2000 SUPPLEMENT to the RACING RULES OF SAILING for 1997-2000

NOTE: This supplement also contains rule changes published in May 1999, December 1998 and December 1997.

The following changes to the racing rules take effect on 1 January 2000. They were approved by the ISAF Council in November 1999.

Rule 16 - Renumber rule 16 to 16.1 and insert new rule 16.2:
16.2 In addition, when after the starting signal a port-tack boat is keeping clear of a starboard-tack boat, the starboard-tack boat shall not change course if as a result the port-tack boat would immediately need to change course to keep clear.

Rule 18.2(b) - Replace rule 18.2(b) with:
(b) If a boat is clear ahead when she reaches the two-length zone, the boat then clear astern shall thereafter keep clear. Rules 10, 11 and 18.2(a) do not apply, and after the starting signal rule 16 applies only if the right-of-way boat changes course away from the mark or obstruction. If the right-of-way boat passes head to wind, rule 13 applies and this rule no longer does.

Rule 87.2 - Replace rule 87.2 with:
87.2 Notice of Race; Appointment of Race Officials The organizing authority shall publish a notice of race that conforms to rule M1, appoint a race committee and, when appropriate, appoint a jury. However, the race committee, an international jury and umpires may be appointed by the ISAF as provided by the ISAF regulations.

Rule 89(c) - Replace rule 89(c) with:
(c) an international jury meeting the requirements of Appendix Q. A national authority may prescribe that its approval is required for the appointment of international juries for events within its jurisdiction, except ISAF events or when international juries are appointed by the ISAF under rule 87.2.

Rule C2.2 - Replace rule C2.2 with:
C2.2 Rules 16.2 and 17.2 are deleted.

Rule D1.1(a) - Delete rule D1.1(a).

Rule Q1.1 - Replace rule Q1.1 with:
Q1.1 An international jury shall be composed of experienced sailors with excellent knowledge of the racing rules and extensive protest committee experience. It shall be independent of and have no members from the race committee, and be appointed by the organizing authority, subject to approval by the national authority if required (see rule 89(c)), or by the ISAF under rule 87.2.

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