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	RACING RULES OF THE BARNEGAT BAY YRA
		All races held under the jurisdiction of the Association shall be conducted by a Race Committee appointed by the Regatta Committee of the Association and chaired by the Vice Commodore.
		A boat entered for a race must be the bona fide property of a recognized yacht club or of the person in whose name she is entered, who must be a member of a yacht club of the Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association except as provided in paragraph B.5.
		Sailing privileges in the Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association will be automatic if you a a member in good standing of a member yacht club which has contributed a sum to the association that represents a $5.00 fee for 90% or more of their membership.
	www.bbyra.org /r_rules.htm (1470 words)

	Racing Rules of Sailing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Racing Rules of Sailing govern the conduct of yacht racing and dinghy racing.
		As stated by the Racing Rules of Sailing, "Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce.
		Depending on the nature of the infraction, the penalty may be either (1) performing a turn consisting of one tack and one gybe or (2) performing two turns consisting of two tacks and two gybes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Racing_Rules_of_Sailing (187 words)

	Dinghy racing -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Sailing dinghies compete on an international, national, state, association, club and class basis, using the ISAF International (Click link for more info and facts about Racing Rules of Sailing) Racing Rules of Sailing, which are revised every four years.
		Sailing dinghies can be one-design, with virtually no difference between boats and strict rules controlling construction, or development classes like the International Moth which has gone from a wide-hulled scow, to a thin-hulled skiff and now to a hydrofoil-based design.
		Races involving mixed fleets (different classes of boat, different ages, weights and abilities of sailors) can be organised on a (Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning) handicap basis.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/di/dinghy_racing.htm (753 words)

	Articles - Sailing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Sailing hydrofoils include keels, centerboards, daggerboards, (less commonly) leeboards, and (particularly in small sailboats or dinghies), the rudder acts as a hydrofoil also, reducing leeway.
		If both boats have their sails set on the same side of the boat, then the boat closer to where the wind is coming from (the windward boat) must give way to the leeward boat.
		The rules of the road or International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea set forth by the International Maritime Organization are particularly relevant to sailors because of their limited maneuverability compared to powered vessels.
	www.seekj.com /articles/Sailing (3421 words)

	Sailing Definitions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Abandon: A race that a race committee or protest committee abandons is void but may be resailed.
		Racing Rules of Sailing: (RRS) Formerly the International Yacht Racing Rules (IYRR), the officially recognized rules for racing sailing vessels.
		Racing: A boat is racing from her preparatory signal until she finishes and clears the finishing line and marks or retires, or until the race committee signals a general recall, postponement, or abandonment.
	www.amya.org /definitions.html (1761 words)

	Racing Rules of Sailing – Simplified Version
		Below is a summary of the sailing rules that apply most often on the race course.
		This summary is intended as an aid to sailors and not as a substitute for the Racing Rules of Sailing, a copy of which all racing sailors should own.
		(Rule 10) Note: You are "keeping clear" of another boat when she doesn't have to avoid you.
	www.angelfire.com /darkside/bhyc_racing/RRS_summary.htm (660 words)

	Fairwind Class
		This targeted approach to the rules minimizes the number of things that the measurers need to measure and the builders need to control while still ensuring a level playing field for racing where the races are won or lost on the racecourse and not on the modeling table.
		The rules are intended to ensure that all boats are as alike as reasonably possible with regard to hull, deck, keel, rudder, displacement and rig size.
		Sail numbers should be of a color that contrasts the sail color in such a way as to be easily visible.
	www.modelyacht.org /fairwind.html (2300 words)

	Sailing Instructions
		All races will be sailed under the current (2001-2004) ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of USSA, and applicable class rules except as amended by these Sailing Instructions.
		Fleets shall be assigned to sail the inner course (yellow marks), the outer course (pink marks) or the catamaran course.
		Allowance of advertising shall be governed by Category C in Appendix 1, Section II to the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), except that advertising on hulls, spars, and sails shall be governed by Category A.
	www.csa-sailing.org /clubinfo/sailing.html (2199 words)

	RACING BASICS - Beginner's Racing Manual
		A sail, like a wing of an airplane, is an airfoil which changes the shape of the wind as it flows over the surface of the sail.
		The centerboard is the pivot, and the sails are the rooster.
		Sailing on a close-hauled course, a header is a shift which forces you to bear off to keep the sails full.
	www.uiowa.edu /~sail/skills/racing_basics/index1.shtml (17120 words)

	ISAF - ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2001 - 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Racing Rules of Sailing are revised and published every four years by the International Sailing Federation, the world governing body for the sport.
		The Racing Rules of Sailing 2001 - 2004 divided into sections in pdf format to download.
		Unlike the ISAF Cases, which are authoritative interpretations and explanations of the rules, these answers are solely to assist judges in applying the rules in a consistent way.
	www.sailing.org /rrs2001 (233 words)

	boats.com - Rules and Regs: The Racing Rules of Sailing
		Sailing was held in the 1996 Summer Olympics at Savannah, Georgia in the United States and in the 2000 Summer Olympics will be held at Sydney, New South Wales in Australia.
		The yacht racing rules anticipate that an individual governing body may make limited additions to or changes in the yacht racing rules by prescriptions at the time they are adopted.
		Thus, when sailing in another country a sailor only needs to worry about reading the prescriptions to be aware of what additions or changes in the racing rules would apply (in addition to any changes that might be contained in the Race of Notice or Sailing Instructions) for a particular race or regatta.
	www.boats.com /content/boat-articles.jsp?contentid=1438 (310 words)

