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World Sailing Equipment Rules of Sailing pdf
This document sets out rules for use of equipment, definitions of equipment, measurement points and measurements for use in class rules and other rules and regulations, rules governing certification control and equipment inspection.
World Sailing Class Rules - Classes and Equipment
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World Sailing Addendum to Guidance for Event Organisers of Offshore Races
Event Safety Resource Pack 2023
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The ‘protest form’ is now known as a ‘hearing request form’ as a protest is only one of the various forms of hearing that may be requested.
Appeal to Irish Sailing of Protest Committee Decision Form (word download)
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2025 World Sailing Hearing Request form
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