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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.

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C3.3

Finishing Line Signals

The race signal Blue flag or shape shall not be used.

Rule C3.2

- (a) Rule 29.1 is changed to: - (1) When at a boat’s starting signal any part of her hull is on the course side of the starting line or one of its extensions,...