There is a set of rules that everyone needs to follow and enforce. In our 5 tips collection, we asked top yacht racers to give us their hardwon. Take advantage on your competitors, improve your performance, have a perfect timing to your start by using sailracer app. Sailracer calculates your perfect start and tactical manoeuvres during the race based on current, wind, laylines and polar data. Magnetic bearing is an app that makes it easy to use your smartphone to take quick bearings on landmarks for navigation or. A very useful tool for umpires, protest committees, coaches and sailors looking to learn more about rules and tactics. To add an item to your shopping cart click on the buy from amazon button on the left.
Sailing rules this is a sport where everyone needs to be selfregulated. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Jul 29, 2009 brief description of therules of sailing. If there is a collision, the rules usually require that there be a protest or a 720. Tactical sailing situations tss is a pc based drawing program for illustrating and explaining rules, protests, tactics and boat movements. It is one of the few sports in which men and women, young and old, can compete against each other directly, on an equal footing. Jun, 20 he is asking for redress because our club rules are to not race in above 25 knots. By reading and understanding the following rules and terms, you should be able to get around the course without fouling another boat or causing an accident. Seminar on the 2017 racing rules of sailing presented by eric johnson, us sailing national umpire judge club race officer. Regattas, sailor development and racing resources for sailors of all ages and sailing disciplines from beginning racers to national champions, us sailing supports sailboat racing at all levels.
In 2018 there were 7 bcyc boats registered for the bone island regatta sarasota to key west regatta. The rules are self enforced and administered within the fleet. The sixth edition also includes an advanced rules quiz section plus 25 new quizzes. The specifics of the sailboat racing rules are mindnumbingly detailed and. If you want to read the actual wording of the rule in the rules book, racing rules of sailing, just click on the rule number. The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. The site transmits information via ssl s which is the highest security for personal data.
Our racing program is available to active paid members of dc sail. The basic sailboat racing rules all racers should know in sailboat racing there are no outofbounds lines on the. Learn more about the sailboat racing software pages available. They are the same rules that apply in openwater situations. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will help ensure that everyone has fun and gets home safe. Different courses keep you on your toes as you fight through wind shifts and gusts to reach the finish line first. Learn the racing rules 2020 online training north u.
Os5 is a set of applications that you can experiment with for free. 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. The rrs for 202124, which take effect on 1 january 2021, will be posted here soon after 30 june 2020. If you break a rule, the racing rules and good sportsmanship require that you do a 720 turn. 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.
Learn the racing rules is written and narrated by david dellenbaugh, winning americas cup tactician, chairman of the us sailing rules committee, senior. Reviews the benefits and costs of gps race analysis for sailing. This full 3d sailing simulator matches your sailing prowess against a fleet of crafty old salts. The complete racing rules of sailing for 20 are included after two brief summaries of the sailing right of way rules. There are several handicap systems in dinghy and yacht racing, allowing boats of different designs, performance and sizes to race together. You will see how we use our color scheme in this guide for wind strength. Sailboat racing rules at the starting line sailing world. Bcyc members are known to participate in nonbcyc events within the tampasaint petersburg, and apollo beach areas. Official racing rules of sailing 20 2016 model sailboat. Once all the boats in a race class have been defined, scratch sheets are produced for the onthewater race officers. Adding full implementation of international racing rules. Reviews on each book help you decide which book is for you. Learn the racing rules 2020 is a complete online training course designed to help you understand and apply all the rightofway rules in the 20172020 racing rules of sailing.
Names and addresses may be entered for mailing lists. Rig tuning presentation with michael mcnamara at rya suzuki dinghy show 2016 duration. 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. 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. For the last two decades, uk sailmakers has been on the forefront of teaching the racing rules of sailing. Registration and payment are required for participation. Scan down for the complete text of the yacht racing rules 20, isf, iyru. Real os5 input can be from an ockam system, or any nmea stream from any instrument system. Ockamsoft 5 sailboat racing software addresses modern color graphics and the confluence of ethernet, wifi and internet technologies, and the multiple devices that can exploit data from them.
Handicap systems weather, software and handicaps resource. Youth we are striving to develop and inspire youth sailors with. Rules from the experts from our september 2012 issue. It is revised and published every four years by world sailing. Racing takes place on thursday evenings starting at 6. 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.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Tell me and i will forget, show me and i may remember. In sailboat racing there are no outofbounds lines on the floor or referees to call fouls. I believe that the international rules of racing require protests to be done in 2 hours. The race officials of the international sailing federation isaf, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. This two dvd set is the best way to learn the 2005 to 2008 international yacht racing rules. Dont worry you do not need to know everything about the rules to go out and have fun and be safe. The racing rules of sailing are published every four years, beginning the year after the summer olympics, by world sailing ws. The racing rules of sailing is published every four years by world sailing, the international authority for the sport.
