Racing Rules - Basic Guide
Racing Rules - Basic Guide
This Topic is a simplified version of the racing rules 2005-2008
Principles
Basic Principles
Sportsmanship, fair sailing and misconduct
A fundamental principle of sportsmanship is that when you break a rule you will promptly take a penalty, which may be to retire. You must play fairly. If you do not, or bring the sport into disrepute, you may be penalised.
Helping those in danger
You must give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
Decision to race
Deciding whether it is safe for you to start or continue racing is for you alone, not for the people running the race
Sportsmanship, fair sailing and misconduct
A fundamental principle of sportsmanship is that when you break a rule you will promptly take a penalty, which may be to retire. You must play fairly. If you do not, or bring the sport into disrepute, you may be penalised.
Helping those in danger
You must give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
Decision to race
Deciding whether it is safe for you to start or continue racing is for you alone, not for the people running the race