Laser Sailing Racing Rules

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Laser sailing racing rules.

The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions cases calls and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a better understanding of how the rules are applied. Official documents rules from world sailing. Rules 4 b 4 c and 4 f shall be amended to read as follows 4 b on 4 7 sails all numbers shall be in accordance with the racing rules of sailing and shall be of the following minimum dimensions. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance.

The current edition is the rrs 2017 2020. However at times the rules collide with each other such as in case 146 which. The rrs for 2021 24 will take effect on 1 january 2021. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.

The laser is a highly popular family of small one design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. There have been cases in the past where sailors who have sailed with illegal boats have been banned from sailing a laser. Official documents rules from world sailing. Such a ban can be for life.

World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. If action is also taken under the racing rules the ban can cover racing in any boat. Ilca takes a very strong line with laser sailors who do not sail according to the rules. 2017 2020 world sailing racing rules of sailing in force from 1 january 2017.

The racing rules of sailing rrs governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy to use format. The racing rules of sailing are in their essence simple with six pages providing the bulk of what you must know.