The Rules in Practice

Bryan Willis (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

160 Seiten

2013
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-118-32678-7 (ISBN)

Infos

A proper understanding of the racing rules is crucial to success on the water and there is no better guide to the latest rules than Bryan Willis. Bryan has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America's Cup and Olympics. He has served on International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years. Who better to explain how to put the rules into practice? Sailors are taken through a wide range of scenarios with a clear explanation of what rule applies and how it should be interpreted. Colour diagrams make everything crystal clear. As well as going through the latest rules changes for 2013-2016, Bryan also guides you through the knowledge needed to come out at the front of the fleet at every stage of the race and every mark. An appendix includes the rules in full, making this an essential reference as well as an invaluable guide.

Autor

Bryan Willis is a leading authority on the rules of yacht and dinghy racing. He has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America's Cup and Olympics. He has served on the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years.

Inhalt

Introduction. The Rule Changes 1. The Basics 2. Before the Preparatory Signal 3. In the Preparatory Period 4. The Start 5. The Gate Start 6. On the Beat 7. Rounding the Windward Mark 8. On the Reach 9. Rounding the Gybe Mark 10. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Reach 11. On the Run 12. Rounding the Leeward Mark from the Run 13. The Leeward Gate 14. The Finish 15. Means of Propulsion 16. Taking a Penalty 17. Protesting 18. Requesting Redress & Appealing The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016 Definitions Basic Principles Part 1 Fundamental Rules Part 2 When Boats Meet Part 3 Conduct of a Race Part 4 Other Requirements When Racing Part 5 Protests, Redress, Hearings Misconduct and Appeals Part 6 Entry and Qualification Part 7 Race Organization Appendices A. Scoring B. Windsurfing Competition Rules C. Match Racing Rules D. Team Racing Rules E. Radio Sailing Racing Rules F. Kiteboard Racing Rules G. Identification on Sails H. Weighing Clothing and Equipment J. Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions K. Notice of Race Guide L. Sailing Instructions Guide M. Recommendations for Protest Committees N. International Juries P. Special Procedures for Rule 42 R. Procedures for Appeals and Requests Protest form Index Race Signals

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.1.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 170 x 210 mm
• Gewicht: 356 g
• Einbandart: Paperback
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport
• Schlagworte: Segeln
• ISBN-10: 1-118-32678-4 / 1118326784
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-32678-7 / 9781118326787
• Zustand: Neuware