The kiteboard course racing rulebook for 20 2016 has been created as a convenient book for use at kiteboard course racing events. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. 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. High school race program handouts racing rules of sailing. The case book complements the racing rules of sailing rrs, providing details on the application of the rrs to around 100 scenarios. Jul 30, 20 tim hore, learn to sail chapter 4, rules of the road fernhurst books. Includes the international code and race signal flags and us sailing protest form. Rules addressing what to do when boats meet while racing are part 2 of the rules, requiring only pages 8 of the rule book. A boat finishes when any part of her a boat finishes when any part of her hull or hull, or crew, or equipment crosses the crew or equipment in normal position crosses. Tim hore, learn to sail chapter 4, rules of the road fernhurst books.
The whole thing is over 150 pages long, but most of what you need to know is in part 2. Simplified racing rules for beginners below, you will find the right of way rules for racing in a very brief and simplified form. The new twist on markroom in the 20 racing rules of sailing. Revised rule 21 will apply whenever a boat is sailing within the room or markroom to which she is entitled. Over the years, i have come to understand that people honestly believe they are telling what really happened, most of.
When lifelines are required by the class rules or the sailing. Class rules 2020 pdf 112020 key rules pdf 212011 equipment rules of sailing 202016 2016 details, frequently asked questions and guidance on the isaf code 12212004 specification change for traveller, dodger, and spectra shackles 1022003 links. 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 world sailing or australian sailing and shall apply when so stated in the sailing instructions to events commencing after that date. Racing rules, regulations and safety irc rating south. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will help ensure that everyone has fun and gets home safe. The rules covering the actual on the water racing action for the americas cup are adapted from the standard racing rules of sailing rrs, published by the isaf, including the match racing appendix, but in order to respond to the particular needs of the regatta the racing rules of sailing americas cup edition abbreviated as rrsac makes several. Northampton sailing club pitsford reservoir brixworth northants nn6 9dg tel. Racing rules of sailing world sailing youth worlds. The rules are self enforced and administered within the fleet. Also, the racing rules committee would like to know if fleets and clubs use these alternative scoring systems. The 20 2016 racing rules of sailing rrs of the international sailing federation, and the prescriptions of yachting australia the racing rules of sailing are effective in australia from 1 january 20. Paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing by soren. Simplified racing rules for beginners below, you will find the rightofway rules for racing in a very brief and simplified form.
The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 202016 and the call book for team racing for 202016, and it recognizes them as. 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. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. The question and answer panel is set up to to provide a service to race officials, member national authorities and isafclass associations whereby they may submit questions through isaf concerning the racing rules of sailing rrs.
The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. History of the rule changes between 1996 and 2012 212012. 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. 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. The isaf has provided for the possibility of changing the rrs annually.
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. Sailing federation and under the overall authority of the offshore racing congress orc and the international sailing federation isaf. The racing rules of sailing are published every four years, beginning the year after the summer olympics, by world sailing ws. Definitions a term used as stated below is shown in italic type or, in preambles, in bold italic type. 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 20 2016. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport. United states sailing association prescriptions to the rrs. A new revision is published every four years after the olympic games by world sailing, the sports world governing body. Rules tutorials these are all external links isaf, international sailing federation. 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 entire collection of new and updated for 20 2016 racing rules can be found here. Racing rules of sailing 202016 shanklin sailing club. The question and answer panel is set up to to provide a service to race officials, member national authorities and isafclass associations whereby they may submit questions through isaf concerning the racing rules of sailing. The following is a list of the significant changes in the 20172020 edition of the racing.
This article first appeared in the novemberdecember 20 issue of sailing world, and is part of a series. The rules in it are identical to the corresponding rules in the racing rules of sailing for 20 2016. This study version of the racing rules for 20172020. They have been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing the rrs 2017 2020. The basic sailboat racing rules all racers should know in mast sailboat racing there are no out of bounds lines on the floor or referees to call fouls. This digital version has been enhanced with animations and. Rules tutorials american model yachting association. Mar 22, 20 the new twist on markroom in the 20 racing rules of sailing. John s rc sailing rules and tactics these articles are written for the beginner to intermediate rc yacht racing sailors yet may be a good refresher for those with more experience. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions.
These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. These rules are not intended as a substitute for the official rules. There is also the international umpires subcommittee which is primarily concerned with the training and certification of umpires for match racing, but which also generates. Racing rules of sailing for 202016, with all wording that is new in 20 shown in green. But generally it is on the left side of the screen. Sportsmanship and the rules competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 20 2016 and the call book for team racing for 20 2016, and it recognizes them as. Racing rules of sailing 20 2016, changes from previous rules 2009 2012 20 2016 definitions finish.
Paul elvstrom explains racing rules of sailing, 202016. 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. Rya racing rules guidance book pdf version information for. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding the racing rules of sailing. Technical committee the technical committee appointed under rule 89. The case book for 20 2016 interpretations of the racing rules revised edition containing new cases and changes to existing cases that are in the 2014 supplement to the case book.
Tim hore, learn to sail chapter 4, rules of the road youtube. Trying to squeeze inside a rightofway boat thats botched their mark rounding can be tricky. World sailing q and as world sailing website rya prescriptions to the racing rules of sailing 20172020. It has been published by the international sailing federation for over 40 years. They are intended as a guide for new racers until they can become familiar with the racing rules of sailing. Includes the complete text of the 20 2016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. Below are some of the rules of racing as updated this year. 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. This guidance note highlights the main changes to the racing rules of sailing rrs that are effective from 1 january 20. Other words and terms are used in the sense ordinarily understood in nautical or general use. Racing rules of sailing for 20 2016 containing the 20 2016 racing rules of sailing rrs of the international sailing federation, and the prescriptions of yachting australia the racing rules of sailing are effective in australia from 1 january 20. The racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016.
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. Racing rules in brief 20 2016 for casual racers, please be advised that the rules published by us sailing govern all sailboat racing, from championship events to wednesday night beer cans. The intention of these rules is to ensure that the boats are as alike as possible in all respects affecting performance, in order. Cases and calls the isaf publishes interpretations of the racing rules in the case book for 20 2016 and recognizes them as authoritative interpretations and explanations of the rules. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020. In 2016 the international organizing body of sailing changed their name from the international sailing federation isaf to world sailing ws. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. The one the average sailor is most concerned with is the racing rules committee which supervises the racing rules of sailing, including those rules specific to match racing. Cases and calls the isaf publishes interpretations of the racing rules in the case book for 202016 and recognizes them as authoritative interpretations and explanations of the rules. The case book details interpretations of the racing rules of sailing. Sailing note on scoring a long series at the end of appendix a in the us sailing edition of the racing rules of sailing for 202016. This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 20 2016.
Rig tuning presentation with michael mcnamara at rya suzuki dinghy show 2016 duration. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing. Racing rules australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020 blue book. Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. 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. Rya case book 20172020 pdf version risk statement rrs appendix j, addendum a rya data protection statement rrs appendix j, addendum b rya rya racing rules guidance. Paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing has accompanied sailors to regattas since 1965. 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. The us sailing prescriptions are added to the racing rules of sailing, and they govern races that are held in the united states or the parts. The racing rules of sailing for 2017 2020 including us sailing prescriptions. Paul elvstrom explains racing rules of sailing, 20 2016 edition paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing krause, soren on. The study version of the racing rules of sailing for 20 2016. These changes in wording were made, usually by the world sailing racing rules working party, for clarity, for ease of translation, or to make the new rule consistent with other rules in the rulebook.
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