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Part 5 — When Boats Meet

Section B — General Limitations

65

LEGAL LIABILITY AND COSTS

65.1:

Questions of legal liability arising from a breach of a rule, including any claims for monetary damages, shall be governed by prescriptions, if any, of the national authority.

65.2:

Any measurement costs arising from a protest involving a class rule shall be paid by the unsuccessful party unless the protest committee decides otherwise.

Definitions in Context

Rule

The complete written rules contained in this document, which includes all racing rules including those established by the International Sailing Federation and other governing authorities.

National Authority

A national authority is the organization recognized as such by the International Sailing Federation in each country and associated territories, or an organization recognized by that authority.

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