There are a few changes to be aware of in the new version of the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing.

The Racing Rules Officials Committee have created two presentations to help navigate the changes to the new version of the RRS. One directed at sailors while the other visits the changes that affect the Race Management team.

Both have been uploaded to YouTube where they can be used as a tool to run information seminars at local clubs.  Use them as a starting point for discussion or run a virtual information evening.

The changes for Sailors presentation can be found here: https://youtu.be/RnbpBm_xQdE

The changes for Race Management can be found here: https://youtu.be/Gt1Kl5gDYU8

Some interesting links which will give more information about the changes are:

A presentation has been created by Steve Hatch explaining changes in the rule to the definition of starting and finishing, this can be found here: https://youtu.be/00UdJENGLPk

This presentation is referred in both the others and is an important change to be aware of.

World Sailing has put out a study version of the new RRS which can be found here: https://sailing.org/90130.php

The new Racing Rules of Sailing with Australian Sailing Prescriptions ‘Blue Book’ can be downloaded from here:  https://www.sailingresources.org.au/class-assoc/racing-rules/

By Melanie Peasey https://www.sailing.org.au/about/ourstaff/