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Section A — Scoring

See rule 90.3.

A3

Starting Times and Finishing Places

The time of a boat’s starting signal shall be her starting time, and the order in which boats finish a race shall determine their finishing places. However, when a handicap or rating system is used a boat’s corrected time shall determine her finishing place.

Definitions in Context

Boat

A sailboat and the crew on board, that are subject to the rules.

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.

Finish

A boat finishes when, after her starting signal, any part of her hull crosses the finishing line from the course side. However, she has not finished if after crossing the finishing line she (a) takes a penalty under rule 44.2, (b) corrects an error in sailing the course made at the line, or (c) continues to sail the course. After finishing she need not cross the finishing line completely. The sailing instructions may change the direction in which boats are required to cross the finishing line to finish.

Start

A boat starts when, her hull having been entirely on the pre-start side of the starting line at or after her starting signal, and having complied with rule 30.1 if it applies, any part of her hull crosses the starting line from the pre-start side to the course side.

Rule A1

The number of races scheduled and the number required to be scored to constitute a series shall be stated in the notice of race or sailing instructions; see rul...

Rule A4

*This Low Point System will apply unless the notice of race or sailing instructions specify another system; see rule 90.3(a) .* Each boat finishing and not ther...

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