This edition becomes effective on 1 january 20 except that for an event beginning in 2012 the date may be postponed by the notice of race and sailing. The racing rules of sailing rrs govern the sport on the water. Certification control and equipment inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the ers except where varied in this part. The isaf racing rules of sailing americas cup edition. Isaf or national governing body ngb rules shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the special olympics summer sports rules sailing or article i. Dec 09, 2014 match racing test rules working party 1 isaf package of test rules briefing document background this package of test rules is a collaborative effort across the match race committee, racing rules committee and umpires subcommittee. A pdf file of the racing rules of sailing can be downloaded from the documents and rules page at. World sailing racing rules of sailing for 2021 to 2024, effective from 1 january 2021. Yachting new zealand safety regulations of sailing 2017 2020 have been published in a separate book, and are also available from yachting new zealand. The international sailing federation expresses its thanks for the cooperation and support of the rya and the ffv in helping to provide the knowledge and material in order to support the lstp. 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. The isaf rules apply in their entirety, except as modified by aca rules. The isaf has provided for the possibility of changing the rrs annually. Our premier product, the racing rules app, ensures you have access to the rules at all times.
The rules in part ii are closed class rules if it is not permitted it is prohibited. The equipment rules of sailing ers govern the equipment used in the sport. Crew limitations may, of course, also include matters not covered by the code such as malefemale, ranking, age limitations or club, country or. Isaf is committed to the promotion of care for the environment. They are published every four years by world sailing ws, and take effect on january 1 of the year following the summer olympic games. Us sailing equivalent video tapes a highway of low pressure cdroms cospassarsat a 4. Isaf sailing world cup miami 2015 presented by us sailing a. The purpose of the racing rules of sailing is to keep sailors and boats safe and to provide fair competition the racing rules of sailing govern sailboat racing around the world. The international sailing federation is officially recognised by the international olympic committee as the governing authority for sailing worldwide. No changes are contemplated before 2017, but any changes determined to be urgent before then will be announced through national authorities and posted on the isaf website. The racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. These rules should only be thought of as a beginning.
The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat, sailboard and kite board racing. Contains over 100 quotes and references to the us sailing appeals and isaf cases, making it an indispensable resource for all sailors as well as judges and other racing officials. The equipment rules are revised and published every four years by the international sailing federation. Ers equipment rules of sailing rrs racing rules of sailing a. 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. 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. Contains over 100 quotes and references to the us sailing appeals and isaf cases, making it an indispensable resource for. On 14 november 2015, isaf changed its commercial name to world sailing.
On 5 august 1996, the iyru changed its name to the international sailing federation isaf. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. The boat the sports equipment used in sail racing and the personal equipment. Irsa is the worldwide radio sailing organization as an affiliated member of world sailing. As such, isaf is responsible for promotion of the sport internationally, managing sailing at the olympic games, developing the international racing rules and regulations for all sailing. The racing rules of sailing govern sailboat racing around the world. Isaf intends to use other mna training material as source data, and the appendices will be updated. When the isaf sailor classification code is selected for an event it shall be stated in the notice of race. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing.
This study version of the racing rules for 20172020. When the isaf sailor classification code is selected for an event it shall be stated in the notice of race unless already stated in the class rules. Pdf understanding the racing rules of sailing download. Class rules effective 8 november, 2019 etchells class. Aca rules marked are in addition to the related isaf rules. 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. A working party has been created to manage the creating and testing of these alternative rules.
Isaf rrs the racing rules of sailing international regulations for the prevention of collision at sea admiralty summary of notices to mariners np 247 iamsar international aeronautical and maritime search and rescue manual, or manual for small craft in preparation. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Us sailing has expanded the menu of app features to streamline your overall experience. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. Isaf is responsible for and owns of the racing rules of sailing a. Aca rules will automatically incorporate any future isaf and us sailing rule changes, which may only occur at 4 year intervals. Sailing competition shall not include any provision, whether in class rules, the notice of race or the sailing instructions preventing sailors from taking part, whatever their classification. The racing rules of sailing rrs by the international sailing federation isaf is a document which contains all the racing rules and is split in two parts. Isaf offshore special regulations isaf rrs the racing rules of sailing international regulations for the prevention of collision at sea admiralty summary of notices to mariners np 247. The nlsp represented in this document will, from time to time, require revision and updating as. Isaf offshore special regulations appendix g us sailing. The racing rules of sailing 20212024 available now us sailing makes the rules available whenever and wherever you want.
Member national authorities, class associations and. However, a yacht not racing shall not be penalized for breaking one of these rules, except rule 23. The international moth class association imca may issue interpretations, which must be ratified by the isaf before becoming effective. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing rya. Changes to the equipment rules are permitted under isaf regulations 32.
New ifa event manual 2020 this document replaces the championship rules, championship manual, silver cup rules, application form, and other documents ifa constitution 2017. Isaf racing rules of sailing virtual skipper wiki fandom. The isaf sailing world cup miami will be held in miami, florida from january 26th to february 1st, 2014. Rya case book 20212024 pdf version recommended notice of race wording rrs appendix j, addendum a rya. Competitive sailing regatta contain events which are defined by a combination of discipline, equipment, gender and sometimes categories. Sailing at its best free to use video on finn sailing. When two boats on the same tack overlap, the one on the leeward side of the other is the leeward boat. Part iii rules governing equipment control and inspection.
And, it pays to know what to bring aboard and what to leave on shore. 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. As an international sports program, special olympics has created these rules based upon the racing rules of sailing of the international sailing federation isaf found at. The purpose of the racing rules of sailing is to keep sailors and boats safe and to provide fair competition. Each competitor shall be registered as an isaf sailor on the isaf website. World sailing newsletter is the weekly online newsletter of world sailing. With the exception of appendices 1, 2 and 3, changes to the racing rules are permitted under isaf regulations 11. Governing rules the special olympics summer sports rules sailing shall govern all special olympics competitions. No changes are contemplated before 2004, but changes determined by the isaf to be urgent will be made as needed and. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Rrs the racing rules of sailing revision the equipment rules are revised and published every four years by the international sailing federation isaf, the international authority for the sport. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. They are revised and published every four years by world sailing. 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.
Revision the racing rules are revised and published every four years by the international sailing federation isaf, the international authority for the sport. The case book and the issuance of other interpretations of the racing rules. When a yacht sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, she shall comply with. Sailing federation isaf, the international authority for the sport. Isaf offshore special regulations including us sailing. International sailing federation isaf and the united stated sailing association us sailing, including the prescriptions of us sailing, except as changed by these procedural rules. The rrs for 202124 will take effect on 1 january 2021. The following world sailing regulations govern publication of the cases in. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. Irsa is dedicated to the enhancement of both current and emerging world radio sailing classes through the promotion and development of consistent class rules, measurement methods, radio yachting racing rules and advice in running major racing events. The case book for 2017 2020 japan sailing federation. Current finn class rules can be downloaded from isaf site. Rule a the rules in this book, including the definitions, introduction, preambles and the rules of relevant appendices, but not titles.
First aid at sea justins and berry, published adlard. Definitions a term used as stated below is shown in italic type or, in preambles, in bold italic type. This edition becomes effective on 1 january 20 except that for an event beginning in 2012 the date may be postponed by the notice of race and sailing instructions. Aca rules will automatically incorporate any future isaf and us sailing rule changes, which may only occur at 4. Publications referred to can be obtained from the rya as mail order items via their website. Please consult appendix j, notice of race and sailing instructions, for detailed guidance, and read the notes in the pdf guides for suitable.
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