While the rules of sailing are not as numerous as those of other sports, there are still fundamental laws in the sport that need to be followed during a race or regatta. The answers are prepared by experienced race officials and are intended to provide a service to race officials, member national authorities and isaf class associations whereby they may submit questions through isaf concerning the racing rules of sailing rrs. 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 many of the suggestions for updating the rules specific to match racing. If you want to read the actual wording of the rule in the rules book, racing rules of sailing, just click on the rule number. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for. There are only three basic possibilities, and three basic boating rules of the road to follow, when your sailboat approaches another sailboat. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. When it comes to the racing rules of sailing for 20172020, us sailing has you covered. Australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020 blue book. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions.
Before you even try to read the rules, you need to learn the defined words in the front of the rule book. 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. During a race and for any signal concerning the race, these flags are defined in the racing rules of sailing but the signal can be modified by the sailing instructions. The air pocket construction quickly absorbs and retains water better than other materials. Irish sailing advise that these may also be used to assist irish sailing race officials. Just 2 teams compete in a race, each team sailing 2, 3, or 4 boats of the same class. A boat has right of way when another boat is required to keep clear. Learn the racing rules of sailing scuttlebutt sailing news. Hunters hill sailing club hhsc was established in 1961 as the hh junior sailing club and moved to its current location on the foreshore in woolwich in 1971. The author is the leading us authority and one of the worlds foremost experts.
The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. Since 1973, winning the race has been an obsession for the worlds best sailors olympic champions, record breakers and pioneers. This edition has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 20172020 and is the essential reference text for every racing sailor, club and race official. This is the definitive book, particularly in the us, for understanding the racing rules of sailing much better than attempting to merely read the rule book. A new revision is published every four years after the olympic games by world sailing, the sports world governing body. Standard notice of race for match racing 78 standard sailing instructions for match racing 78 match racing rules for blind competitors 78. 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. Us sailing proposals for the next rule book scuttlebutt. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing.
It has been published by world sailing for over 40 years and is available to download online. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. Official procedural rules interscholastic sailing association. The introduction is an integral part of the book that introduces the format of the rrs book. Over the years its membership has waxed and waned, but the club has remained fantastically resilient. 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 explained rule 10 port and starboard rya handy guide to the racing rules ebook duration. Apply for 2020 certificates at the links immediately above. Do you need a world sailing racing rules of sailing book. Port and starboard rya handy guide to the racing rules e book duration. The case book complements the racing rules of sailing rrs, providing details on the application of the rrs to around 140 scenarios. 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 rya prescriptions to the racing rules of sailing 20172020. Cruising helmsman is australias topselling and circulating audited sailing magazine. Sailing rules of the road boating right of way rules.
The winning team is decided by combining the results of each teams boats. This site is the home of the family of rating rules owned, developed and managed by the offshore racing association. Laser class rules international laser class association. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Committee which supervises the racing rules of sailing, including those rules specific to match racing. Includes diagrams, questions, and wellwritten discussion. It has been the leader in information for recreational yacht owners since 1981. My text was missing page 302, a fairly common problem when i buy amazon books. Shields class sailing association and the monterey peninsula yacht club organizing authority april 26 to april 28, 2019 monterey, ca. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sail races are governed with flags and sound signals to indicate flag changes. Racing rules explained rule 10 port and starboard rya handy.
Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. 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. In the end it all comes down to which team can execute the play the quickest. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of.
It deals with rules that are rarely discussed or even read but could have a big effect, especially if you sail in continental or. Rule 49 world sailing offshore special regulations. Interscholastic sailing association issa procedural rules 20172020 3 foreward these procedural rules pr are new issa procedural rules and reflect current practice by issa, and the 20172020 world sailing ws racing rules rrs with us sailing prescriptions. With teams racing through the most extreme spots on the planet closer to the astronauts in the space station than anyone else on land and. Study version of the racing rules for world sailing youth worlds. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. 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. World sailing rules of sailing 20172020 changes and corrections pdf this indicates clearly all the changes to the rules. Congratulations to eric anderson and his mpyc team sailing shields 191 for winning the regatta. Sailing rules of the road when sailboat meets sailboat there are only three basic possibilities, and three basic boating rules of the road to follow, when your sailboat approaches another sailboat.
The racing rules of sailing are only changed every four years, after each olympic games except for rare emergency changes, when somebody finds a critical problem in the rules that needs to. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 us sailing association on. Feb 07, 2017 race to win sailing podcast 10,049 views. The hidden dangers of casualrace rules sailing world. World sailing racing rules of sailing 20172020 study version pdf. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020.
Racing rules of sailing world sailing youth worlds. This edition contains the racing rules for 20172020 with australian sailing prescriptions and is effective from 1 january 2017. Jul 29, 2009 brief description of therules of sailing. 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. At the upper levels of team racing, many sail according to the same playbook. Top tips from the boat whisperer steve cockerill improve your sailing full talk duration. Info for race committees and organizing authorities can be accessed via nav bar links. 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.
Mar 08, 2018 world sailing recently added an unusual new case to the case book. The ocean race is the toughest test of a team in sport and sailings greatest roundtheworld challenge. New us sailing team neck gaiter keeps you cool and protected while out on the water. There are many more and as you become more experienced it is worthwhile investing in the latest copy of the racing rules book. Irish sailing racing rules of sailing 20172020 12 here. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding. The isaf has provided for the possibility of changing the rrs annually. There are some words in racing that have special meaning and they are identified in italics. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Issa anticipates that as these procedural rules are used over. 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. From printed paper rulebooks and waterproof versions to mobile device apps, us.
The current international 420 class rules are published on the world sailing website and you should always refer to the world sailing website to ensure you have the latest version the latest changes to the 420 class rules were published effective 25 september 2017 and you can take a look at the class. Team racing, also known as team sailing, is a popular form of dinghy racing and yacht racing. Best wishes for much happy and successful sailing, uncle al wayfarer 3854 rules in pics index 170110 definitions 170110 part 2a 170110. The flags used are taken from the international maritime signal flag set. World sailing recently added an unusual new case to the case book. Fortunately that page was right out of the current rulebook, so i was able to. 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. World sailing publishes interpretations of the racing rules in.
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 call book for team racing for 2017 2020, and it recognizes them as. The blue book, containing the racing rules of sailing, is produced by australian sailing every four years. Us sailings sailors guide to the racing rules a simple, colorful explanation dick. 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. Rob vann, doug deppe, jon dean, randy shore, and eric anderson.
The official sailor classification for world sailing. Sailing rules of the road when sailboat meets sailboat. The boat shall be raced in accordance with these rules, with only the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sail and battens manufactured by a world sailing and international laser class association ilca approved builder in strict adherence to the design specification known as the construction manual which is registered with world sailing. When you are on the same tack as the other boat, the leeward boat has the rightofway. All boats wishing to race and compete shall comply with the international 420 class rules. Includes the international code and race signal flags and us sailing protest form. 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 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. I use this book when teaching sailing, as its easily readable, and has some of the best basic sailing explanations ive seen anywhere. Rya prescriptions to the racing rules of sailing 20172020 rya case book 20172020 pdf version.
The case book details interpretations of the racing rules of sailing. The rules of sailing have words with very specific meanings just as the law has very. The racing rules of sailing for 2017 2020 including us sailing prescriptions. Lifesaving equipment according to the international sailing federation isaf, all boats are required to carry lifesaving equipment. Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016.
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