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And it's in the early days when designers and builders start asking questions of the VOR's technical committees. I've found tat the VOR online "noticeboard" is a great place to start lurking, as it's here where "public interpretations" are released to the public (other teams). Essentially, a team submits a question, asking for clarity on one of the measurement rules, and the committee responds publicly. It's also here where you'll find the VO 70 Rule itself, the Notice of Race, and race amendments throughout.