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		The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are cleverly crafted and written in clear plain English to promote the widest possible knowledge and understanding of the rules.
		The complete rulebook is also included in my book Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing, which is a thorough explanation of the rules and their nuances with extensive quotes from the authoritative interpretations found in the US SAILING Appeals and ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Cases.
		Rule 14 tells all boats to avoid contact with others if reasonably possible; and it tells right-of-way boats that if they don't avoid contact and there is damage, they can be penalized along with the keep-clear boat.
	www.sailingbreezes.com /Sailing_Breezes_Current/Articles/BS05/Rules.htm (2037 words)

	DSC Sailing Instructions for Limited One-Design Racing
		This means that if there is no racing on the 2nd scheduled day of racing, the qualifying fleets scheduled to race with each other on the 3rd scheduled day of racing will still race with each other on that day.
		For example, if the race is a qualifying set race consisting of fleets A and C, then the penalty is the number of registered boats in fleets A and C plus 1.
		In the event that only the senior skipper of the Race Committee (SSRC) is present, the informal hearing may still proceed and the SSRC may engage an additional member or members who are not involved in the protest or named as a witness.
	www.downtownsailing.org /racing/sailing_instruc.htm (3273 words)

	Old Sailing Inst
		Races are governed by the current International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) as modified by Appendix E, the prescriptions of US Sailing when they apply, the rules of the East Coast 12-Meter or M class, as applicable, the 2000 Notice of Race, these Sailing Instructions and any amendments to these Sailing Instructions.
		Oral changes to the Sailing Instructions shall be consistent with the RRS 86 (Instructions shall not alter Definitions, Parts 1, 2, 7, etc.) and RRS 88.2 c (Changes in the Sailing Instructions shall be communicated to each boat before her warning signal).
		Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce.
	home.comcast.net /~ghmyc/old_sailing_inst.htm (1363 words)

	Lake Geneva Yacht Club - Sailing/Regattas - Racing Rules
		Boats shall sail between the two marks of the gate from the direction of the last mark and round Mark LS to starboard or Mark LP to port.
		The Race Committee may (not required) make a radio transmission to racing boats or boats intending to race with information relating to emergencies, postponements, abandonment, OCS notification, and change of course.
		When racing, a boat shall make electronic transmissions only in an emergency or to notify the Race Committee that she is leaving the course area.
	www.lgyc.com /rules.html (2349 words)

	BYC Racing Rules
		Races are to be held as indicated on the published schedule.
		The most common course sailed will be a modified Olympic course consisting of a windward start, two reaching legs to complete a triangle, followed by a windward leg to the first mark, a run to the leeward mark and another windward leg to the finish.
		This rule states that if any part of a boat's hull, crew, or equipment is on the course side of the starting line or its extensions during the minute before, her starting signal, she shall sail to the pre-start side of the line around either end before starting.
	www.boulderyc.org /racing/byc_racing_rules.htm (1810 words)

	Race Ready
		Given a scaled down racing course, the learner will be able to navigate his/her way around the course and answer correctly the questions and scenarios on the racing rules of sailing.
		It's purpose is to reinforce the rules as taught in class.
		The Racing Rules of sailing have always been a difficult topic to teach.
	edweb.sdsu.edu /courses/EDTEC670/Cardboard/Board/R/raceready/index.html (991 words)

	AMYA Model Yacht Racing Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) also are included in several excellent explanatory texts on the racing rules authored by such experts as Dave Perry, Brian Willis, Mary Pera, and Paul Elvestrom.
		The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are available from the ISAF website as downloads in.pdf format, and will be available in printed form from US Sailing, as well as at bookstores and marine suppliers.
		The members of the Racing Rules Committee have willingly shouldered this effort and should be applauded for their commitment to the improvement of model yacht racing throughout the United States.
	www.amya.org /racerule.html (660 words)

	SM Sailing:Junior Team Racing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		All races will be governed by the 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing and the prescriptions of U.S. Sailing as supplemented by Appendix D (which includes D1.1(a) which modifies RRS 17.2) and the regulations which modify these rules listed below.
		For junior sailing programs, which have multiple sessions, the team members must be registered and paid in full for the session in which a team racing event is being conducted (i.e.
		All comments, questions or concerns regarding these rules, the intent of these rules or the conduct of any meet should be directed in writing to the Commissioners of Junior Team Racing, Michael Callahan, who will then forward them to the Junior Team Racing Committee as necessary.
	www.smsailing.org /teamrace/rules.shtml (1247 words)

