Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. Finn class measurement form and measurement certifucate can be downloaded from isaf site. References list the racing rules of sailing, without much explanation. The course has quite a bit of hands on activities including setting off flares, spending up to. Rules tutorials american model yachting association. 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. Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. The leeward side of your boat is the side where your mainsail lies. Latest isaf racing rules of sailing now available costa. Joining instructions for two day isaf sea survival course. Sailing prescriptions, but is adequate for most sailors. World leader in rating technology offshore racing congress. The special regulations can also act as a guide for cruising boats.
Age date may be taken either from the owners documentary evidence or as. Introduction and use these rules are designed to stand on their own so that sailors who are starting to race can compete using only these few rules and without the need to learn the many details of the isaf racing rules of sailing rrs. Paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing by soren. The current edition is the racing rules of sailing 202016. Rule numbering this edition of the rules has kept the original numbering of the isaf racing rules of sailing where possible to aid reference to those rules. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. The sport of sailing in australia has a strong reputation for selfmanagement of safety. Bandit if race even if you are a beginner in sl sailing, sooner or later you may want to get at grips with the racing phenomena in sl. Dec 06, 2016 every four years, the international sailing federation isaf updates the racing rules of sailing.
Every four years, the international sailing federation isaf updates the racing rules of sailing. This is a free pdf download from world sailing of the 20172020 racing rules. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing. Sno cross rules international snowmobile racing, inc. United states sailing association prescriptions to the rrs. Question when a boat has gained a significant advantage in a race or heat after taking a oneturn penalty in accordance with rule 44. An important tool for this is the special regulations, whose purpose is to establish uniform minimum equipment, accommodation and training standards for racing boats. When a yacht sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, she shall comply with. The racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors.
Includeotherapplicable informationrelatedto regulation20. Rules of the road in 2003 isaf introduced a standard basic syllabus for the training of safety courses in order to establish an international recognized qualification. Even if you are a beginner in sl sailing, sooner or later you may want to get at grips with the racing phenomena in sl. Isaf sailing world cup miami 2015 presented by us sailing. Racing shall be in accordance with the current isaf racing rules as adopted by us sailing and the mca constitution and racing rules where they apply, in this order. The book summarises the basic principles, definitions and rules and then covers every aspect of the race. The executive committee operates isaf on a day to day basis, subject to the approval of council. This new edition of the bookknown to all simply as elvstrom and famous for its plastic boats and wind arrows incorporates the complete text of the international sailing federations isaf 2012 rules changes. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. Currently we are racing under the 2016 rules, but after 1st january 2017 we will be racing under the 201720 rules. The regatta organizer shall include in both the notice of race and the sailing instructions a full description of any racing rules that will be changed or will not apply for a regatta. 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.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. A person appointed by the race organizers to assist competitors in understanding the rules. Pdf the rules in practice 2017 2020 download full pdf. Dec 28, 2007 information is much more readily available than it was and the world is a more democratic place. Understanding the racing rules of sailing 20092012. Isaf sailing world cup miami 2015 presented by us sailing a. Current finn class rules can be downloaded from isaf site. Just look it up on the web and you can download a copy of the rules for free.
Dont worry you do not need to know everything about the rules to go out and have fun and be safe. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. Joining instructions for two day isaf sea survival course this is a two day course run at san francisco yacht club to be in compliance with isaf safety training 6. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. Appendixlsailinginstructionsguide seeisaf regulation20. The cases are copied from the casebook, only the comments are written by me. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Information is much more readily available than it was and the world is a more democratic place. Visit the isaf and download the pdf file link here. An arrow pointing up or down means that a visual signal is displayed or removed. Orc offshore racing congress isaf international sailing federation ers equipment rules of sailing rrs racing rules of sailing a2. Rules for use of equipment, definitions of equipment, measurement points. 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.
Written by a sailing olympian, this has been the mosttrusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over 45 years and has sold 320,000 copies in the english language alone. There is a shortened, condensed version which is basically all youll need to know initially, at least enough to get you off the starting line without hitting or fouling anyone here with a. 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. This link will lead to a pdf file with the current secondlifeisaf rules of racing 202016. Paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing by. However, a yacht not racing shall not be penalized for breaking one of these rules, except rule 23. Pdf paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing. There is a shortened, condensed version which is basically all youll need to know initially, at least enough to get you off the starting line without hitting or fouling anyone here with a big thanks to bcya for this file. Her crew may adjust the trim of sails and hull, and per. The regatta director will publish these regulations soon after the isaf agreement is signed.
The equipment rules of sailing ers govern the equipment used in the sport. Cases and calls only cases that are adopted by the jury or calls adopted by the umpires are recognized as authoritative interpretations of these racing rules of sailing. Sometimes, the dentist may advise taking antibiotics days before dental extraction to avoid infections derived from oral germs. There are many committees and subcommittees within isaf that perform a variety of functions. The training requirements form part of the isaf offshore special regulations. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport.
Many translated example sentences containing isaf racing rules of sailing spanishenglish dictionary and search engine for spanish translations. New ifa event manual 2018 this document replaces the championship rules, championship manual, silver cup rules, application form, and other documents. 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. Download now the invaluable onthewater reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 20172020 racing rules of sailing. Isafs address is ariadne house, town quay, southampton so14 2aq, england. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will help ensure that everyone has fun and gets home safe. Examples of sailing instructions used by various organisers are. All cases are official interpretations by the isaf committees on how the racing rules of sailing should be used or interpreted.
They are revised and published every four years by the international sailing federation. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. The isaf racing rules of sailing are revised and published every four years by the international sailing federation, the world governing body for the sport. This is an instalment in a series of blogposts about the isaf casebook 20092012 with amendments for 2010.
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. New ifa event manual 2018 this document replaces the championship rules, championship manual, silver cup rules, application form, and other documents ifa constitution 2017. Rules tutorials these are all external links isaf, international sailing federation. On opposite tacks when boats are on opposite tacks, a porttack boat shall keep clear of a starboardtack boat. Explains all the new changes to the rules that apply at marks and obstructions includes the complete text of the 20092012 isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions 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 better you know the rules. Insertnecessaryinforma tionontheadvertisingma terial. You are on port or starboard tack according to your windward side. A person appointed by the race organizers to assist. Rule 42 of the world sailing racing rules of sailing relates to propulsion. The racing rules committee have finished their work this year for the 20172020 rule book.
1487 317 1252 1521 1434 522 1064 624 505 402 1400 1062 186 741 58 168 1108 571 1444 629 145 2 650 150 1224 956 1159 1392 508 972 1373 767 267 609 1332 1478 1257