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Preface

This manual is designed to be a learning tool for judges who are gathering knowledge and
experience with the aim of becoming International Judges. It also should be a reference guide
for exiting International Judges with the aim of contributing to consistency in judging all over the
world.

Since our sport is constantly changing and evolving, a manual such as this must be a living
document that needs to be updated constantly. Contributions to improve it, including new
subjects and to keep it up to date, are always welcome. Updated versions will be posted on the
World Sailing website as changes and additions are made.

Special thanks are due to the many experienced International Judges who contributed to this
manual.

Andres Perez, Chairman
World Sailing International Judges Sub-Committee
2017

Note of usage:
For clarity and brevity, this manual uses the feminine gender in the historical
sense when referring to a boat and the masculine gender when referring to a
person.
However, the members of the judging community have found that a person’s
gender plays no part in determining his or her abilities as a judge.

© World Sailing Judges Manual July 2017