Apr 12, 2011 regatta the sailboat racing app lets you experience the thrill of sailboat racing right from your android device. It can be used for handicap races using portsmouth yardstick, irc, irm, small cat, sbr, cyca, echo and ihs. Both activities require preparation, tools, and teamwork. Highlights specific aspects of the racing rules of sailing for 20172020 in an enjoyable format. In 2018 there were 7 bcyc boats registered for the. The race director is protesting a race that he participated almost three weeks ago.
In sailboat racing, a faster sailboat will give time to a slower sailboat, over the same course. To be successful with agile or competitive sailing, you must adapt and adjust to change. It produces results for individual races or series, using the low points or bonus point schemes from the racing rules of sailing 20092012, with discards as desired. The problem is that he launched his protest two week after the race ended. A boat has right of way when another boat is required to keep clear. May 24, 2019 sailboat championship pro is a sailboat racing game for iphone and ipad that has some nice touches. So what sailboat racing rules apply at the starting line. Drifting conditionsyellow, light airgreen, moderate airblue, and heavy airred. The 2019 us national championships to be announced shortly. These rules govern sailboat racing in the united states and in the areas of international races that pass through u. The boatus app is an easy way to call for a tow or to let others know where you are, showing your location on a map.
Learn to go faster, sailboat racing tactics and how to race the optimist and laser. The wind built throughout the race so he does have a point. Software weather, software and handicaps resource centre. Click here for our t10 target speed for true wind speed. Recommends a tool for sailing schools, smaller yacht clubs, and amateur fleets. Regatta the sailboat racing app lets you experience the thrill of sailboat racing right from your android device. Byc also sponsors several major regattas including pitch, dale jepsen onedesign, women on the water wow, pac rim and the bellingham youth sailing regattas. When you are on opposite tacks, the starboard tack boat has the rightof way.
It can be used for handicap races using portsmouth yardstick, irc, irm, small cat, sbr, cyca, echo and ihs as well as nonhandicap level rating events. The bellingham yacht club has an active racing program, including tuesday night dinghy racing, wednesday night phrf and onedesign racing and weekend longdistance racing. Racing rules of sailing for 20172020 waterproof edition us sailing association on. About this software work on and improve your sailboat racing performance in virtual reality to get better results in real life. A wellorganized, twoboat testing program is the best way to make advances in boat speed.
The racing rules of sailing for 20172020 became effective on january 1, 2017. They have been thoroughly tested and proven by continuous use at the oklahoma city boat club, scoring all its series and regattas and managing lake hefner phrf handicap data since the 2002 racing season. In each race class, boats are registered by unique sail number. Racesail is a program for scoring a single race, a series for a single race class or a complete sailboat regatta. Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. Sailing rules of the road boating right of way rules.
Books about sailboat racing rules, learn the racing rules of sailing with discount pricing. The race continued with three boats and we found ourselves in third place. Rules tutorials these are all external links isaf, international sailing federation. Sailboat racing software ockam sailing instruments. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will. The us sailing prescriptions are added to the racing rules of sailing, and they govern races that are held in the united states or the parts of international races that. Learn the racing rules is written and narrated by david dellenbaugh, winning americas cup tactician, chairman of the us sailing rules committee, senior rules judge and internationally recognized rules expert. Sailboat race analysis improve performance with data.
Handicaps are applied to the time taken to sail a course allowing widely different boats to sail on even terms. Summary of sailboat racing rules in a nutshell by bates mckee. More importantly, it provides immediate access to all the rules, as well as explanations for all signal flags. The document study version of the racing rules for 20172020 begins with the racing rules of sailing for 20172020, with all wording that is new in 2017 shown in green. Rules tutorials american model yachting association. A fundamental principle of sportsmanship is that when competitors break a rule they will promptly take a penalty, which may be to retire. As stated by the racing rules of sailing, competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. Racing rules of sailing, 2017 2020 click here the rules are update every four years after the summer olympics. There are places to be gained on every corner of the race course. Sailboat race scoring programs from sailok software. For access to this course, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout. Learn the racing rules of sailing scuttlebutt sailing news. All data is stored in a secure environment and passwords are stored in 256 bit security. Users should understand the provisions of appendix a before using this or any other scoring program.
The racing rules of sailing includes two main sections. The rules are self enforced and administered within the. It includes a simulator so you can play with it without the need for a live system. Feb 20, 2017 seminar on the 2017 racing rules of sailing presented by eric johnson, us sailing national umpire judge club race officer. Racing rules of sailing for 20172020 waterproof edition. The program is in compliance with appendix a of the racing rules of sailing. Sailzing stimulating learning for racing sailors through. Consider the type of starting mark and the time left in the starting sequence when giving room on the line.
If you are overtaking the other boat, or it is overtaking you, the boat. A new revision is published every four years after the olympic games by world sailing, the sports world governing body. There are some words in racing that have special meaning and they are identified in italics. All software education marineverses sailboat racing training. The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. Sailok race management software was developed by a professional programmer, us sailing senior race officer and certified club race officer. Between any pair of boats, oneand only oneof the basic rightofway. In both scenarios, there is an overriding goal that is governed by a core set of rules. The display apps race, eyeapp and vysion are designed for different platforms, but all provide a consistent presentation of sailing data.
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