1. 2017-2020
  2. Fleet
  3. Rx: None

Q&A 2019-017
Rule 50.3; Use of Outriggers
Use of poles set to leeward to act as struts for the sheeting of headsails.
Q&A 2019-018
Section B, Part 5.
 Where the sailing instructions specify an arbitration procedure, it is in effect a hearing, therefore Section B of Part 5, Hearings and Decisions, applies.
Q&A 2019-019
Rule 44.2; One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
The Basic Principles require boats to take a penalty when they break a rule. After delaying taking the One-Turn Penalty and therefore failing to comply with the requirements of rule 44.2, the only option available is to retire.
Q&A 2020-001
Rule 14; Avoiding Contact
Rule 16.1; Changing Course
Rule 23;Capsized Anchored or Aground; Rescuing
Out of Control boats, Capsized boats and rules 16.1 and 14
Q&A 2020-002
Rule  89.1; Organizing Authority
Regulations 19.20(d), (f); ‘Prohibited Event’
Onus to investigate OA compliance with rule 89.1 and ramifications of participating in a "Prohibited Event"
Q&A 2020-003
Rule  60.3 ; Right to Protest; Right to Request Redress or Rule 69 Action
Rule 61.1(c); Informing the Protestee
Definition  Party 
Exonerating and penalizing a boat involved in an incident which is not a party to the hearing.
Q&A 2020-004
Rule  62; Redress
Case  116
Determining an appropriate redress when the score includes both qualifier and final series
Q&A 2020-005
Rule 62.1(b); Redress
Consideration of Redress under 62.1(b) when the specific type of damage is not uncommon in a class and anticipated in the class rules.
Q&A 2020-006
Rule 63.1; Requirement for a Hearing
When the race office is not available anymore, delivering the protest to the organizing authority meets the requirements of rule 63.1.
Q&A 2020-007
Rule 75.1; Entering a Race
World Sailing Regulation 19; Eligibility
In sailing events that do require World Sailing Eligibility, a competitor from a country which does not have a member national authority may only compete if the Board has waived the requirements listed in regulations 19.4(a) and 19.4(b).
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