Hobie University, NAHCA
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36
31 Mar 02
Parts 1 and 2 of “The RACING RULES of SAILING for 2001 – 2004”
These abridged rules are included to introduce the students to the general principles of Right-of-Way while racing
sailboats, and are no substitute for acquiring, studying and understanding the complete International Sailing
Federation Rules and specific Hobie Class rules. Other recommended sections include Parts 4, 5, 6, and the Flags.
For complete rules go to
www.sailing.org/rrs2001
and for specific boat rules and restrictions, see the Hobie Class
Rules at
www.hobieclass.com
.
Introduction
Terminology
A term used in the sense stated in the Definitions is printed in italics or, in preambles, in bold italics (for example,
racing
and
racing
). Other words and terms are used in the sense ordinarily understood in nautical or general use. 'Race committee'
includes any person or committee performing a race committee function. 'Class rules' includes rules of handicapping and rating
systems.
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. A fundamental
principle of sportsmanship is that when competitors break a
rule
they will promptly take a penalty or retire.
Part 1 - Fundamental Rules
1 Safety
1.1 HELPING THOSE IN DANGER
A boat or competitor shall give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
1.2 LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL BUOYANCY
A boat shall carry adequate life-saving equipment for all persons on board, including one item ready for immediate use,
unless her class rules make some other provision. Each competitor is individually responsible for wearing personal buoyancy
adequate for the conditions.
2 Fair Sailing
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.
3 Acceptance of the Rules
By participating in a race conducted under these racing rules, each competitor and boat owner agrees
(a) to be governed by the
rules
;
(b) to accept the penalties imposed and other action taken under the
rules
, subject to the appeal and review procedures provided
in them, as the final determination of any matter arising under the
rules
; and
(c) with respect to such determination, not to resort to any court or other tribunal not provided by the
rules
.
4 Decision to Race
The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue
racing
is hers alone.
5 Drugs
A competitor shall neither take a substance nor use a method banned by the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code or the
World Anti-Doping Agency and shall comply with Appendix (ISAF Regulation 19, ISAF Anti-doping Code). An alleged or
actual breach of this rule shall be dealt with under Regulation 19. It shall not be grounds for a
protest
and rule 63.1 does not
apply.
