- Competitors should become familiar with and adopt the principles and practices of the RYA Racing Charter, which seeks to promote fair and enjoyable racing for all. (Printed at start of RYA Racing rules booklet.)
(www.rya.org.uk/racing/charter)
- The races will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, RYA prescriptions and any local amendments.
- A motorboat is to be detailed to be in attendance during club racing unless the race Officer decides otherwise.
- All occupants of dinghies must wear an approved buoyancy aid at all times (Alteration only at Sailing Captain's discretion) (This aIters Rule 40.1)
- Racing will be Average lap racing where possible.
- Protests must be lodged within 20 minutes of the last boat coming ashore.
- Boats may use paddles or other means of propulsion to clear the Harbour entrance (an imaginary line between the pier and the seaward side of Goscar Rock) even after the 4-minute signal.
- In conditions when engines are needed because of imminent danger of collision Rule 42 must apply. However the penalty can vary from "No penalty to Disqualification" A protest committee Can decide the penalty for individual boats each one on its merits in relation to any advantage gained.
- For a series of 3 races, 2 races sailed and completed to count. 1 discard if 3 races sailed. Points will only be awarded to the same helm/boat combination.
- For longer series points will be awarded to the helm, not the boat.
- Where a trophy is not competed for on the advertised date it shall automatically be sailed for on the next race, which does not have an allocated trophy
- Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party insurance with a minimum cover of £1,000,000 per event.
- Every dinghy must have adequate buoyancy.
- Unless stated otherwise there is an overall time limit of 2 hours or 1 hour after the first boat finishes, whichever is the earlier. (This changes Rule 35.)
- The Committee may make amendments or additions to these rules at any time These must be displayed in the clubhouse for at least 7 days before taking effect.
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