More about the new rules get a new rulebook see our other. The racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. These publications are available on the isaf website. Australian sailing has received many enquiries, and as a result has prepared the following to. 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 understanding of how the rules are applied. The e book versions of the rrs including australian sailing prescriptions are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the popular e book platforms ibooks and kobo. Title racing rule regulation advertising code 80 20. If you break a rule, the racing rules and good sportsmanship require that you do a 720 turn. For a few dollars more, you have the peace of mind.
The racing rules of sailing 20172020 world sailing website changes and corrections to the rrs 20172020 world sailing website world sailing q and as world sailing website. As stated by the racing rules of sailing, competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 20172020 and the call book for team racing for 20172020. The purpose of the racing rules of sailing is to keep sailors and boats safe and to provide fair competition the rules are governed by two basic principles. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding. Racing rules explained rule 10 port and starboard rya. World sailing rules of sailing 20172020 changes and corrections pdf this indicates clearly all the changes to the rules. A boat approaching the finish line on starboard tack goes headtowind to shoot the line at the pin. 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. Over many years, a complete set of sailing rules of the road specifically for sailboat racing has been developed and administered by the international sailing federation isaf, but these are not relevant to recreational sailing. Call book for team racing for 202016, and it recognizes them as authoritative only for umpired match or team racing. Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. Standard notice of race for match racing 78 standard sailing instructions for match racing 78 match racing rules for blind competitors 78.
To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. Click here the sail canada prescriptions for the 20172020 racing. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Sailboat racing tactics explained simply sail to win book 8.
Sailing is an art and being knowledgeable is tantamount to being a good sailor. Participants are encouraged to minimize any adverse environmental impact of the sport of sailing. The rule books come in three different categories, fleet racing, match racing and team racing. Author of winning in onedesigns and dave perrys 100 best rules quizzes, perry is an allamerican sailor and champion racer, coach and teacher, as well as a us sailing senior certified judge and chairman of the us sailing appeals committee. 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. Overview world sailing s 20172020 racing rules of sailing files are available here. Rule 18 on a beat to windward for boats on opposite tacks, rule 18 markroom turns off by rule 18. Dellenbaugh also is a champion racer, international judge and americas cup umpire. Every sailor needs these rules whether you race or not.
The guidance offered is the opinion of experts and is not a binding interpretation of the rules, nor will it be appropriate for all racing. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing. Every racing sailor, coach, official and regatta organizer should own a rule book for ready reference. Racing rules guidance under the umbrella of its racing charter, the rya provides guidance on the racing rules of sailing. The racing rules of sailing rrs are designed to keep racing fair and safe. This digital version has been enhanced with animations and. The racing rules of sailing are published every four years, beginning the year after the summer olympics, by world sailing ws. Australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020 blue book.
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. The 20172020 yachting new zealand racing rules of sailing can be purchased from the yachting new zealand online shop. The 20172020 version will be in force effective january 1, 2017. He has served on international sailing federation isaf now called world sailing racing rules committee for over 25 years. The blue book, containing the racing rules of sailing, is produced by australian sailing every four years. Revised rule 21 will apply whenever a boat is sailing within the room or mark room to which she is entitled. Nov 07, 2016 the racing rules of sailing for 20172020 us sailing association on. However, when she may have broken a rule of part 2 and rule 31 in the same incident she need not take the penalty for breaking rule 31 a boat may take a penalty by retiring, in which case she shall notify the race committee as soon as. A boat may take a oneturn penalty when she may have broken one or more rules of part 2, or rule 31 or 42, in an incident while racing. Owners, persons in charge pic, sailors, designers, sailmakers and boatbuilders should consult the rulebook in preparation to be rated and scored under orr. A fundamental principle of sportsmanship is that when competitors break a rule they will promptly take a penalty, which may be to retire. The appeals book and world sailing cases 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. On or off the water, in the protest room or umpiring in a rubber duck, attending a seminar or reading a news item.
Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2012 the latest edition of dave perrys requisite guide will help you develop a fuller understanding of all the rules, not just the. When a boat protests under a rule of part 2 or under rule 31 or 42 for an incident in the racing area, she is not entitled to a hearing and the following applies. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport. The intention is that judges and protest committees around the world apply the rules in the same way. If red tacks inside the 4 boat length zone to get in line, she must not make. The members of the world sailing racing rules committee take on this task, and have recently published a copy of the racing rules of sailing for 20172020 with all changes approved in 2016, 2017. The codes are published in the world sailing regulations. And, it pays to know what to bring aboard and what to leave on shore. World sailing racing rules of sailing 20172020 study version pdf. The case book published by the international sailing federation contains the only authoritative interpretations and explanations of the racing rules that isaf publishes.
