ISAF Issues Rule 42 Interpretations
ISAF has today issued a number of racing rule 42 interpretations that will clarify the rule and make it easier for the judges to enforce rule 42 with consistency around the world. You will find attached a copy of the RRS 42 Interpretations as a .PDF file.
The interpretations will come into force on 26 April 2003, but any event may adopt the interpretations before then, provided the judges brief the competitors.
This is a major initiative by ISAF to ensure a level, fair playing field for all competitors in the sport of sailing
For some time ISAF has been very concerned about the varied interpretations and enforcement of racing rule 42 (Propulsion). There were a number of submissions to the 2002 ISAF Annual Conference to address various aspects of the rule; the rule itself, class rules, sailing instructions and judges. At the Conference in Cyprus, ISAF Council appointed a working party with representation from the classes, officials and rules committees to identify a way forward.
These interpretations have been finalised following an ISAF International Judges Conference held in Southampton on 21 - 23 March 2003 and are approved by the ISAF Racing Rules Committee.
With best regards,
Emily Moorman
Race Officials Co-ordinator
