New Rules for Penalties
There is now the possibility of penalizing a coach or the parent of a child competing in an event.
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There is now the possibility of penalizing a coach or the parent of a child competing in an event.
Three rules are changed in sensible ways to promote safety, fairness and simplicity.
With the passing of our sport’s greatest icon, we pass his wisdom forward, once again.
When you’re entitled to mark-room, up to four maneuvers are allowed before you’re entitlement ends.
In this first of several columns to come, we’ll explore the nuanced changes to The Racing Rules of Sailing that go into effect in 2017.
Here are some strategies that will help you keep out of trouble in protest hearings.
Easy on-the-water strategies for handling protestable incidents can help avoid a scoring disaster.
Racing rules can be black and white when an incident involves only two boats, but that’s not the case when other boats come into play.
Knowing why a rule was added to the rulebook may help you remember it, and keep you out of the protest room.
New rules for racing around waypoints and match racing are now live. For 2017, look for rules that cover those on the sidelines.
Section C rules apply at the start more often than you might expect.
The purpose of Rule 19.2(c) is to provide a fair game when boats are sailing in a strong adverse current close to a shoreline.
There is now the possibility of penalizing a coach or the parent of a child competing in an event.
Three rules are changed in sensible ways to promote safety, fairness and simplicity.
With the passing of our sport’s greatest icon, we pass his wisdom forward, once again.
When you’re entitled to mark-room, up to four maneuvers are allowed before you’re entitlement ends.
In this first of several columns to come, we’ll explore the nuanced changes to The Racing Rules of Sailing that go into effect in 2017.
Here are some strategies that will help you keep out of trouble in protest hearings.
Easy on-the-water strategies for handling protestable incidents can help avoid a scoring disaster.
Racing rules can be black and white when an incident involves only two boats, but that’s not the case when other boats come into play.
Knowing why a rule was added to the rulebook may help you remember it, and keep you out of the protest room.
New rules for racing around waypoints and match racing are now live. For 2017, look for rules that cover those on the sidelines.
Section C rules apply at the start more often than you might expect.
The purpose of Rule 19.2(c) is to provide a fair game when boats are sailing in a strong adverse current close to a shoreline.
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