Guidance & Policies for Racing Sailors 

Guidelines for racing sailors in particular.

• Advertising. What can the boat or the sailors advertise within the rules of ISAF Regulation 20?
• Youth Racing Anti Bullying Policy.  The RYA's policy for safeguarding children at racing events.
• Appeals & Requests for Confirmation or Correction.  When and how can a sailor appeal a decision by a protest committee?
• Information to Competitors from the Protest Committee. What are the rights of the sailors and how should they behave on the water, when requesting redress, when receiving outside help, etc?
• Information for Observers at Hearings (To be given to all Observers prior to the Hearing by a PC or International Jury).  Observers are often welcome to attend a hearing as an educational process.  Advice on how they must behave is given.
• Boats with Limited Visibility.  Asymmetric classes often have limited visibility whilst racing.  How do the rules apply and what are my obligations?
• Permitting the Use of an Engine.  When do the rules allow me to use the engine (or propulsion)?
• Race Officials Conduct and Competence.  What do I do if I am not happy with the officials? 
• Racing under the IRPCAS Advice for Competitors and sample sailing instructions.
• Competitor Misconduct.  The sailors' perspective and likely outcomes.
• Rules Disputes.  Many events now utilise the RYA Rules Disputes Process incorporating the Advisory Service and Arbitration.  This document explains all.
• Rules Disputes Q&A's (Frequently asked questions and answers). Explains to sailors what they can and cannot do once inside this process. 
• Small Boat Safety Regulations.  ISAF Category 6 Special Regulations for Inshore Races is sometimes required.
• Redress. Guidance on many aspects of requests for redress. 

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