E1
CHANGES TO THE DEFINITIONS, TERMINOLOGY AND THE RULES OF PARTS 1, 2 AND 7
E1.1: Definitions
Add to the definition Conflict of Interest:
However, an observer does not have a conflict of interest solely by being a competitor.
In the definition Zone the distance is changed to four hull lengths.
Add new definition:
Disabled A boat is disabled while she is unable to continue in the heat.
E1.2: Terminology
The Terminology paragraph of the Introduction is changed so that:
- (a) ‘Boat’ means a sailboat that is subject to the rules, controlled by radio signals and has no crew. However, in the rules of Part 1 and Part 5, rule E6 and the definitions Party and Protest, ‘boat’ includes the competitor controlling her.
- (b) ‘Competitor’ means the person designated to control a boat using radio signals.
- (c) In the racing rules, but not in its appendices, replace the noun ‘race’ with ‘heat’. In Appendix E a race consists of one or more heats and is completed when the last heat in the race is completed.
E1.3: Rules of Parts 1, 2 and 7
- (a) Rule 1.2 is deleted.
- (b) Hails under rules 20.1 and 20.3 shall include the sail number of the hailing boat followed by ‘Room to tack’.
- (c) Rule 22 is changed to: ‘If possible, a boat shall avoid a boat that is disabled.’
- (d) Rule 90.2(c) is changed to:
Changes to the sailing instructions may be communicated orally to all affected competitors before the warning signal of the relevant race or heat. When appropriate, changes shall be confirmed in writing.