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BREACH BAND

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES, RULE 40
Failure to comply with requirements when racing is postponed due to lack of
wind and with a support boat in attendance 0
Failure to comply with requirements while racing 4
OUTSIDE HELP, RULE 41
Help given to assist with safety (or in compliance with rule 1) 0
Help not permitted by rule 41 but with no advantage gained 2
Significant advantage or tactical information given 4
TRASH DISPOSAL, RULE 55
If due to safety reasons 0
Such as the remains of a sandwich 2
Such as a glass bottle 4
IDENTIFICATION ON SAILS, RULE 77
Incorrect placement 1
Failure to display/unreadable characters, incorrect numbers/country code 2
CLASS RULES, RULE 78, AND OTHER REGULATIONS
Sail set outside bands 3
Modification of manufacturer supplied and controlled equipment 3
Prohibited fairing or refinishing of hull/foil surfaces 4
Safety equipment missing or inadequate 4
Use of prohibited GPS or other electronics 4
Use of uncertified equipment 4
Missing or misplaced correctors 4
Equipment outside measurement tolerances (excluding wear and tear)
- No possible effect on boat speed 1
- Possible but not significant effect on performance 2
- Significant effect on performance 4
ADVERTISING, RULE 80
Applied but fails to stay in place 0
Incorrect placement 1
Failure to wear bibs, display crew names, etc 1
RADIO COMMUNICATION
Having a prohibited communications device on board, but ensuring not used 3
Using a prohibited communications device 4
REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR EQUIPMENT
Failure to make prompt request for replacement where required 1
Failure to comply with requirements for replacement 3
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CODE OF CONDUCT (NOT RULE 69)
Failure to comply with a reasonable request by an official 3
Failure to handle supplied equipment in an appropriate manner 3

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For guidance on rule 69 (and rule 2) penalties, see World Sailing’s ‘Misconduct Guidance’ at
www.sailing.org/racingrules/documents and the RYA’s ‘Misconduct’ on (yellow) pages 198-199 of the
RYA version of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020

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