By Isfa - Hobie Cat 18 User Manual

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
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.
Hobie University, NAHCA
www.sailing.org/rrs2001 and for specific boat rules and restrictions, see the Hobie Class
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