/ re-run is required of 6 or 4
laps only 1 equalizer lap is
required.
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5
Outside
assistance
No person shall provide or receive outside assistance
from the air, water or by radio during the race.
Failure to observe this rule will result in
disqualification from the race.
As per Surf.
As per Surf.
A handheld GPS can be used
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Definition of a
‘Race’
When the green flag is dropped and the chequered
flag is raised, Rules 56B.20 / 21
As per Surf
As per Surf
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7
Definition of a
‘Heat’
Part of a number of races that provide an elimination
process to get to the Final race of either the circuit or
surf disciplines
As per Surf
Not applicable
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8
Definition of a
‘Leg’
Not applicable
Not applicable
Leg: is a section of an Ultra Long-
haul, if an event is staged over a
period of days
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9
Definition of a
‘Group’
Group: When there are more than 12 boats in a
class, the class must be split into groups for the
eliminating heats.
As per Surf
Not applicable
564 B cont. - GENERAL RACING RULES:
564B.30 GRID POSTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
The first heat of any UIM championship has to be authorised by the organisers. At all UIM titled events the following will ap ply. The grid positions for the first
heat / race or leg (Ultra Long-haul) of which ever discipline is run first will allocate pole position to the previous equivalent Championship overall winner if they
are competing within the event. (Example World Champion takes pole position). All other Pilots will have their positions dra w by a random method (out of a
hat) at Drivers Briefing in front of the teams; If there are more than 12 boats in a class, the teams will be divided into gr oups; the teams should be evenly split
into groups irrespective of nationality. E.g. Position 1 into Group 1 - Position 2 into Group 2 - Position 3 into Group 1 etc. following the same allocation process
until all teams placed. Only the Pilot’s names are taken into account when forming the grid positions. Any co -drivers names are discounted. After the first
discipline has been completed the second and third disciplines initial pole position will be decided by the previous discipline’s overall results. The grid positions
for the second heat in that discipline will be as they finish in the first heat. The grid positions for the final heat will be the aggregate positions (points) of the
previous heats of that discipline. In the event of a tie to decide the final grid position, then the fastest time recorded on the day in previous heats by the boats
involved will break the tie; if the timing system fails then the highest placed teams counting up positions in previous races will coun t. If further “dead-heat”
occurs their relevant positions in the first heat will count.
564B.31 - START POSITIONS
To select pole position and a draw is required it must take place at Drivers Briefing in front of the teams. The seeding and start position s: Please see the
separate disciplines.
564B.32 - DANGEROUS DRIVING
Dangerous or reckless driving will lead to disqualification from that heat or discipline. Intentionally causing damage to another boat or bodily harm to a
competitor will result in disqualification from that discipline or the whole event at the O.O.D’s discretion. Further penalties may be applied.
564B.33 - OVERLAP
I.
If overtaking on the inside an overlap is only established when two boats are approximately on the same course, and the boats are parallel to each
other.
II.
When overtaking from the outside an overlap is established when the overtaking boat has passed the overtaken boat sufficiently to change direction
without contact.
III.
The lead boat has the right of way until an overlap is established.
IV.
A safe overlap is the responsibility of the overtaking boat.
V.
An overlap can occur from left or right.
VI.
An overlap may not be established on the inside of the actual race course.
564B.34 – OVERTAKING
An overtaking boat shall keep clear of the boat that is being overtaken.
564B.35 – PASSING MARKS
When trying to overtake a boat on the inside, the pilot must anticipate the possible direction of the boat he is trying to ov ertake and must take all necessary
action to avoid a collision.
I.
When passing a turn buoy and an overlap has been established, both boats must maintain a safe distance from each other and from the turn buoy.
II.
Once an overlap has been established the overtaking boat must give the overtaken boat room to clear any course markers.
