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information and technical help.

A good knowledge of International Regulations to Prevent the Collision At
Sea (IRPCAS), and the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) is
also needed.

P.1.2 Organisation

A meeting of the full PC prior to the start and finish of the race is
recommended. During the race, issues may be resolved remotely, by email,
conference call, or other means. All judges must be available for contact
throughout the race.

For continuity in a race that has various legs, it is preferable to keep at least
the chairman and one other member of the PC throughout the entire race.
After a leg of the race, local judges may take part in the PC, provided that all
the required skills required are maintained.

P.1.3 Initial meeting

An initial meeting of the full PC is advisable, to organise the communications
methods and response within the PC. All members should be familiar with
the use of the chosen technology. The aim is to define a policy to reduce
misunderstanding, and to ensure confidentiality when discussing
discretionary penalties or redress.
PC members are advised to be familiar with section H 8 of this Manual for
media contact. Otherwise, at least, a full pre-race briefing with the Organising
Authority, race management, Race Committee and, Technical Committee is
necessary, to define and understand the roles and responsibilities of each
committee.

PC members must handle information relating to emergencies, serious
accidents or any dangers relating to competitors sensitively. The
confidentiality of the information must be safeguarded. The chapter on Crisis
Management in the World Sailing Manual for Race Officials, and Appendix E
of OSR both provide guidance.

The PC may, in the interest of transparency, publish its Discretionary Penalty
policy in advance

P.2 Responsibilities

P.2.1. As stated in RRS Appendix N1, “the international jury is responsible
for hearing and deciding all protests, requests for redress, and all other
matters arising under the rules of Part 5. When asked by the
organising authority or the race committee, it shall assist them on any