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September 12, 2012Too Close to CallThere are clear-cut rules to minimize the potential for contact, but when it comes to close encounters, there’s still “room” for interpretation. "Rules" from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 20, 2012A Satisfaction GuaranteeIf sailors are customers, then race committees should focus on delivering satisfaction while striving for perfection themselves. Jobson Report from our July/August 2012 issue.
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July 24, 2012Are You a Good Sport?What about the rest of us? Sailing is more dependent on sportsmanship than most sports. So how are we doing? Sailing World and Scuttlebutt have constructed a survey to find out.
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May 2, 2012Rules for Offshore RacesThe rules that apply for a long-distance offshore race are strikingly different than those for a short ’round-the buoys affair. "Rules" from our May 2012 issue.
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April 10, 2012What to do with DSQ?Is a blanket disqualification for rules infractions really necessary in our sport? Some officials think we’d be better off with a system of graduated penalties. "Rules" from our April 2012 issue.
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March 9, 2012Nuances of Giving Mark RoomA common scenario illustrates that, as boats approach a leeward mark, multiple rules come into play—even when it may seem as simple as giving room. "Rules" from our March 2012 issue.
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February 3, 2012In the Interest of Fair PlayIn an effort to improve rules compliance, rules experts are proposing changes that make protest resolution easier, swifter, and more equitable. "Rules" from our January/February 2012 issue.
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January 30, 2012Opposite Tacks at a MarkTwo scenarios explore how the rules apply when there are multiple boats on opposite tacks converging on a mark. "Rules" from our May 2011 issue.
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January 30, 2012How the Rules Work at the StartA clean start is a good start, and fortunately there are only a few essential rules that apply when you’re most likely to put them to use. "Rules" from our April 2011 issue.
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January 27, 2012Mark-Room CasesA new ISAF case and US SAILING appeal aim to provide more clarity to mark-rounding situations. "Rules" from our March 2011 issue.
