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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. 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

27. 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