For yacht clubs wishing to purchase the book, contact yachting new zealand directly. Excerpted from dave perrys understanding the racing rules of sailing. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding the racing. It runs once a month from march to october, with the first start at 12. The e book versions of the rrs including australian sailing prescriptions are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the popular e book platforms ibooks and kobo. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. It has been published by world sailing for over 40 years and is available to download online. In the event of conflicting information, the book takes precedence over what is shown on the website. The unique approach devised by paul elvstrom offers birdseye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations, with each crossreferenced to the relevant case studies provided by world sailing formerly isaf. A copy of the rrs can readily be purchased from any good book shop.
The racing rules of sailing a history in 2007 isaf commissioned bob fisher to produce a book to commemorate the centenary of our sports governing body. The superyacht racing association syra membership, in conjunction with the offshore racing congress orc has developed a new initiative. The blue book, containing the racing rules of sailing, is produced by australian sailing every four years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Racing rule changes for 2017 royal prince alfred yacht club. Skene was the designer of jclass yacht yankee 1930 citation needed, americas cup contender, eliminated in the last selection match, so had access. This site is the home of the family of rating rules owned, developed and managed by the offshore racing association. Rya racing rules of sailing 20172020 world sailing the international authority for the sport revise and publish the the racing rules of sailing every four years. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding. For her second roll, she decides to keep the 2s and reroll the other three dice. Participants are encouraged to minimize any adverse environmental impact of the sport of sailing.
Australian sailing has produced ebook versions of the 20172020 blue ebook containing the racing rules of sailing to enable ease of access and portability for our members. Rya prescriptions to the racing rules of sailing 20172020 rya case book 20172020 pdf version. You can play the game in a number of different ways. The second, the appendices, provides details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or officials. If you are new to racing, comparing what the rules were to what they are now will be of little interest. The essential compact guide for all racing sailors who want to win practical companions book bryan willis 3. Mar 17, 2017 for a copy of the pdfd version of the racing rules. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The case book details interpretations of the racing rules of sailing. Phrf racing yacht racing association of long island sound.
Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing rya. This edition contains the racing rules for 20172020 with australian sailing prescriptions and is effective from 1 january 2017. It is composed of multiple yachts, in direct competition, racing around a course marked by buoys or other fixed navigational devices or racing longer distances across open water from pointtopoint. The rules should not be used with tactical advantage a prime concern, but rather should be used to avoid collisions. These publications are available on the world sailing website. Other words and terms are used in the sense ordinarily understood in nautical or general use. The rule books come in three different categories, fleet racing, match racing and team racing. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport. Please contact the yralis for the book titled racing program this website contains much that is in the book. The ebook versions of the rrs including australian sailing prescriptions are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the popular ebook platforms ibooks and kobo.
The 2017 2020 rules are published and are here, with the. Racing rules australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital e book version of the 20172020 blue book. Study version of the racing rules for youth sailing world. 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. The purpose of the racing rules of sailing is to keep sailors and boats safe and to provide fair competition the rules are governed by two basic principles. Racing rules of sailing for 20172020 waterproof edition us sailing. Racing rules australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020 blue book. Yachting australia has made the racing rules of sailing available online for. The case book complements the racing rules of sailing rrs, providing details on the application of the rrs to around 140 scenarios. The better you understand the rules, the bigger your tactical advantage. The initiative includes a racing rules of sailing presentation for clubs and sailing schools to use, weekly rule of the week articles, a rules quiz, streamlining the protest process, and incentives for club and individual participation. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. Paul elvstrom explains the racing rules of sailing.
Uli and wolfi finckh follow this link to an online sailing rules quiz courtesy of uli and wolfi finckh. This digital version has been enhanced with animations and. For a copy of the pdfd version of the racing rules. This edition has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 20172020 and is the essential reference text for every racing sailor, club and race official. The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions, cases, calls, and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a better. It also publishes the call book for match racing for 20172020 and the call book for team racing for 20172020, and it recognises them as authoritative only for umpired match or team racing. The yacht club offers year round inshore and offshore racing, twilight sailing, cruising, centreboard dinghy racing, sail training and courses plus has a large marina accommodating up to 352 vessels. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Technical committee the technical committee appointed under rule 89. As an electronic document, it contains general information that pertains to everyone, and then online links to documents that will pertain to specific interests, like nors, fleet schedules, region racing marks, distance charts, and so forth.
