Royal Yachting Association

RYA Handy Guide to the Racing Rules 2025-2028

Author:	Royal Yachting Association
Published:	2024
Format:	Paperback, 18 pages
Size:	147 × 105 mm

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Essential Racing Rules Pocket Guide

Simplified guide to the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 for beginners and intermediate sailors.

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are revised and published every four years by World Sailing, the international authority for the sport.

This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028. It is essential reading if you are new to racing and covers the following key areas:

Principles
Keep Clear and Giving Room
When Boats Meet
Turns Penalties
Propulsion
Protesting and Requesting Redress
The Race Committee

For simplicity, this guide does not cover all of the rules and exceptions; sailors are strongly recommended to study the Racing Rules of Sailing (code RRS25) in addition to this publication.

Note: This title is unaffected by the key changes made by World Sailing to the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.