J2.2
Unless included in the notice of race, the sailing instructions shall include those of the following that will apply:
- (1) whether Appendix P will apply;
- (2) when appropriate, at an event where entries from other countries are expected, a copy in English of the national prescriptions that will apply;
- (3) procedure for changing the sailing instructions;
- (4) procedure for giving oral changes to the sailing instructions on the water (see rule 90.2(c));
- (5) safety requirements, such as requirements and signals for personal flotation devices, check-in at the starting area, and check-out and check-in ashore;
- (6) signals to be made ashore and location of signal station(s);
- (7) restrictions controlling changes to boats when supplied by the organizing authority;
- (8) when and under what circumstances propulsion is permitted under rule 42.3(i);
- (9) restrictions on use of support person vessels, plastic pools, radios, etc.; on trash disposal; on hauling out; and on outside assistance provided to a boat that is not racing;
- (10) the racing area (a chart is recommended);
- (11) location of the starting area and any restrictions on entering it;
- (12) any special procedures or signals for individual or general recall;
- (13) approximate course length and approximate length of windward legs;
- (14) any special procedures or signals for changing a leg of the course (see rule 33);
- (15) description of any object, area or line designated by a rule to be an obstruction (see the definition Obstruction), and any restriction on entering such an area or crossing such a line;
- (16) boats identifying mark locations;
- (17) any special procedures for shortening the course or for finishing a shortened course;
- (18) the time limit, if any, for boats other than the first boat to finish and any other time limits or target times that apply while boats are racing;
- (19) declaration requirements;
- (20) time allowances;
- (21) time limits, place of hearings, and special procedures for protests, requests for redress or requests for reopening;
- (22) the national authority’s approval of the appointment of an international jury, when required under rule 91(b);
- (23) the time limit for requesting a hearing under rule N1.4(b), if not 30 minutes;
- (24) when required by rule 70.4, the national authority to which appeals and requests are required to be sent;
- (25) substitution of competitors;
- (26) the minimum number of boats appearing in the starting area required for a race to be started;
- (27) when and where races postponed or abandoned for the day will be sailed;
- (28) tides and currents;
- (29) other commitments of the race committee and obligations of boats.