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matter directly affecting the fairness of the competition”.

This last sentence is of major importance. The race management, the race
committee, the technical committee and the protest committee should work
as a team, each committee having its own responsibility, and collecting useful
information from each other.

A good working relationship among all race officials is essential, especially if
they are to work together for an extended period of time. At the same time, it
is equally essential that the International Jury maintains its independence and
impartiality.

P.2.2. Confidentiality

Pre-race protests on measurement and safety equipment or class
requirements must be handled sensitively. Sensitive information about
equipment or the race may be involved, and might draw attention from the
media. Judges must take extra care to safeguard this information.

P.2.3. Deciding any matters referred by the OA (RRS Appendix
N2.3)

• before the race:
• checking the Sailing Instructions for consistency with NoR and
class rules, relevance of any national prescriptions, and changes to
racing rules
• consultation on race management’s intention, keeping in mind
RRS 85, 86, 87, and 88.
• establishing and publishing any discretionary
penalties, or how navigational penalties may be
calculated
• during the race:
• extensive consultation may be required at various stages of the
race, for safety reasons such as relocating ice gates, or to extend
the race, or to shorten it.
• giving advice in relation to the RRS as consultants to the OA, Race
Management, or the RC.
• after the race:
• if applicable, financial penalties, misconduct, etc.

P.2.4. Specific rule changes in SIs

The SIs may make various changes to the racing rules. This list, while not
exhaustive, shows many of the issues that typically are addressed in the SIs:

P.2.4.a) Examples related to Protest Procedures and Decisions of the