The Rules Page

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SCIRA Rule Book 2005-2008

2008 Rules Changes (effective Jan 1, 2008)

Rules changes since last printing (51k pdf, updated April, 2008)

Junior Age limit

Junior Member: Members who will not be 22 years old in the membership year and who are authorized by the Association to skipper or crew registered Snipe Class sailboats.

Rule 36: Boom

Boom shall be essentially straight and shall not be tapered nor have lightening holes. The boom ends may be cutoff with a maximum angle of 45º. The depth of the boom at either end may be reduced for access to blocks or boltrope. Only one boom may be used.

Measurement at Championships - 3.6

At Championships the measurement committee approves the conformity of boats. Thereafter the boat cannot be modified in a manner in which would require re-measurement.

OCS posted at weather mark - 8.3

Race Committee may display at the first mark, or on the Race Committee boat in case of a general recall, the sail number(s) or bow number(s) of those boats that have infringed the rule.

Masters universal weather limit & drop race

Races shall not be run in sustained winds exceeding 15 knots. Allow a drop race upon completion of 5 races

All official rules interpretations maintained by Antonio Bari, Chief Measurer

Sailing and Regatta Instructions

• Regatta Bid Form (21k pdf)
• Low Point Scoring Table (20k pdf)
• Rules of Conduct for Conducting National and International Championship Regattas (32k pdf)
• SCIRA Regatta Sanctioning Form (149k pdf)
• Sailing Instructions template (125k rtf)
  
• Notice of Race template (18k rtf)
  

Boat/Sail Measurement Rules and Interpretations

• Measurement Data Sheet (278k pdf) (contact the SCIRA Office for hard copies)
• Electronic compass approved for use
• Rules Interpretation Page
  Official Snipe Sailing Rules Interpretation Page
  Hosted by Antonio Bari, Rules Committee

Fleets, Measurers & Builders

• Fleets (36k pdf)
• Measurers (19k pdf)
• Builders (22k pdf)

ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing

• ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing
  At the ISAF Web Site (available as pdf documents).
• US Sailing Rules Page
  Includes the US SAILING Prescriptions to the Racing Rules of Sailing

UK-Halsey Sailmaker's Rules Quiz

Take the Rules Quiz.