Learn the racing rules of sailing scuttlebutt sailing news. Racing rules australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020 blue book. The better you understand the rules, the bigger your tactical advantage. Vii, the largest organization of onedesign racing yachts in the world.
These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. Apply for 2020 certificates at the links immediately above. Yacht designer alan andrews featured in professional boatbuilder magazine no. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016.
Quick guide to the racing rules of sailing mysail news. The universal rule universal rule for yachts determined a yachts eligibility to race in the americas cup from 1914 to 1937 and for this the jclass was chosen. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 spiralbound november 7, 2016 by us sailing association author. I think you will find the right of way rules in part 2 of the 19972000 rules significantly simpler and easier to understand than the 199396 international yacht racing rules the iyrr. Understanding the racing rules through 2020 the straight rule book doesnt talk you through interpretation of the rules. Study version of the racing rules for youth sailing world. Downloadable sections of the rule book which have been corrected or updated. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing. This site is the home of the family of rating rules owned, developed and managed by the offshore racing association. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020 blue book. Owners, persons in charge pic, sailors, designers, sailmakers and boatbuilders should consult the rulebook in.
Rya prescriptions to the racing rules of sailing 20172020 rya case book 20172020 pdf version. Racing rule changes for 2017 royal prince alfred yacht club. It was published by international star class yacht racing assn. The yacht club offers year round inshore and offshore racing, twilight sailing, cruising, centreboard dinghy racing, sail training and courses plus has a large marina accommodating up to 352 vessels. This rating rule is intended to calculate a rating for yachts, which can then be used to calculate its time correction factor t. 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.
In fact, rule 14 is written to keep boats from hitting each other by saying that a boat with the right of way that. Please note that some new rules in the 2017 rulebook are not worded exactly as they were worded in the original proposal. There are some words in racing that have special meaning and they are identified in italics opposite tacks when boats approach each other on opposite tacks, the boat on port tack shall keep clear of the boat on starboard tack racing rule 10. This edition has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 20172020 and is the essential reference text. The rules are self enforced and administered within the. Whenever two boats meet, a rule applies that requires one of the two boats to keep clear. The racing rules of sailing rrs are designed to keep racing fair and safe. These publications are available on the world sailing website.
The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. My text was missing page 302, a fairly common problem when i buy amazon books. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will help ensure that everyone has fun and gets home safe. Watson, was 42 feet overall, 5 feet 9 inches in beam, 6 feet 3 inches in draft, and carried 1,640 square feet of sail. The competition may be either among yachts in a particular rating class or on a handicap basis, with the highestrated boat. A clean start is a good start, and fortunately there are only a few essential rules that apply when youre most likely to put them to use. But most of all, i did not know how any ensign should not be displayed while the boat is racing. Breaking the rules of yachting etiquette scuttlebutt. This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 202016. The racing rules of sailing are published every four years, beginning the year after the summer olympics, by world sailing ws. Rule 10 a boat on starboard tack has rightofway row over. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport.
The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020. Understanding the yacht racing rules through 1992 book. The 2017 2020 rules are published and are here, with the. Irc is a rating rule to handicap different designs of keelboats allowing them to race together. They have been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing the rrs 2017 2020. Orr is an objective rule whose rating calculations are based on the measurement of all the speedrelated features of the competing sailboats. Racing safety is key issue of suit the new york times. 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. Technical committee the technical committee appointed under rule 89.
It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. 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. 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. There is also a modern boatyard with comprehensive marine services to help maintain your vessel. However, much of the language has been revised, in particular rule 18 passing marks and obstructions.
Our goal is to make it possible to race boats of all ages, knowing the rating. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 20172020 and the call book for team racing for 20172020, and it recognises them as authoritative only for umpired match or team racing. It can involve a series of races when buoy racing or multiple legs when pointto. Discounted orders must be shipped to a us address and purchaser must take delivery by december 31, 2019 unless otherwise dictated by quantum sails. Racing rules all racers should know in sailboat racing there are no outofbounds lines on the. This video teaches you how starboard roundings will be much more difficult under this rule. Ratings are based on the physical measurements of the boat. Includes the complete text of the 202016 international sailing federation isaf racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. World sailing have established a page listing all the documents referenced in the racing rules book. 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. This digital version has been enhanced with animations and. Here is a guide to the major racing rules, including the international offshore rule ior, the midget ocean racing club morc, the international. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2016. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. How to play yacht dice game the complete rules for the dice game yacht. Australian sailing has produced ebook versions of the 20172020 blue book containing the racing rules of sailing to enable ease of access and portability for. Hes the author of a gaming book and the former vp of the strategy gaming society. Developed through systematic scientific research, the orr velocity prediction program vpp calculates the speed potential of each boat at various combinations. The initiative includes a racing rules of sailing presentation for clubs and sailing schools to use, weekly rule of the week articles, a rules quiz, streamlining the protest process, and incentives for club and individual participation. A copy of the rule book is given with a us sailing membership. Fortunately that page was right out of the current rulebook, so i was able to. The rule book of the united states yacht racing union, which sanctions yacht racing, states that the decision to start a race and continue in it is the responsibility of the skipper. 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.
Rules and regulations american power boat association. Contents page fundamental rules 20172020 changes and corrections. Info for race committees and organizing authorities can be accessed via nav bar links. The blue book, containing the racing rules of sailing, is produced by australian sailing every four years. Sailboat racing rules at the starting line sailing world.
Thus, the american yacht ensign was created, and it is still used today. Boats built according to the rule reached their peak in the large jclass yachts. The essential compact guide for all racing sailors who want to win practical companions book bryan willis 3. The sale runs from october 15, 2019 to october 31, 2019. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. Johns rc sailing rules and tactics these articles are written for the beginner to intermediate rc yacht racing sailors yet may be a good refresher for those with more experience. Rating rule, in yacht racing, rule used to classify sailing yachts of different designs to enable them to compete on relatively equal terms. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing rya. Yacht racing is a form of sport involving sailing yachts and larger sailboats, as distinguished from dinghy racing. This edition contains the racing rules for 20172020 with australian sailing prescriptions and is effective from 1 january 2017.
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. Participants are encouraged to minimize any adverse environmental impact of the sport of sailing. 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. There is also a modern boatyard with comprehensive marine services to help maintain your. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions. The royal prince alfred yacht club rpayc is a yacht racing and sailing club based on pittwater. Basic rules of sailboat racing corinthian yacht club. 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.
Erik arneson has been writing about games since 1999. Standard notice of race for match racing 78 standard sailing instructions for match racing 78 match racing rules for blind competitors 78. Australian sailing publishes the blue book which covers the racing rules of sailing rrs including australian sailing prescriptions. More about the new rules get a new rulebook see our other. The yacht club which became the royal yacht club and eventually the royal yacht squadron was formed in 1815 in cowes is generally recognised as the first organiser of yacht racing in a similar form to that we know. Our mission is to foster safe boating and the responsible enjoyment of our marine resources by our members and the community at large through educational programs, community outreach and boatingrelated activities afloat and ashore. The orr rulebook provides details about measurement, rule restrictions, ratings and the requirements to race under orr.
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