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APPENDIX J: EXCLUSION UNDER RULE
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68 Exclusion of boats or competitors under rule 76
68.1 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.
68.2 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.
68.3 There are limitations on the use of this power:
68.3.1 it cannot be used on advertising grounds, provided the competitor is complying with the
Advertising Code;
68.3.2 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 World Sailing; and
68.3.3 some national authorities have prescribed to the rule and require that the reason for
excluding the competitor or boat must not be unreasonable or discriminatory.
68.4 Despite not being entered, a boat or competitor is entitled under to seek redress against a
decision to exclude and this should be treated as a normal redress hearing based on rule 62.1(a).
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