The racing rules of sailing explained. Get ahead of the competition with this straight talking, practical guide to the racing rules 2008-2012 
Rules in Practice is primarily for competitive sailors who race in keelboats and dinghies. The Racing Rules of Sailing apply to all forms of sailboat racing. The author – a member of the International Sailing Federation - looks at 100 key situations that occur on the racecourse – both championship and club racing. Unlike the competition, Bryan looks at each situation from your viewpoint, the helmsman. It summarizes what each may, must, or cannot do. Armed with this information you will have the confidence to exploit your rights to the full, on the water and in the protest room. It features a special analysis of the latest rule changes and has been extended to contain the very latest Rules and Appendices in full. Introduction. 1. The Basics. 2. Before the Preparatory Signal. 3. In the Preparatory Period. 4. The Start. 5. The Gate Start. 6. On the Beat. 7. Rounding the Windward Mark. 8. On the Reach. 9. Rounding the Wing Mark. 10. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Reach. 11. On the Run. 12. Rounding the leeward mark from the Run. 13. The Finish. 14. Means of Propulsion. 15. Taking a Penalty. 16. Protesting. 17. Requesting Redress &amp; Appealing. The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2005-2008. Introduction. Basic principle. Part 1. Fundamental Rules. Part 2. When Boats Meet. Part 3. Conduct of a Race. Part 4. Other Requirements When Racing. Part 5. Protests, Redress, Hearings, Misconduct &amp; Appeals. Part 6. Entry and Qualification. Part 7. Race Organization. Appendices. Index.

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wiley

The racing rules bible, completely updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. You don’t have to know all the rules off by heart, but you do need to know your rights and obligations on the water – the rules can be looked up afterwards. This book takes you through the key situations that occur repeatedly on the race course showing, from the point of view of each boat in turn, what you may, must, or cannot do. Color diagrams throughout ensure concepts are easily understood. The book also contains the new Racing Rules of Sailing in full, with all the Appendices. The latest rule changes are highlighted, along with their impact on you as a sailor. The Rules in Practice has been the racing rules bible for over 30 years, written by Bryan Willis who is an acknowledged rules expert.See:

Rules in Practice

Sports & Outdoors

International Marine Publishing

Describes basic racing rules and explains what one can and can't do in specific racing situations

The Rules in Practice/1989-1992 (Sail to Win)

Fernhurst Books

The Rules in Practice, 1993-96

A proper understanding of the racing rules is crucial to success on the water and there is no better guide to the latest rules than Bryan Willis.
Bryan has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America’s Cup and Olympics. He has served on International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years. Who better to explain how to put the rules into practice?
Sailors are taken through a wide range of scenarios with a clear explanation of what rule applies and how it should be interpreted. Colour diagrams make everything crystal clear.
As well as going through the latest rules changes for 2013-2016, Bryan also guides you through the knowledge needed to come out at the front of the fleet at every stage of the race and every mark.
An appendix includes the rules in full, making this an essential reference as well as an invaluable guide.

The Rules in Practice 2013 - 2016

Water Sports

Wiley Nautical

An invaluable on-the-water reference to the essentials of the latest racing rules Its splash-proof is tough enough to withstand a cockpit soaking and its spiral binding means it will stay open on a selected page on a chart table. A colour coded index allows you to instantly find what you are looking for. Clear illustrations ease understanding of the new rules that apply from 2013. Every aspect of the race is covered, from starts to sailing the course, propulsion, room at marks, three boat situations, penalty turns, signals, protests and appeals. A proper understanding of the racing rules is crucial to success on the water and there is no better pocket guide to the latest rules. Bryan Willis has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America’s Cup and Olympics. He has served on the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years.

The Racing Rules Companion 2013 - 2016

At the race start and can't figure out if you have right of way? Whip out this pocket-size guide and flip to the section on starts and you'll be sailing along, penalty free, in no time. The Rules Book is unique in covering sailboat racing rules by situation: the start line, mark roundings, and on to the finish line, with clear diagrams showing which boat is in the right or the wrong. The sailboat racing rules are further differentiated for all levels of competition--club, national, and international championship. This unique method of presentation has proved extremely popular with winning racers--from novice to seasoned salt--over eleven editions. The entire updated 2017 - 2020 racing rules are also included.

The Rules Book: Complete 2017-2020 Rules

Adlard Coles

There's nothing sadder than winning on the water, then losing in the protest room through inexperience. This book de-mystifies the protest procedure, so you can sail with more confidence and stand up for your rights.The Book...Protests & Appeals gives clear and detailed guidance on protesting, defending a protest, requesting redress, reopening hearings, and appealing.No-one likes protests, and the last place to learn is at a major championship. This guide shows you what to expect, details how to conduct yourself fairly but effectively, and gives you the best chance of winning if you are in the right. It should be in the kitbag of every racing sailor.The Series...The Sail to Win books cover every aspect of competitive sailing. Written by world-class sailors and coaches, they are designed to take a competent sailor through the 'club racer' barrier to compete successfully in international fleets.

Protests and Appeals

Catalogs & Directories

The Rules in Practice: 1997 - 2000

Fernhurst Books Ltd.

The racing rules bible, completely updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. You don’t have to know all the rules off by heart, but you do need to know your rights and obligations on the water – the rules can be looked up afterwards. This book takes you through the key situations that occur repeatedly on the race course showing, from the point of view of each boat in turn, what you may, must, or cannot do. Color diagrams throughout ensure concepts are easily understood. The book also contains the new Racing Rules of Sailing in full, with all the Appendices. The latest rule changes are highlighted, along with their impact on you as a sailor. The Rules in Practice has been the racing rules bible for over 30 years, written by Bryan Willis who is an acknowledged rules expert.

The Rules in Practice 2017-2020

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