The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020. 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. Question when a boat has gained a significant advantage in a race or heat after taking a oneturn penalty in accordance with rule 44. 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. Includes the complete text of the 20 2016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Rules tutorials these are all external links isaf, international sailing federation.
However, a yacht not racing shall not be penalized for breaking one of these rules, except rule 23. Northampton sailing club pitsford reservoir brixworth northants nn6 9dg tel. 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. The kiteboard course racing rulebook for 202016 has been created as a convenient book for use at kiteboard course racing events. There is a yellow star on the top rhs corner of the isaf rrs 202016 app. Isaf uk ltd is a company limited by guarantee and registered in england under number 3255744.
It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. 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. Paul elvstrom explains racing rules of sailing, 202016 edition paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing. 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. Rules tutorials american model yachting association. It can involve a series of races when buoy racing or multiple legs when. It is the responsibility of the isaf class association to manage their class rules. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 rrs has been made available to download online ahead of the worldwide date of implementation on january 1, 20.
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. The study version of the racing rules of sailing for 202016. World sailing world sailing world sailing 20 2016 international sailing federation sailing. Get a pdf version of new racing rules of sailing windsurfing competition rules. Paul elvstrom explains racing rules of sailing, 202016. Book section 2 is similar but it contains both rya appeals and isaf cases. This study version of the racing rules for 20172020. Ij seminar study questions racing rules of sailing. Ovb i dont know if i could do what you did, but, thanks for being one of the ones who did.
Tillerman from proper course if you sleep with the rrs beside your bed you got to check out this blog, racing rules of sailing peter gustafsson from blur i think you are a boneheaded hypocrite. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. Racing rules world sailing racing rules of sailing. Question 1 when a boat takes a twoturns penalty, is the question as to whether she should have retired for having. Racing rules of sailing 20172020 corinthian sailing club. 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. 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. New racing rules of sailing windsurfing competition rules. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be.
These rules are not intended as a substitute for the official rules. 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 racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Simplified racing rules for beginners below, you will find the right of way rules for racing in a very brief and simplified form. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions. Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Furthermore, as has been mentioned, elevating this rule to rulebook status when it probably has never been tested in a protest is foolish.
Sailing rule 18, titled markroom, is obviously the most important rule when youre near a mark. In a practical sense, for an inshore race, this would mean that a boat that, for instance, drops off an unwell crew member onto a passing rib or otherwise, to be taken quickly to shore, would not now be obliged to retire. 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. The rules in it are identical to the corresponding rules in the racing rules of sailing for 202016. A revised edition of the case book for 202016, containing the changes and cases in this supplement, can be found on the isaf website, case 116. Andrus poksi, isaf ij from estonia, has very kindly put together this short summary of changes to wcr in the rrs 202016 edition. The racing rules of sailing includes changes made and new cases added in 2014 and 2015.
Sailing to win sailing for life rrs changes for 202016 sail canada 2012. Racing rules of sailing look to windward, which is, without a doubt, one of the best blogs on the planet about the racing rules. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. The regatta director will publish these regulations soon after the isaf agreement is signed. The new twist on markroom in the 20 racing rules of sailing. The supplement also contains minor revisions to case 116. The kiteboard course racing rulebook for 20 2016 has been created as a convenient book for use at kiteboard course racing events. 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. All classes, especially those applying for status, are encouraged to use the isaf standard class rules template when writing their rules. United states sailing association prescriptions to the rrs.
The duke city model yacht clubs guide for beginners. This presentation is based on the study version of the racing rules of sailing for 202016 prepared by dick rose, chair of the isaf racing rule. This is an amendment to the 20092012 rules which only allowed assistance in case of danger. Changes for 20 oa and officials version warren nethercote, can ij. The document study version of the racing rules for 202016 begins with the racing rules of sailing for 202016, with all wording that is new in 20 shown in green. Designed for sailing yacht racing rules 20 2016 acht racing rules 20 2016 t raccing rules 20 2016 rules 20 2016 es 20 2016 0 2016 2016 16 wind directionind direction zone port starboardboard designed for sailinged for sailingsailing 3 3 2 1 b oneturn penalty. Quite frankly, they should leave the racing rules as being racing rules. Pdf paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing. This link will lead to a pdf file with the current secondlifeisaf rules of racing 202016. Paul elvstrom explains racing rules of sailing, 20 2016 edition paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing krause, soren on. Simplified racing rules for beginners below, you will find the rightofway rules for racing in a very brief and simplified form. Trying to squeeze inside a rightofway boat thats botched their mark rounding can be tricky.
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. Americas cup 20 racing rules of sailing for the america. 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. Paul elvstrom explains racing rules of sailing, 202016 edition paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing krause, soren on. Oct 11, 2012 there is a yellow star on the top rhs corner of the isaf rrs 20 2016 app.
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. World sailing world sailing racing rules of sailing 20 2016 international sailing federation. Learn the isaf racing rules of sailing the quick and easy way. 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. 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.
It features colorcoded explanations and interpretations of the rules with the help of twocolor birdseyeview drawings. Marginal markings indicate important changes to parts 1 7 and the definitions in the 202016 edition. 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. Ers equipment rules of sailing rrs racing rules of sailing a. They are intended as a guide for new racers until they can become familiar with the racing rules of sailing. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. The rules in it are identical to the corresponding rules in the racing rules of sailing for 20 2016. In addition to the rules in part 1, class rules and the racing rules of sailing contain rules governing the use of equipment. It is composed of multiple yachts, in direct competition, racing around a course marked by buoys or other fixed navigational devices or racing longer distances across open water from pointtopoint.
This document is a study version of the racing rules for 20. Racing rules of sailing changes and corrections ws version of. The last section of the document is a 106page addendum containing all the original submissions for changes in the racing rules that were approved by the isaf council. It has no bearing on racing, and has no place in the racing rules of sailing. The following isaf regulations govern publication of the cases in the case book and the issuance of other interpretations of the racing rules. Introduction changes made to these rules after 1 january 20 5 isaf codes regulations 19, 20, 21 and 22 5. 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. Yacht racing is a form of sport involving sailing yachts and larger sailboats, as distinguished from dinghy racing. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. This document is a study version of the racing rules for. Sailing to win sailing for life rrs changes for 20 2016 sail canada 2012. The document study version of the racing rules for 20 2016 begins with the racing rules of sailing for 20 2016, with all wording that is new in 20 shown in green. When a yacht sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, she shall comply with. Yacht racing rules 20 2016 yacht racing rules 20 2016.