It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. In 2016 the international organizing body of sailing changed their name from the international sailing. The racing rules of sailing become effective in australia on january 1, 2017 and replace all previous editions of the racing rules of sailing of or world sailing australian sailing and shall apply when so stated in the sailing instructions to events commencing after that date. Our thanks to willis for providing the following summary of the changes that will be affecting our sport starting in 2017. Terminology a term used in the sense stated in the definitions is printed in italics or, in preambles, in bold italics for example, racing and racing. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. Owners, persons in charge pic, sailors, designers, sailmakers and boatbuilders should consult the rulebook in. International blokart racing association ibra rule book. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. The racing rules of sailing for 2017 2020 including us sailing prescriptions.
You are officially racing and therefore bound by the racing rules from your prep signal usually the 5minute gun until you have cleared the finish line. She shall hail protest and conspicuously display a red flag at the first reasonable opportunity for each. Racing rules of sailing for 20172020 waterproof edition us sailing. Racing rules of sailing for 20172020 waterproof edition. Racing rules guidance racing rules of sailing racing. As announced on the australian sailing website, from 1 january 2021 all crew in any race will be required to be a member of an affiliated club and registered with australian sailing. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. Summary of rule changes from 202016 to 20172020 by bryan willis. The match and team racing books are superimposed with the relevant appendix. In fact, rule 14 is written to keep boats from hitting each other by saying that a boat with the right of way that fails to avoid a collision can be disqualified along with the boat that was in the wrong. Over many years, a complete set of sailing rules of the road specifically for sailboat racing has been developed and administered by the international sailing federation isaf. Overview world sailings 20172020 racing rules of sailing files are available here. Learn the racing rules of sailing world sailing blog. The ebook versions of the rrs including australian sailing prescriptions are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the popular ebook platforms ibooks and kobo.
Technical committee the technical committee appointed under rule 89. The boat falls off onto starboard again, drifts into the pin touches it and then passes to weather of the pin. Sailing rules of the road boating right of way rules. Learn the racing rules of sailing scuttlebutt sailing news. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020.
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. This edition contains the racing rules for 20172020 with australian sailing prescriptions and is effective from 1 january 2017. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions. Nov 29, 2016 he has served on international sailing federation isaf now called world sailing racing rules committee for over 25 years. Apr 03, 2017 the new rule book has two rules for which the penalty is dp rule 55, trash disposal, and rule 77, identification on sails see rule g4 in appendix g. Note, the rule books do not contain all appendices or the australian sailing prescriptions or addendum. The racing rules of sailing rrs are updated every 4 years. This association will be known as the north american model boat association international hereinafter called namba international. This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 202016. Study version of the racing rules for youth sailing world. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 us sailing association on. Updating the racing rules of sailing scuttlebutt sailing news.
Includes the international code and race signal flags and us sailing protest form. In addition to the racing rules of sailing, world sailing publishes a case book which provides authoritative interpretations and explanations of the racing rules. Read more in case you want to know where i am, you can have a look on my facebook page. In fact, rule 14 is written to keep boats from hitting each other by saying that a boat with the right of way that. In the overtaking rule, the difference in tacks is not relevant, unless you are racing. Namba will be dedicated to the progress and expansion of model boating and the. Irish sailing racing rules of sailing 20172020 12 here. Other words and terms are used in the sense ordinarily understood in nautical or general use. Apr 11, 2020 the racing rules of sailing rrs are designed to keep racing fair and safe. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. Jul 11, 20 this pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 202016. The orr rulebook provides details about measurement, rule restrictions, ratings and the requirements to race under orr. 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. Australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital e book version of the 20172020 blue book.
World sailing publishes interpretations of the racing rules in the case book for 20172020 and recognises them as authoritative interpretations and explanations of the rules. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding the racing. Racing rules of sailing 20172020 match racing edition page m10 1 she shall continue to do so even if later an overlap is broken or a new overlap begins. The yachting new zealand racing rules of sailing 20172020 contains the world sailing racing rules of sailing and selected appendices, including important changes from the 202016 rules and the yachting new zealand prescriptions. The racing rules of sailing become effective in australia on january 1, 20 and replace all previous editions of the racing rules of sailing of the isaf or yachting australia and shall apply when so stated in the sailing instructions to events commencing after that date.
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