Unless included in notice of race, the sailing instructions shall include those of the following that will apply:
(1) whether Appendix
P will apply;
(2) when appropriate, at an event where entries from other countries are expected, a copy in English of the national prescriptions that will apply;
(3) procedure for changing the sailing instructions;
(4) procedure for giving oral changes to the sailing instructions on the water (see rule
90.2(c));
(5) safety requirements, such as requirements and signals for personal flotation devices, check-in at the starting area, and check-out and check-in ashore;
(6) signals to be made ashore and location of signal station(s);
(7) restrictions controlling changes to boats when supplied by the organizing authority;
(8) when and under what circumstances propulsion is permitted under rule
42.3(i);
(9) restrictions on use of
support person vessels, plastic pools, radios, etc.; on trash disposal; on hauling out; and on outside assistance provided to a boat that is not
racing;
(10) the racing area (a chart is recommended);
(11) location of the starting area and any restrictions on entering it;
(12) any special procedures or signals for individual or general recall;
(13) approximate course length and approximate length of windward legs;
(14) any special procedures or signals for changing a leg of the course (see rule
33);
(15) description of any object, area or line designated by a
rule to be an
obstruction (see the definition
Obstruction ), and any restriction on entering such area or crossing such a line;
(16) boats identifying
mark locations;
(17) any special procedures for shortening the course or for
finishing a shortened course;
(18) the time limit, if any, for boats other then the first boat to
finish and any time limits or target times that apply while boats are
racing;
(19) declaration requirements;
(20) time allowances;
(21) time limits, place of hearings, and special procedures for
protests, requests for redress or requests for reopening;
(22) the national authority’s approval of the appointment of an international jury, when required under rule
91(b);
(23) the time limit for requesting a hearing under rule
N1.4(b), if not 30 minutes;
(24) when required by rule
70.4, the national authority to which appeals and requests may be sent;
(25) substitution of competitors;
(26) the minimum number of boats appearing in the starting area required for a race to be started;
(28) tides and currents;
(29) other commitments of the race committee and obligations of boats.