What is the racing rules of sailing?
The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. It is revised and published every four years by World Sailing. The current edition is the RRS 2021-2024.
What are the eligibility requirements for the 2015 ISAF sailboat of the year?
A sailor (or crew) nominated for the 2015 Award must have performed an “outstanding achievement in the sport of sailing between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015”. Nominations must be received by ISAF no later than 19.00 UTC on 2 September 2015.
What are the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards?
The ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards are the most prestigious awards of recognition in the sport of sailing. There are two categories – male and female – and sailors nominated may represent any discipline of the sport.
What is the difference between the racing rules and equipment rules?
The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) govern the sport on the water. They are revised and published every four years by World Sailing The Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) govern the equipment used in the sport. They are revised and published every four years by World Sailing
What is the rule for marking room in boating?
Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark Room “ (a) When boats are overlapped the outside boat shall give the inside boat mark-room, unless rule 18.2 (b) applies. (b) If boats are overlapped when the first of them reaches the zone, the outside boat at that moment shall thereafter give the inside boat mark-room.
What are the regulations for World Sailing in 2020?
These regulations as of 30 June 2020 are the World Sailing: 6.2. Rule 63.1 does not apply unless protests are permitted in the Regulation alleged to have been broken.
Can a boat be disqualified for sportsmanship and fair play?
A boat and her owner shall compete in compliance with recognized principles of sportsmanship and fair play. A boat may be penalized under this rule only if it is clearly established that these principles have been violated. The penalty shall be a disqualification that is not excludable.
