In this article, we’ll highlight rules 61 – 63 regarding protests, hearings, redress from a sailor’s point of view. These rules are in part 5 of the racing rules of sailing. This series updates the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) #FairSailing…
Racing Rules
This category covers the racing rules of sailing, with explanations, quizzes, and links to resources to help you better understand and apply the rules. We also have a special subcategory for sportsmanship.
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Part 4 (Rules 40 – 56) of the Racing Rules of Sailing covers other requirements while racing. In this article, we’ll highlight rules 43 and 44 – Exoneration and Penalties at the Time of the Incident. We’ll cover additional part…
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Part 3 (Rules 25 – 37) of the Racing Rules of Sailing covers conduct of a race. These rules are important for both sailors and the race committee. In this article, we’ll highlight the items important to sailors. This series…
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Section D, Other Rules, is the final section of Part 2, When Boats Meet. Section D contains rules 21-23 addressing topics that do not fit neatly into Sections A-C. In 2018, the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) and SailZing, LLC…
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Think you know the race signals? Here are some activities to challenge yourself. We’ve updated the material to include the changes for the 2021-2024 racing rules of sailing – the V flag, blue flag, and orange flag were added. Race…
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In this post, we discuss the rules related to room at obstructions – Rules 19 and 20. Rule 19 addresses room to pass an obstruction. Rule 20 addresses room to tack at an obstruction. Remember that these rules are in…
