Racing rules of sailing an informal introduction by jay harrell march 2002 jay. Do you need a world sailing racing rules of sailing book. 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 best books for sailboat racers scuttlebutt sailing. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 20172020 and the call book for team racing for 20172020, and it recognizes them as authoritative only for umpired match or team racing. 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. Starting with myself, we often find rule 16 difficult to obey. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 us sailing association on. Rightofway when one boat has the rightofway, the other boats is required to, the other boats is required to keep clear. They are the same rules that apply in openwater situations. The rules are self enforced and administered within the.
The call book for team racing for 2017 2020, and it recognizes them as authoritative only for umpired match or team racing. Cases and calls the isaf publishes interpretations of the racing rules in the case book for 20092012 and recognizes them as authoritative interpretations and explanations of the rules. 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. If you want to read the actual wording of the rule in the rules book, racing rules of sailing. This edition has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 20172020 and is the essential reference text. The second, appendices ap, provides details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or officials. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. Rya racing rules race officials guidance booklet by rya.
The all racers racing basic should sailboat rules know by ken quant wind direction starboard rboard rboard tack tack tack boat has rightofway in sailboat racing there are no outofbounds lines on the floor or referees to call fouls. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020 on. 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. This differs from an interclub fleet race where boats from 3 or more clubs compete. The author is the leading us authority and one of the worlds foremost experts. Org combines the world sailing rules, definitions and cases as a resource for sailors and race. Team racing, also known as team sailing, is a popular form of dinghy racing and yacht 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 rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. A boat has right of way when another boat is required to keep clear. Simply purchase a book which explains the racing rules.
The rules in it are identical to the corresponding rules in the racing rules of sailing for 202016. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will help ensure that everyone has fun and gets home safe. The world sailing call book for team racing provides a clear definition, for both competitors and umpires, how certain incidents will be called in match or team racing events. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. However, a boat not racing shall not be penalized for breaking one of these rules, except rule 14 when the incident resulted in injury or serious damage, or rule 24. This section is for sailors who have been racing for a while.
This document is a study version of the racing rules for. A few of these books are old classics so you will have to be careful to reference the current version of the racing rules of sailing. Between any pair of boats, oneand only oneof the basic rightofway. The basic sailboat racing rules all racers should know in mast sailboat racing there are no outofbounds lines on the floor or referees to call fouls. The case book complements the racing rules of sailing rrs, providing details on the application of the rrs to around 140 scenarios. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020. United states sailing association prescriptions to the rrs. Racing rule changes for 2017 yachting cruising learn. 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. Jul 29, 2009 brief description of therules of sailing. These rules are not intended as a substitute for the official rules. The racing rules are modified every 4 years and the current rrs are 2017 2020.
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. If you are new to racing, comparing what the rules were to what they are now will be of little interest. Bryan willis, the chairman of the jury, put together a great synopsis of the changes and what you need to know going into 2017. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 20092012 and the call book for team racing for 20092012, and it recognizes them as. Fortunately that page was right out of the current rulebook, so i was able to download the missing rules for free. Rya racing rules of sailing 20172020 world sailing the international authority for the sport revise and publish the the racing rules of sailing every four years. 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.
Rules addressing what to do when boats meet while racing are part 2 of the rules, requiring only pages 8 of the rule book. This document is a study version of the racing rules for 20. Learn how to start a sailboat race with these rules. Don t get tied up by the string rule sailing world. Rules tutorials american model yachting association. So what sailboat racing rules apply at the starting line. The racing rules of sailing are published every four years, beginning the year after the summer olympics, by world sailing ws. So you grab a copy of the latest rule book, and discover its 9 pages of small print about as interesting as reading the tax code. Race committee the race committee appointed under rule 89. Isaf uk ltd is a company limited by guarantee and registered in england under number 3255744. They are intended as a guide for new racers until they can become familiar with the racing rules of sailing. May 01, 2017 racing rules in the case book for 20172020 and recognizes them as authoritative interpretations and explanations of the rules. Just 2 teams compete in a race, each team sailing 2, 3, or 4 boats of the same class.
Jul 17, 2019 so what sailboat racing rules apply at the starting line. Section 2b general limitations for instant access without scrolling, click on the rules listed below. Racing rules books range from the published rrs by the rya, to the explanatory racing rules of sailing books to the summaries that are ideal for newcomers to racing. Rya racing rules race officials guidance booklet by. Spring refresher rules of the road every spring thousands of sailor pull the covers off their boats, rig the lines and hoist their sails for the first time. The winning team is decided by combining the results of each teams boats. 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. Nov 29, 2016 if you are new to racing, comparing what the rules were to what they are now will be of little interest. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016.
Sailboat racing rules at the starting line sailing world. There are some words in racing that have special meaning and they are identified in italics. 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. Includes diagrams, questions, and wellwritten discussion. Uncle als 20172020 racing rules in pics rules are quoted, then illustrated and explained as seems necessary.
Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. The rules of part 2 apply between boats that are sailing in or near the racing area and intend to race, are racing, or have been racing. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding. The kiteboard course racing rulebook for 202016 has been created as a convenient book for use at kiteboard course racing events. Other words and terms are used in the sense ordinarily understood in nautical or general use. The racing rules of sailing a history in 2007 isaf commissioned bob fisher to produce a book to commemorate the centenary of our sports governing body. Boats are frequently packed close together in the final countdown to. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. As usual there are many small changes aimed at making the rules easier to understand or less ambiguous.
The rules are self enforced and administered within the fleet. Technical committee the technical committee appointed under rule 89. The racing rules of sailing the rules book the appeals book and isaf cases 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. 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. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of. The case book details interpretations of the racing rules of sailing. Rig tuning presentation with michael mcnamara at rya suzuki dinghy show 2016 duration.
Rule 16 is the most frequently broken rule in the book these days. The us sailing prescriptions rank as rules in the united states. Racing rules of sailing 4 online rules documents ya and isaf have established websites at which readers will find links to all the online rules documents mentioned in this book. Study version of the racing rules for youth sailing world. Portsmouth yardstick py national handicap for cruisers. Links to other rules documents will also be provided at those addresses. Racing around waypoints 1 the rya has approved an application under rule 86. Rules tutorials these are all external links isaf, international sailing federation.
A new revision is published every four years after the olympic games by world sailing, the sports world governing body. 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 of international races that pass through u. Racing rule changes for 2017 yachting cruising learn to. It has been published by world sailing for over 40 years and is available to download online. Racing rules in brief 202016 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 racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. Here is a chapter on the history of the rules, which bob delegated to mark rushall to write for the book. Sailboat racing tactics explained simply sail to win book 8. The international sailing federation has deleted rule a8. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing.
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