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Appendix E — Radio Sailing Racing Rules

Radio sailing races shall be sailed under The Racing Rules of Sailing as changed by this appendix.

Note: Development Rules for Umpired Radio Sailing is available on the World Sailing website.

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E5.2

Rules for Observers and Umpires

Observers and umpires shall be located in the control area. They shall not use any aid or device that gives them a visual advantage over competitors.

Rule E5.1

- (a) The race committee may appoint observers, who may be competitors. - (b) Observers shall hail the sail numbers of boats that make contact with a mark or an...