The Rules in Practice 2013 - 2016
8th Edition
Published on 22. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-118-32678-7 (ISBN)
Description
A proper understanding of the racing rules is crucial to success on the water and there is no better guide to the latest rules than Bryan Willis.
Bryan has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America's Cup and Olympics. He has served on International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years. Who better to explain how to put the rules into practice?
Sailors are taken through a wide range of scenarios with a clear explanation of what rule applies and how it should be interpreted. Colour diagrams make everything crystal clear.
As well as going through the latest rules changes for 2013-2016, Bryan also guides you through the knowledge needed to come out at the front of the fleet at every stage of the race and every mark.
An appendix includes the rules in full, making this an essential reference as well as an invaluable guide.
Bryan has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America's Cup and Olympics. He has served on International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years. Who better to explain how to put the rules into practice?
Sailors are taken through a wide range of scenarios with a clear explanation of what rule applies and how it should be interpreted. Colour diagrams make everything crystal clear.
As well as going through the latest rules changes for 2013-2016, Bryan also guides you through the knowledge needed to come out at the front of the fleet at every stage of the race and every mark.
An appendix includes the rules in full, making this an essential reference as well as an invaluable guide.
Reviews / Votes
'If you're a keen sailor, then this book is a must.' (Coast, March 2013). 'This is an excellent book, ideal for all sailors who race, or are thinking of racing. Dinghy racers will want to keep a copy in their kit bags. Yachties should have the book out on the chart table ready. And I would recommend every club to put one in the race hut and encourage the race officers to read it before they even think about setting the course.' (Little Ship Club).More details
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Person
Bryan Willis is a leading authority on the rules of yacht and dinghy racing. He has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America's Cup and Olympics. He has served on the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years.
Content
Introduction 6
The Rule Changes 7
1. The Basics 13
2. Before the Preparatory Signal 19
3. In the Preparatory Period 20
4. The Start 25
5. The Gate Start 32
6. On the Beat 33
7. Rounding the Windward Mark 42
8. On the Reach 53
9. Rounding the Gybe Mark 61
10. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Reach 66
11. On the Run 68
12. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Run 74
13. The Leeward Gate 79
14. The Finish 81
15. Means of Propulsion 84
16. Taking a Penalty 85
17. Protesting 87
18. Requesting Redress & Appealing 90 The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016 93
Definitions 94
Basic Principles 95
Part 1 Fundamental Rules 95
Part 2 When Boats Meet 96
Part 3 Conduct of a Race 98
Part 4 Other Requirements When Racing 100
Part 5 Protests, Redress, Hearings Misconduct and Appeals 102
Part 6 Entry and Qualification 106
Part 7 Race Organization 107
Appendices 108
A. Scoring 108
B. Windsurfing Competition Rules 110
C. Match Racing Rules 116
D. Team Racing Rules 120
E. Radio Sailing Racing Rules 123
F. Kiteboard Racing Rules 126
G. Identification on Sails 129
H. Weighing Clothing and Equipment 131
J. Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions 131
K. Notice of Race Guide 133
L. Sailing Instructions Guide 138
M. Recommendations for Protest Committees 145
N. International Juries 147
P. Special Procedures for Rule 42 148
R. Procedures for Appeals and Requests 148
Protest form 150
Index 152
Race Signals 157
The Rule Changes 7
1. The Basics 13
2. Before the Preparatory Signal 19
3. In the Preparatory Period 20
4. The Start 25
5. The Gate Start 32
6. On the Beat 33
7. Rounding the Windward Mark 42
8. On the Reach 53
9. Rounding the Gybe Mark 61
10. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Reach 66
11. On the Run 68
12. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Run 74
13. The Leeward Gate 79
14. The Finish 81
15. Means of Propulsion 84
16. Taking a Penalty 85
17. Protesting 87
18. Requesting Redress & Appealing 90 The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016 93
Definitions 94
Basic Principles 95
Part 1 Fundamental Rules 95
Part 2 When Boats Meet 96
Part 3 Conduct of a Race 98
Part 4 Other Requirements When Racing 100
Part 5 Protests, Redress, Hearings Misconduct and Appeals 102
Part 6 Entry and Qualification 106
Part 7 Race Organization 107
Appendices 108
A. Scoring 108
B. Windsurfing Competition Rules 110
C. Match Racing Rules 116
D. Team Racing Rules 120
E. Radio Sailing Racing Rules 123
F. Kiteboard Racing Rules 126
G. Identification on Sails 129
H. Weighing Clothing and Equipment 131
J. Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions 131
K. Notice of Race Guide 133
L. Sailing Instructions Guide 138
M. Recommendations for Protest Committees 145
N. International Juries 147
P. Special Procedures for Rule 42 148
R. Procedures for Appeals and Requests 148
Protest form 150
Index 152
Race Signals 157