric -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Preface The Rule Changes

Learning the Rules The Rules Everyone who Races Should Know Definitions and Terms The Start

Right of way

Windward Leg

Opposite tacks Same tack Tacking

Mark Rounding

Rounding at the end of a windward leg Rounding at the end of a downwind leg

Downwind Leg

Opposite tacks Same tack Gybing

The Finish Other Important Sailing Rules, Enforcement and Penalties The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017–2020 Online Rules Documents Introduction Definitions Basic Principles Part 1 Fundamental Rules

1 Safety 2 Fair Sailing 3 Acceptance of the Rules 4 Decision to Race 5 Anti-doping 6 Betting and anti-corruption 7 Disciplinary code

Part 2 When Boats Meet

10–13 Section A – Right of Way 14–17 Section B – General Limitations 18–20 Section C – At Marks and Obstructions 21–24 Section D – Other Rules

Part 3 Conduct of a Race

25 Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and Signals 26 Starting Races 27 Other Race Committee Actions before the Starting Signal 28 Sailing the Course 29 Recalls 30 Starting Penalties 31 Touching a Mark 32 Shortening or Abandoning after the Start 33 Changing the Next Leg of the Course 34 Mark Missing 35 Time Limit and Scores 36 Races Restarted or Resailed

Part 4 Other Requirements When Racing

40 Personal Flotation Devices 41 Outside Help 42 Propulsion 43 Competitor Clothing and Equipment 44 Penalties at the Time of an Incident 45 Hauling out; Making Fast; Anchoring 46 Person in Charge 47 Limitations on Equipment and Crew 48 Fog Signals and Lights; Traffic Separation Schemes 49 Crew Position; Lifelines 50 Setting and Sheeting Sails 51 Movable Ballast 52 Manual Power 53 Skin Friction 54 Forestays and Headsail Tacks 55 Trash Disposal

Part 5 Protests, Redress, Hearings, Misconduct and Appeals

60–62 Section A – Protests; Redress; Rule 69Action 63–67 Section B – Hearings and Decisions 69 Section C – Gross Misconduct 70–71 Section D – Appeals

Part 6 Entry and Qualification

75 Entering a Race 76 Exclusion of Boats or Competitors 77 Identification on Sails 78 Compliance with Class Rules; Certificates 79 Classification 80 Advertising 81 Rescheduled Event

Part 7 Race Organization

84 Governing Rules 85 Changes to Rules 86 Changes to the Racing Rules 87 Changes to Class Rules 88 National Prescriptions 89 Organizing Authority; Notice of Race; Appointment of Race Officials 90 Race Committee; Sailing Instructions; Scoring 91 Protest Committee 92 Technical Committee

Appendix A Scoring

A1 Number of Races A2 Series Scores A3 Starting Times and Finishing Places A4 Low Point System A5 Scores Determined by the Race Committee A6 Changes in Places and Scores of Other Boats A7 Race Ties A8 Series Ties A9 Race Scores in a Series longer than a Regatta A10 Guidance on Redress A11 Scoring Abbreviations

Appendix B Windsurfing Competition Rules Appendix C Match Racing Rules Appendix D Team Racing Rules Appendix E Radio Sailing Racing Rules Appendix F Kiteboard Racing Rules Appendix G Identification on Sails Appendix H Weighing Clothing and Equipment Appendix J Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions Appendix K Notice of Race Guide Appendix L Sailing Instructions Guide Appendix M Recommendations for Protest Commitees Appendix N International Juries Appendix P Special Procedures for Rule 42 Appenidx R Procedures for Appeals and Requests Appendix S Standard Sailing Instructions Appendix T Arbitration Protest Form Race Signals eCopyright