It is not recommended to include legislation, protocols or guidance from external authorities in an event’s rules, as breaches of such legislation are outside the jurisdiction of event officials and are subject to changes at short notice.

The word 'Improper' in the rule modifies the word 'Omission.'

Interpretation of ‘shall not cause’ in rule 18.3.

While a boat is sailing in or near the racing area and intends to race, the race committee vessel is not sailing under the Racing Rules of Sailing, therefore, according to the Part 2 preamble, the boat shall comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS)

A boat is fetching the mark if she is able to pass to windward of the mark and leave it on the required side without changing tack.

Rule J2.1(4) requires the race committee to identify all rounding marks in relation to the definition Sail the Course.

 Clarification regarding hearsay evidence

 Meaning of ‘hull’ in the Racing Rules of Sailing 

Exclusion of a boat

Alternative penalty for a boat that was OCS