This indispensable guide for sailors and racing officials includes the complete text of the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing, 2009-2012 and US SAILING Prescriptions. Perry concisely and clearly answers all the most commonly asked questions on the racing rules, and then some. His comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations, with extensive references to US SAILING Appeals and ISAF Cases, make this book a complete and authoritative resource on the rules.
The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016 including US Sailing Prescriptions. The one little book that every sailor, every coach, every instructor, and every race official needs.
The better you know the rules, the sharper you will be tactically on the racecourse. Dave Perry clearly and concisely answers all of the most commonly asked questions on the racing rules from a champion racing sailor's perspective. His comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations, with extensive references to US Sailing Appeals and ISAF Cases, make this book a complete and authoritative resource on the rules for new racers and Olympic sailors alike, as well as judges and other race officials. Brad Dellenbaugh's abundant diagrams and amusing captions bring Perry's rules explanations to life. Explains all the rules that apply at marks and obstructions. Includes the complete text of the 2013-2016 International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing and US Sailing Prescriptions. Contains over 100 quotes and references to the US Sailing Appeals and ISAF Cases, making it an indispensable resource for all sailors as well as judges and other racing officials.
Part of the RYA Racing series, this new Racing Rules Explained book, which replaces the 2017-2020 version, is the complete guide to understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing, and this format allows for very simple navigation and linking between sections to help you find the information you need. Racing Rules are compulsory for all racing sailors the world over, and this title serves to complement the existing RYA Sail Racing publications, and also to provide adequate explanations, through clear text and diagrams, behind all the Racing Rules. This book is for competitors, race officials and anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge of the Racing Rules. It is comprehensive, with seven sections that contain rules for every competitor: • Fundamental Rules • When Boats Meet • Conduct of a Race • Other Requirements when Racing • Protests, Redress Hearings, Misconduct and Appeals • Entry and Qualifications • Race Organisation This book also references the 2021-2024 case books for World Sailing, RYA, USA and Canada making it the most relevant title available. Written by Trevor Lewis, former Chair of the RYA Racing Committee, a World Sailing International Judge and an acknowledged rules expert. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association
'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' – Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor Paul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector. This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2021–24. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course. Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Paul Elvstrom Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.
