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Section C — Match Racing Rules

Match races shall be sailed under The Racing Rules of Sailing as changed by this appendix. Matches shall be umpired unless the notice of race or sailing instructions state otherwise.

Note: A Standard Notice of Race, Standard Sailing Instructions, and Match Racing Rules for Visually Impaired Sailors are available on the World Sailing website.

C8.4

If the umpires or protest committee members decide that a boat may have broken a rule other than those listed in rules C6.1(a) and C6.2, they shall so inform the protest committee for its action under rule 60.1 and rule C6.6 when appropriate.

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.

Rule C8.3

When the umpires decide that a boat has - (a) gained an advantage by breaking a rule after allowing for a penalty, - (b) deliberately broken a rule , or - (c) c...

Rule C8.5

When, after one boat has started , the umpires are satisfied that the other boat will not start , they may signal under rule C5.4 , identifying the boat that ha...

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