Yacht racing is a sailing sport involving sailing yachts and larger sailboats, as distinguished from dinghy racing, which involves open boats. The 1941 edition of norman skenes book posthumously 18781932 is the most up to date outside the confidential notes of the rules commission notes of the new york yacht club. Racing rules of sailing for 20172020 waterproof edition. Nov 29, 2016 the royal prince alfred yacht club rpayc is a yacht racing and sailing club based on pittwater. Nov 29, 2016 if you are new to racing, comparing what the rules were to what they are now will be of little interest. Here is a chapter on the history of the rules, which bob delegated to mark rushall to write for the book.
Simply purchase a book which explains the racing rules. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. As usual there are many small changes aimed at making the rules easier to understand or less ambiguous. For a plain language discussion of the rules, look into purchasing dave perrys book entitled understanding the racing rules of sailing at the same site. Info for race committees and organizing authorities can be accessed via nav bar links. Written by a sailing olympian, this has been the mosttrusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over 45 years and has sold 320,000 copies in the english language alone. Leave your blue book at home and download the current rules for racing this summer. The yacht racing rules today by bill bentsen 1974 ebay. More about the new rules get a new rulebook see our other.
In part one of a series, we explore some fundamental sailboat racing rules. Sailboat racing tactics explained simply sail to win book 8. The match and team racing books are superimposed with the relevant appendix. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of. Fortunately that page was right out of the current rulebook, so i was able to. Jun 05, 2017 52 super series umpire and international racing judge tom rinda and coach and proracer ed baird gives us the lowdown on the updated racing rules. The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. Written by a sailing olympian, this is the mosttrusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over fortyfive years. The baxterjudson series is presidio yacht clubs sunday race.
The 20172020 yachting new zealand racing rules of sailing can be purchased from the yachting new zealand online shop. My text was missing page 302, a fairly common problem when i buy amazon books. Apply for 2020 certificates at the links immediately above. This edition has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 20172020 and is the essential reference text. The superyacht racing circuit is thriving with new yacht owners coming on the scene every year. This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 202016. Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce.
The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions, cases, calls, and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a better understanding of how the rules are applied. The racing rules of sailing 20172020 world sailing website changes and corrections to the rrs 20172020 world sailing website world sailing q and as world sailing website. Our goal is to make it possible to race boats of all ages, knowing the rating. She has already scored a full house, so for her third roll, she decides to keep the 4s and reroll the other three dice. This section is for sailors who have been racing for a while. The sailing rules and race management rules are designed to provide a safe and fair race. The unique approach devised by paul elvstrom offers birdseye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations, with each crossreferenced to the relevant case studies provided. Basic racing rules of sailing abington park model yacht club. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020. The price will depend on how many books we order so the more people interested, the cheaper it will be. Mar 25, 2020 the superyacht racing association syra membership, in conjunction with the offshore racing congress orc has developed a new initiative. Jul 11, 20 this pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the racing rules of sailing 202016. Yralis 180 east prospect ave, mamaroneck, ny 10543 phone 516 7679240. The royal prince alfred yacht club rpayc is a yacht racing and sailing club based on pittwater.
Rightofway when one boat has the rightofway, the other boats is. Sailors should realize that iceboat racing rules differ from sailboat racing rules in a number of fundamental ways, most prominent of which. As an electronic document, it contains general information that pertains to everyone, and then online links to documents that will pertain to specific interests, like nors, fleet schedules, region racing marks, distance charts, and. Racing rules downloads racing rules of sailing racing. Rya rule books are the only publications available that contain the ryas national prescriptions which are variations. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. The racing rules of sailing often abbreviated to rrs govern the conduct of yacht racing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, model boat racing, dinghy racing and virtually any other form of racing around a course with more than one vessel while powered by the wind. Australian sailing has produced e book versions of the 20172020 blue e book containing the racing rules of sailing to enable ease of access and portability for our members. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. The yacht club offers year round inshore and offshore racing, twilight sailing, cruising, centreboard dinghy racing, sail training and courses plus has a. Racing follows the same rules the racing rules for sailing frequently referred to as the rrs as those used in full sized yacht racing see animation below with a few minor changes to account for the fact that helmsmen are not in the yacht but on the shore. Rya racing books publications projects rya royal yachting. Racing rules of the national iceboat authority dn north america.
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