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4.2

Each competitor and boat owner agrees, on behalf of their support persons, that such support persons are bound by the rules.

Definitions in Context

Rule
  • (a) The rules in this book, including the Definitions, Race Signals, Introduction, preambles and the rules of relevant appendices, but not the Basic Principles or titles;
  • (b) World Sailing Regulations that have been designated by World Sailing as having the status of a rule and are published on the World Sailing website;
  • (c) the prescriptions of the national authority, unless they are changed by the notice of race or sailing instructions in compliance with the national authority’s prescription, if any, to rule 88.2;
  • (d) the class rules (for a boat racing under a handicap or rating system, the rules of that system are ‘class rules’);
  • (e) the notice of race;
  • (f) the sailing instructions; and
  • (g) any other documents that govern the event.
Support Person

Any person who

  • (a) provides, or may provide, physical or advisory support to a competitor, including any coach, trainer, manager, team staff, medic, paramedic or any other person working with, treating or assisting a competitor in or preparing for the competition, or
  • (b) is the parent or guardian of a competitor.

Rule 4.1

- (a) By participating or intending to participate in an event conducted under the rules, each competitor and boat owner agrees to accept the rules. - (b) A sup...

Rule 4.3

Acceptance of the rules includes agreement - (a) to be governed by the rules; - (b) to accept the penalties imposed and other action taken under the rules, subj...

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