Rules Index

Complete index of all racing rules organized by part

Part 1 - Fundamental Rules (Rules 1-5)

Rule 1 - Safety
Rule 2 - Fair Sailing
Rule 3 - Acceptance of the Rules
Rule 4 - Decision to Race
Rule 5 - Banned Substances and Methods

Part 2 - When Boats Meet (Rules 10-24)

Section A - Right of Way

Rule 10 - On Opposite Tacks
Rule 11 - On the Same Tack, Overlapped
Rule 12 - On the Same Tack, Not Overlapped
Rule 13 - While Tacking

Section B - General Limitations

Rule 14 - Avoiding Contact
Rule 15 - Acquiring Right of Way
Rule 16 - Changing Course
Rule 17 - On the Same Tack; Proper Course

Section C - At Marks and Obstructions

Rule 18 - Mark-Room
Rule 19 - Room to Pass an Obstruction
Rule 20 - Room to Tack at an Obstruction

Section D - Other Rules

Rule 21 - Starting Errors; Penalty Turns; Moving Astern
Rule 22 - Backing a Sail
Rule 23 - Capsized, Anchored or Aground; Rescuing
Rule 24 - Interfering with Another Boat

[Continue with Parts 3-7…]