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RACING RULES / RACE OFFICIALS

RYA GUIDANCE

MISCONDUCT: A REFERENCE FOR RACE OFFICIALS

Being asked to deal with unacceptable behaviour is one of the most difficult but important
jobs in our sport. It does not happen often but the future of our sport as an inclusive family
activity depends on handling these complaints well and not sidestepping them.

This guide has been written to help you through the process: it cuts no corners and should
answer all your questions. It is intended as a complete reference work for all race officials –
in particular, judges and protest committees. Summary guidance is also available in YR1,
the RYA’s publication of the Racing Rules of Sailing.

There is no substitute for knowing the procedures in the rules and knowing when to act to
confront misconduct, but this guide and the advice in it is a useful starting point.

The guide has been produced and will be maintained by the RYA Racing Rules Committee
and, in particular, by its Fair Sailing Team. Some sections have been taken from documents
developed and approved by the RYA Judging & Umpiring Committee or the ISAF.

Any comments and feedback will be gratefully received.

Jon Napier & Peter Johnson
Fair Sailing Team
RYA Racing Rules Committee

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