But for those wanting a better grasp of how the rules shape boat to boat discussions, this ones excellent. When lifelines are required by the class rules or the sailing instructions they shall be taut, and competitors shall not. The racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. The racing rules of sailing generally prohibit such outriggers, though they are explicitly permitted on specific classes, such as the imoca open 60 used in several major offshore races. Below is a summary of the sailing rules that apply most often on the race course. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing rya. Rule 19 contains no special exoneration rule like rule 18. The racing rules of sailing rrs are revised and published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport.
The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions, cases, calls, and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a better. A boat can be entitled to markroom even though she did not have an inside overlap when she reached the zone. Fishing in fishing from vessels, an outrigger is a pole or series of poles that allow boats to trawl more lines in the water without tangling and simulates a. In general, modern yachtracing contests are conducted according to the. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding the racing rules of sailing at the same site. Sailing world feb 2002, the us sailing rules summary card, and the racing rules of sailing as published by us sailing. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions includes the complete text of the 20172020 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of. Here is a chapter on the history of the rules, which bob delegated to mark rushall to write for the book. As they converge, the windward boat red, which is sailing downwind, has to boat red, which is sailing downwind, has to keep clear of the of the leeward boat green.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The second, the appendices, provides details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or officials. Reporting committee racing rules other committee equipment, isaf classes submission. If you break a rule, the racing rules and good sportsmanship require that you do a 720 turn. I often see this rule broken, or the starboard boat feeling hard done by when the port tack boat has sailed within the rules. They are intended as a guide for new racers until they can become familiar with the racing rules of sailing. When the protest concerns an alleged breach of a rule of part 2, 3 or 4, any witness shall have been in the control area at the time of the incident. This summary is intended as an aid to sailors and not as a substitute for the racing rules of sailing, a copy of which all racing sailors should own. The racing rules of sailing a history in 2007 isaf commissioned bob fisher to produce a book to commemorate the centenary of our sports governing body.
Sportsmanship and the rules competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. A term used as stated below is shown in italic type or, in preambles, in bold italic type. Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. New racing rules of sailing 201720 posted on 31 july 2016 by esc admin the new racing rules of sailing 20172020 will be available for free download to ios, android and kindle, and pdf for printing, in september 2016. The rya makes prescriptions to the rrs and publishes the rrs together with the prescriptions and other addenda in the rya booklet yr1. Rig tuning presentation with michael mcnamara at rya suzuki dinghy show 2016 duration. Sailing instructions for hbsc club races 1 rules 1. Dave is author of the north u rules and tactics seminar workbook, north u intro to match racing workbook, understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. How the rules may apply to a boat that missed a mark prepared by russell hardie 7122010 member. The initiative includes a racing rules of sailing presentation for clubs and sailing schools to use, weekly rule of the week articles, a rules quiz, streamlining the protest process, and incentives for club and individual participation. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. Two boats fetching the mark after passing head to wind in the zone when another is already fetching.
Other words and terms are used in the sense ordinarily understood in nautical or general use. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. With the exception of appendices 1, 2 and 3, changes to the racing rules are permitted under isaf regulations 11. For those who already know the general rules and want a 20172020 update, online there are free pdf study editions of the racing rules of sailing that highlight changes. A new revision is published every four years after the olympic games by world sailing, the sports world governing body.
Excerpted from dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020 available from the us sailing store or. Popular racing boats such as the water wag, laser, the j22 and j24, the etchells, and the star and new york 30 of nathanael herreshoff are examples of onedesign boats. Us sailings sailors guide to the racing rules a simple, colorful explanation. Portsmouth yardstick py national handicap for cruisers. Learn the isaf racing rules of sailing the quick and easy way. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. Great britain rya has declined to grant a license for prescriptions and cases. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Just because youre sailing on open water doesnt mean you can disobey simple traffic rules.
In that case, you are expected to retire from the race because twoturn penalties are limited to atoning for a possible part 2 infringement committed while racing. The following rules of the racing rules of sailing 20172020 that apply to boats racing have been adapted and used within the electronic game virtual regatta inshore. The rules of the water actually call for more consideration than rules of the asphalt, so bear the following conventions in mind as you sail. The rules of part 2 apply between yachts that are sailing in or near the racing area and intend to race, are racing, or have been racing. These rules are not intended as a substitute for the official rules. Technical committee the technical committee appointed under rule 89. The regatta will be governed by the racing rules of sailing. Read 20172020 blue ebook racing rules of sailing by australian sailing available from rakuten kobo. And thats it all you need to know to go have fun racing sailboats. Simplified racing rules for beginners below, you will find the rightofway rules for racing in a very brief and simplified form. If the witness is a competitor who was not acting as an. The racing rules of sailing often abbreviated to rrs govern the conduct of yacht racing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, model boat racing, dinghy racing and virtually any other form of racing around a course with more than one vessel while powered by the wind. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. Rya prescriptions to the racing rules of sailing 20172020 rya case book 20172020 pdf version.
Olympic sailing team in 2008 and 2012, and to two recent americas cup teams victory challenge in 2007 and artemis in racing 20 and 2017. They apply to boats on opposite tacks only when rule 18 applies between them or when both boats are sailing more than ninety degrees from the. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020 by. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport. The blue book, containing the racing rules of sailing, is produced by australian sailing every four years. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. When a yacht sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, she shall comply with. Revision the racing rules are revised and published every four years by the international sailing federation isaf, the international authority for the sport. The second, the appendices, provides details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or. Understanding the racing rules of sailing, by dave perry includes the rule book and appeals quotes dave perrys 100 best racing rules quizzes dave dellenbaughs learn the racing rules a dvd also available from. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. The isaf has provided for the possibility of changing the rrs annually.
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