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Racing Rules of Sailing
An editors' note explains that the 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing went into effect January 1, 2005. The article provides a comprehensive overview of significant rule changes from the 2001-2004 edition, covering adjustments to meeting boats, contact penalties, course changes, mark rounding, penalties, protests, scoring, and equipment requirements. Notable changes include new clarifications for boat interactions, two-turn penalties replacing 720-degree turns, and mandatory availability of notice of race and sailing instructions.
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