HISF Simplified Racing Rules for JAM Racing

Basic Rules

1. You must comply with the principles of good sportsmanship.

2. You must try not to collide with another boat.

Rules when boats meet

3. When you and the other boat are on opposite tacks,
if you are on port tack you must avoid the boat on starboard tack.

4. When you and the other boat are on the same tack, you must avoid the other boat

(a) if she is in front of you, or

(b) if she is on your leeward side.

5. After starting, when you and the other boat approach a mark
(or an object that both boats need to avoid) on the same tack,
and the other boat is between you and the mark (or other object),
you must give her sufficient space to pass it safely on the same side.
However, when boats are on opposite tacks at a windward mark, this rule does not apply. (Rule 3 applies)

6. When the other boat is required to avoid you and you change course,
you must give the other boat adequate opportunity to avoid you.

Other Rules

7. At the starting signal you must be behind the starting line.

8. After the starting signal, you must sail the course described by the race organizers.

9. You must not touch a mark of the course.

10. If you think you or another boat has broken a rule, you must describe the incident to the RC after the race.
The RC may then add points to the score of any boat that has broken a rule.
If the offense is serious, the advisor may add extra points to the boat’s score.