Top 5 Rule 42 Mistakes - and how to avoid them
National Judge & Umpire, Jack Fenwick of the RYA, takes a close look at the 5 most common mistakes and what is and isn't permitted when it comes to RRS42 (propulsion) in this 3 minute summary;
RYA VIDEO; https://youtu.be/ixxuoTn8hew
1) Sculling - Below close hauled
2) Trigger Pull - Without turning
3) Body Pumping - After the start
4) Rocking - Without turning
5) Pumping - Going Downwind
Thanks to the Royal Yachting Association for this excellent production. I am sure it will help sailors' understanding of the written rules on propulsion. The footage stars Iona in her RS Aero 5 on a sunny day at Lymington Town Sailing Club.
The Racing Rules of Sailing and the Interpretations of RRS42 can be found via here; https://www.sailing.org/documents/racingrules/documents.php
Order your new 2021-24 copy of the Racing Rules of Sailing here; https://www.rya.org.uk/go/racingbooks
