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The ISAF President, Paul Henderson, has recommended the
following highly simplified racing rules for club competition.
Ten Racing Rule Commandments from ISAF's President
- Port keeps clear of starboard
- Windward keeps clear of leeward
- The boat astern keeps clear of the boat ahead
- A boat Tacking or Jibing keeps clear of one that is not
- Avoid collisions. Racing Rules are defensive to prevent collisions not
offensive racing tactics
- If you gain right of way or change course, give the other boat time to
keep clear
- The inside boat(s) at two boat lengths from the mark is entitled to room
to round the mark
- A boat that is backing up or not racing keeps clear
- If you have violated a rule, take a penalty
- It is better to give way than to spend hours in a protest room.
I like them very much, but feel that one or two don't quite hit the spot for
our radio sailing. With complete disregard for the fact that I almost
certainly know but a fraction of what Paul knows, here are 10 that I think are
closer to home.
Ten Racing Rules for Radio Sailing
| 1 |
Port keeps clear of starboard |
| 2 |
Windward keeps clear of leeward |
| 3 |
Astern keeps clear of a boat ahead |
| 4 |
Keep clear while tacking or gybing |
| 5 |
When you gain right of way, or when you change
course, give other boats time to keep clear |
| 6 |
Give room to (all) the inside boat(s) to round
the mark |
| 7 |
Give room to a boat avoiding an obstruction |
| 8 |
Do not barge in at the start |
| 9 |
If you have violated a rule, take a
penalty; and don't wait to be called |
| 10 |
It is better to give way and avoid a collision,
or take a penalty, than to protest |
Of course, if you'd prefer a more complete set of basic rules, without going
the whole nine yards, here is a suggestion for a guide.
2005-12-18 |
