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A The Basics

A.1 Introduction A 1
A.2 Meaning of Terms A 1

A.1 Introduction

The role of a judge in sailing is to ensure the fairness of the competition. The
role is unique in many ways. First, a judge is required to determine disputes
between competitors. To do this, and to be seen doing it fairly and according to
the rules, a judge must be thoroughly familiar with the Racing Rules of Sailing.

Second, a judge is often called upon to assist in many other critical aspects of
a regatta, such as reviewing the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions,
deciding issues of measurement and rating rule compliance issues, watching
for rule infringements, enforcing propulsion rules on the water, and much more.

Last, and by no means of least importance, a judge is asked to make decisions
concerning the fairness of the competition. To do these things well is a
challenging and sometimes difficult task.

Sailing owes a debt of gratitude to those people who work to acquire the
necessary knowledge and experience to accept this responsibility and to do it
well. Those who make such a commitment make a very large contribution to
our sport.
A.2 Meaning of Terms

Racing Rules of Sailing (the “rules” or “RRS”)
The rules used for racing under the jurisdiction of Word Sailing.

World Sailing Codes and Regulations

The definition of Rule includes the following World Sailing Codes:
Regulation 20 Advertising Code
Regulation 21 Anti-Doping Code
Regulation 37 Betting and Anti-Corruption Code
Regulation 35 Disciplinary Code
Regulation 19 Eligibility Code
Regulation 22 Sailor Classification Code

They are not included in the Racing Rules of Sailing because they can be
changed at any time during the four-year publishing cycle of the rules. Changes
are posted on the World Sailing website at www.sailing.org and through
member national authorities.

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