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Appendix I: Exclusion of Boats and Competitors under

Rule 76

I Exclusion of boats and competitors under rule 76

I.1 Where misconduct occurs before the start of racing - or if there is genuine
cause prior to an event to believe a competitor will commit misconduct - the
powers of rule 76 can be used to exclude the competitor from the event prior
to it starting.

I.2 The organizing authority or the race committee has the power under rule 76.1
to reject or cancel the entry of a boat or the entry of any competitor. This
power only exists before the start of the first race and a reason must be
provided.

I.3 There are limitations on the use of this power:

I.3.1 it cannot be used on advertising grounds, provided the competitor is
complying with the ISAF Advertising Code;

I.3.2 it cannot be used at a world or continental championships if the stated
quota of boats/competitors has not yet been met without first seeking
the permission of the international class association (or the Offshore
Racing Council) or the ISAF; and

I.3.3 despite not being entered, a boat or competitor is entitled to seek
redress against a decision to exclude through a normal redress
hearing based on rule 62.1(a).

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