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Appendix F — Kiteboarding Racing Rules

Kiteboarding course races shall be sailed under The Racing Rules of Sailing as changed by this appendix. The term ‘boat’ elsewhere in the rules means ‘kiteboard’ or ‘boat’ as appropriate.

Note: Links to kiteboard rules for some other formats or competitions can be found on the World Sailing website.

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F2-17

ON THE SAME TACK; PROPER COURSE

Rule 17 is deleted.

Rule F2-16

Rule 16 is changed to: 16.1 When a right-of-way kiteboard changes course or the position of her kite, she shall give the other kiteboard room to continue keepin...

Rule F2-18

Rule 18 is changed to: **18.1 When Rule 18 Applies** Rule 18 applies between kiteboards when they are required to leave a mark on the same side and at least one...