The Rules Book

Complete 2017-2020 Rules

Bryan Willis

• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN:
  9781472936202
• eBook ISBN:
  9781472936196
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

This bestselling pocket-sized racing rules book is unique in covering the rules by race situation. It explains the rules affecting each part of the race course, from the start line, round the marks and on to the finish line, and clear diagrams show which boat is in the right or the wrong.

The entire 2017-2020 racing rules are also included in this edition.

This book is ideal for all racers because the rules are explained by race situation, using explanatory diagrams to show the rules that apply all around the race course. The rules are graded for all levels of competition - club, national and international championship. This unique method of presentation has proved extremely popular with racers over ten editions.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface
• The Rule Changes
• Learning the Rules
• The Rules Everyone who Races Should Know
• Definitions and Terms
• The Start
• Windward Leg
• Mark Rounding
• Downwind Leg
• The Finish
• Other Important Sailing Rules, Enforcement and Penalties
• The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017–2020
• Online Rules Documents
• Introduction
• Definitions
• Basic Principles
• Part 1 Fundamental Rules
• Part 2 When Boats Meet
• Part 3 Conduct of a Race
• Part 4 Other Requirements When Racing
• Part 5 Protests, Redress, Hearings, Misconduct and Appeals
• Part 6 Entry and Qualification
• Part 7 Race Organization
• Appendix A Scoring
• Appendix B Windsurfing Competition Rules
• Appendix C Match Racing Rules
• Appendix D Team Racing Rules
• Appendix E Radio Sailing Racing Rules
• Appendix F Kiteboard Racing Rules
• Appendix G Identification on Sails
• Appendix H Weighing Clothing and Equipment
• Appendix J Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
• Appendix K Notice of Race Guide
• Appendix L Sailing Instructions Guide
• Appendix M Recommendations for Protest Commitees
• Appendix N International Juries
• Appendix P Special Procedures for Rule 42
• Appenidx R Procedures for Appeals and Requests
• Appendix S Standard Sailing Instructions
• Appendix T Arbitration
• Protest Form
• Race Signals
• eCopyright