	Racing Rules of Sailing Book Poll - Sailing Anarchy Forums
		I do have a rule book...somewhere.Havent picked it up in about a year.The last time I was in the protest room.Only used when sailing opti,laser and 420.Now that im movin on up to bigger boats its not my job.
		I remember a Marblehead OCR about ten years ago when US Sailing's best and brighest judge (now a race officer, too) was the head of the International Jury that threw out a request for redress because of failure to fly a flag.
		Re: the 05-08 rules, the only new rule that I remember being discussed is the trapese quick release.
	www.sailinganarchy.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=11552 (743 words)

	Sailing Instructions
		Races are governed by the current International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) as modified by Appendix E, the prescriptions of US Sailing when they apply, the rules of the sanctioned AMYA class, as applicable, the 2005 Notice of Race, these Sailing Instructions and any amendments to these Sailing Instructions.
		RRS E3.5 is changed in that the "round the ends rule" (RRS 30.1) shall apply where the mark is surrounded by navigable water, except that code flag "I" need not be displayed.
		RRS E5.2 is replaced with: "Rule 61.1a) is changed to: ‘A boat intending to protest another boat because of an incident that occurs in the racing area shall twice hail "Protest" and the other boat’s sail number [as soon as reasonably possible]." (Addition to Appendix E in brackets)
	home.comcast.net /~ghmyc/sailing_instructions.htm (1404 words)

	2007 Sailing Instructions
		The racing area will include the Patapsco River adjacent to Fort McHenry and the area of the harbor known as “Bay Café Basin.” Conditions permitting, some races may be held in Baltimore Harbor off Fort McHenry.
		If the Race Committee selects this configuration it will signal by flying code flag P. 8.4 For windward-leeward courses starting at the leeward mark and with an even number of legs, the finish will be between the starting pin and yellow flag on the Race Committee boat.
		The penalty for breach of this Sailing instruction shall be at a minimum disqualification (DNE) from all races sailed on that day.
	www.downtownsailing.org /racing/2006.html (3260 words)

	Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 - 2008
		Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing has accompanied sailors to regattas since 1965.
		It also offers a full-color chart of race signals, a graphic quick-reference locator for the rules, a summary of recent rules changes, procedural notes for filing a protest, and four plastic boat models in a snap-in frame.
		Søren Krause is a leading authority on sailing rules, a frequent judge on international regatta committees, and a member of the ISAF rule-making authority.
	www.landfallnavigation.com /elvstromrules.html (220 words)

	Boston Sailing - Schools Lessons Certifications - Boston Harbor Sailing Club - Sailboat Racing Moorings Rentals Charters
		This is informal gathering will allow new members and potential members to meet fellow races, join a racing team or learn more about the racing course.
		Sail shape and trim portion of the second lesson are covered in detail in our advanced sailing class, and the third lesson spinnaker work portion is covered without the racing rules and strategy in our normal spinnaker course.
		On the dock discussion-The rules, the Sailing Instructions, local conditions, weather & wind shifts, boat-to-boat tactics, short course racing.
	www.bostonharborsailing.com /racingclasses/index.html (415 words)

	QCYC - sailing - racing
		Queen City's club racing is also open to all members and guests of reciprocal clubs.
		QCYC members are also eligible to participate in the Lake Ontario Racing Conference and the more avid racing members compete in LORC events throughout the summer.
		The annual Women Skipper's Race, now in its 30th year, typically attracts more than 30 boats that race over a course that begins in the harbour and includes some tight tacking and rounding of a buoy in the lake before finishing back in front of the club.
	www.qcyc.ca /sailing/racing.html (352 words)

	Sailing Books Ltd. : Rules
		This best-selling pocket sized racing rules book is unique in covering the rules by race situation and has been fully revised for this edition.
		Complex rules are clearly explained and illustrated, step by step using realistic scenarios, extensive use of 3D illustrations and animation, many with user interaction.
		By using the power of 3D animation, computer graphics, slow motion, on-water sailing demonstrations and actual racing footage along with one of the world’s top yacht racing rules experts, "Learn the Racing Rules with David Dellenbaugh" makes it easy to understand the rules and improve your racing ability.
	www.sailingbooks.co.uk /trolleyed/45/index.htm (472 words)

	Introduction To Racing
		All competitors are expected to compete within the framework of sportsmanship, fair sailing and helping those in danger.
		If you’re new to racing, you only need to know 10 basic rules that will handle most situations you’ll encounter on the race course.
		If you want to read the actual wording of the rule in the rules book, “Racing Rules of Sailing,” just click on the rule number.
	www.sailingcourse.com /racing_rules.htm (521 words)

	DIMC Sailing Department... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The second section contains appendices that provide details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or officials.
		Revision The racing rules are revised and published every four years by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the international authority for the sport.
		With the exception of Appendices 1, 2 and 3, changes to the racing rules are permitted under ISAF Regulations 11.2 and 11.3.
	www.dimc-uae.com /sailing/racing_rules.htm (250 words)

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