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Appendix C — Match Racing Rules

Match races shall be sailed under The Racing Rules of Sailing as changed by this appendix. Matches shall be umpired unless the notice of race or sailing instructions state otherwise.

Note: A Standard Notice of Race, Standard Sailing Instructions, and Match Racing Rules for Visually Impaired Sailors are available on the World Sailing website.

C2.8

Rule 17 is deleted.

Rule C2.7

Rule 16.2 is changed to: 16.2 In addition, when boats on opposite tacks are sailing to a mark that is to windward of them, the starboard-tack boat shall not bea...

Rule C2.9

Rule 18 is changed to: **18 MARK-ROOM ** **18.1 When Rule 18 Applies** Rule 18 applies between boats when they are required to leave a mark on the same side and...