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The Rules...

Rules, Rules, Rules... It's not why we get into sailing, is it! At least I hope not. For most of us, the Racing Rules are a necessary evil, something we know we ought to know, but don't know as well as we ought. Which means there's opportunity here. If you can be bothered to know this part of the game better than your competitors, then you'll have the upper hand should a close-quarters situation arise. So what are you waiting for? Get learning!


Wave yer arms all yer like, but you're on port, Matey!

Featured Articles

  MP3: How to Win in the Protest Room: Chris Simon's tips for success ***
International Judge Chris Simon explains the kind of behaviour, presentation skills and knowledge required to maximise your chances of a happy and successful outcome from the protest room...
  MP3: New Racing Rules Pt 5 - Room to Tack ***
Audio (6 minutes): In the fifth part of Chris Simon's in-depth analysis of the New Racing Rules (2009 - 2012), the International Judge looks at the issue of 'Room to Tack' and the hail that you MUST make, and when you must (and must NOT) make that hail...
  MP3: New Racing Rules Pt 4 - What 'Obstruction' means and why starting could get more aggressive ***
Audio (12 minutes): In part four of our look at the new Racing Rules for 2009-2012, Chris Simon explains what an 'obstruction' means to the racing sailor. In most respects it tidies up the old rule, but there is a potential 'game changer' in how the new definition could encourage more aggressive jostling for position on the start line. Chris likes the rule change, Andy Rice is not so convinced...
  MP3: New Racing Rules Pt 3 - 'Mark Room' & Leeward Gates ***
Audio (10 minutes) and text: In the third part of Chris Simon's look at the new Racing Rules for 2009-2012, we ask the International Judge about the significance of 'Mark Room' in Rule 18. If you have leeward gates in your racing, then there are some important changes to the old rule, and some clarification about who has right of way between two boats aiming at different sides of the gate...
  MP3: New Racing Rules Pt 2 - Marks & Obstructions ***
Audio (7 minutes): Rules expert and International Judge Chris Simon explains the new distinction between Marks & Obstructions under the new ISAF Racing Rules. They used to be lumped under the same heading, but Chris welcomes the move to separate rules and talks through the implications for racing sailors...
  MP3: New Racing Rules Pt 1 - An Introduction **
Audio (4 minutes): Few people know the Racing Rules better than Chris Simon, who opens this series of audios with a brief summary of the changes that people can expect from 2009 onwards...