ISAF : Racing Rules of Sailing

Racing Rules of Sailing Information

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) govern the sport on the water. They are revised and published every four years by the International Sailing Federation.

Current Edition

The current edition, The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012, came into effect on 1 January 2009. Printed copies can be purchased from the ISAF Secretariat using the Publication Order Form.

Click here to download the current edition of The Racing Rules of Sailing.

Changes In The Latest Edition

Click on the link below to view the 2009-2012 edition of The RRS highlighted to show changes made from the 2005-2008 edition.

Click here to view the 2009-2012 edition of The RRS highlighted to show changes.

From this page you can download the Racing Rules of Sailing as a complete version or in individual sections, view details of Rule 42 interpretations, the ISAF Casebook and Fleet Race Sailing Instructions and Notice of Race Guides.

For more info on the Racing Rules Question and Answer Service click here.

Racing Rules of Sailing

Title	Abstract
The Racing Rules of Sailing	Download the complete Racing Rules of Sailing. Please note that this is a large file and could take some time to download. Smaller sections of the RRS can be downloaded separately.
The Racing Rules of Sailing showing changes	The Racing Rules of Sailing highlighted to show changes made to them between each edition
Supplements to the RRS	Supplements made to the current version of the Racing Rules of Sailing
Rule 42 Interpretations	Rule 42 Interpretations for the 2005 - 2008 Racing Rules of Sailing
ISAF Policy on the Reproduction of the RRS	Read ISAF's policy on the reproduction of the Racing Rules of Sailing and information about Royalty Fees
The Windsurfing Competition Rules	Specialist Edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing for Windsurfing

Additions to The Racing Rules of Sailing

Title	Abstract
Experimental Appendix Q	Experimental Appendix Q to the Racing Rules of Sailing relating to Umpired Fleet Racing Rules. Please note, Addendum Q and Experimental Appendix Q are not the same document
Addendum Q	Addendum Q of The Racing Rules of Sailing - an Addendum to Sailing Instructions for Umpired Fleet Racing. Please note, Addendum Q and Experimental Appendix Q are not the same document

Case Book - Interpretations of Rules of Sailing

Title	Abstract
Case Book	The ISAF Case Book, which details interpretations of the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing

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