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Part appendices

Section N — International Juries

See rules 70.3(a) and 91(b). This appendix shall not be changed by the notice of race, sailing instructions or national prescriptions.

N2

RESPONSIBILITIES

N2.1:

An international jury is responsible for hearing and deciding all protests, requests for redress and other matters arising under the rules of Part 5. When asked by the organizing authority, the race committee or the technical committee, it shall advise and assist them on any matter directly affecting the fairness of the competition.

N2.2:

Unless the organizing authority directs otherwise, the jury shall decide

  • (a) questions of eligibility, measurement or rating certificates; and
  • (b) whether to authorize the substitution of competitors, boats or equipment when a rule requires such a decision.

N2.3:

The jury shall also decide matters referred to it by the organizing authority, the race committee or the technical committee.

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 N1

An international jury shall be composed of experienced sailors with excellent knowledge of the racing rules and extensive protest committee experience. It shall...

Rule N3

Members shall not be regarded as having a significant conflict of interest (see rule 63.3 ) by reason of their nationality, club membership or similar. When oth...

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