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85.2

A change to one of the following types of rules may be made only as shown below. Type of rule: Racing rule - Change only if permitted by Rule 86. Rule in a World Sailing code - Change only if permitted by A rule in the code. National authority prescription - Change only if permitted by Rule 88.2. Class rule - Change only if permitted by Rule 87. Rule in the notice of race - Change only if permitted by Rule 89.2(b). Rule in the sailing instructions - Change only if permitted by Rule 90.2(c). Rule in any other document governing the event - Change only if permitted by A rule in the document itself.

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.

Race

A race is a sailing competition that is held under these rules and is conducted by a host organization according to the sailing instructions.

Racing

Racing is the period from the preparatory signal until a boat finishes or retires, or the race committee signals the start or abandonment of the race.

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.

Rule 85.1

A change to a rule shall refer specifically to the rule and state the change. A change to a rule includes an addition to it or deletion of all or part of it.

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