Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes.

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We give interpretations of the Racing Rules of Sailing, on request, under RRS 70.3, when asked questions by clubs and classes.

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We give interpretations of the Racing Rules of Sailing, on request, under RRS 70.3, when asked questions by clubs and classes. We run a Rules Advisory Service chaired by Martin Smethers, which will give rapid-response non-official answers to questions from clubs, classes and individuals

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing RYA Arbitration

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing RYA Arbitration a rapid hearing of simpler protests

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing RYA Arbitration a rapid hearing of simpler protests a 20% scoring penalty that can be awarded or accepted in place of disqualification

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing RYA Arbitration a rapid hearing of simpler protests a 20% scoring penalty that can be awarded or accepted in place of disqualification the option to proceed to a full protest hearing

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing RYA Arbitration a rapid hearing of simpler protests a 20% scoring penalty that can be awarded or accepted in place of disqualification the option to proceed to a full protest hearing a redesigned protest form to handle Arbitration

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have taken some of the sting out of protesting with two new simpler procedures An informal advisory hearing RYA Arbitration a rapid hearing of simpler protests a 20% scoring penalty that can be awarded or accepted in place of disqualification the option to proceed to a full protest hearing a redesigned protest form to handle Arbitration Clubs are encouraged to adopt this, via SIs.

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have published guidance on handling ‘disciplinary’ hearings under rule 69

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have published guidance on handling ‘disciplinary’ hearings under rule 69 We have published guidance on protest committee procedure

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have published guidance on handling ‘disciplinary’ hearings under rule 69 We have published guidance on protest committee procedure We have published guidance on giving and receiving outside help

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have published guidance on handling ‘disciplinary’ hearings under rule 69 We have published guidance on protest committee procedure We have published guidance on giving and receiving outside help We have published guidance to competitors of the rules implications of fast modern boats with limited visibility

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have published guidance on Scoring under Appendix A, with examples

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We have published guidance on Scoring under Appendix A, with examples We have published guidance on the Advertising Code

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We publish cases arising from the appeals, references and questions dealt with by Racing Rules Committee

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We publish cases arising from the appeals, references and questions dealt with by Racing Rules Committee a new case book is issued every 4 years

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We publish cases arising from the appeals, references and questions dealt with by Racing Rules Committee a new case book is issued every 4 years interim updates are published from time to time

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We are collaborating with ISAF and US Sailing in devising a revision to the rule that causes most head-scratching

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We are collaborating with ISAF and US Sailing in devising a revision to the rule that causes most head-scratching Rule 18, Rounding and Passing Marks and Obstructions

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We are collaborating with ISAF and US Sailing in devising a revision to the rule that causes most head-scratching Rule 18, Rounding and Passing Marks and Obstructions Simpler to read and understand

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. We are collaborating with ISAF and US Sailing in devising a revision to the rule that causes most head-scratching Rule 18, Rounding and Passing Marks and Obstructions Simpler to read and understand As few game changes as possible

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. Future plans

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. Future plans Standard rules lectures on website or CD-Rom for Clubs to use locally

Racing Rules Committee - how we can help Clubs and Classes. Future plans Standard rules lectures on website or CD-Rom for Clubs to use locally Racing Rules Committee members always willing to do lectures