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O Sailor Classification – World Sailing Regulation 22

O.1 Introduction O 1
O.2 Notice of Race/Sailing Instructions O 2
O.3 Spot Checks O 2
O.4 Protests O 3
O.5 Protests about Crew Limitations O 4
O.6 Changes by the Commission O 4
O.7 Other Complaints or Information Received O 4

O.1 Introduction

Under World Sailing Regulation 22, the World Sailing Sailor Classification Code
provides an international system for the classification of sailors as amateurs or
professionals. Classification is based on one or both of financial involvement in
boat racing, whether direct or indirect, and the use in the sailor’s work of
knowledge or skill capable of performing the performance of a boat in a race.
The Code classifies competitors into two Groups: Group 1 sailors take part in
racing only as a pastime, while Group 3 sailors have been paid for work or
services in sailing.

The Sailor Classification Code is not to be confused with the Para World Sailing
Functional Classification System for sailors with disabilities for Para World
Sailing Events.

Events and classes are not under an obligation to use a classification system.
But should they do so, the World Sailing Code is the only system that shall be
used.

If you are appointed to the protest committee of an event where classification
limitations apply, you should familiarize yourself with the requirements of
classification. A good place to start is the Guidance Notes for Officials which
can be found on the World Sailing website under:
http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/ISAFSailorClassificationGuidanceNote
sfor1April2010-[13764].pdf

The World Sailing Sailor Classification Commission administers the system of
classification on behalf of World Sailing. The Commission has a number of
responsibilities, ranging from:
• deciding competitors’ applications for classification;
• hearing appeals;
• liaising with classes and events; and
• providing guidance on the application of the Classification Code.

At some events where the Code is being used, arrangements are made for a
Commission Member to be available in person or on the telephone.