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Section A — Scoring

See rule 90.3.

A4

Scoring System

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 thereafter retiring, being penalized or given redress shall be scored points as follows:

Finishing placePoints
First1
Second2
Third3
Fourth4
Fifth5
Sixth6
Seventh7
Each place thereafterAdd 1 point

Definitions in Context

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.

Rule A3

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, whe...

Rule A7

If boats are tied at the finishing line or if a handicap or rating system is used and boats have equal corrected times, the points for the place for which the b...

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