The Appeals Committee considers and decides appeals; answers questions from US SAILING member organizations regarding interpretations of the racing rules; when requested, reviews decisions of Association Appeals Committees; publishes selected decisions of the Appeals Committee; recommends changes in the racing rules to the Racing Rules Committee; and submits US SAILING appeals for adoption by ISAF as Cases.

Appeals Committee

The rules about appeals are in The Racing Rules of Sailing, Part 5, Section D, rules 70 and 71, and in Appendix F, a US SAILING prescription. Rule F1 explains where to file an appeal or request. All appeals are now filed with US SAILING. Those that are to be considered by an Association Appeals Committee are forwarded by US SAILING to the appropriate organization. Rule F2 explains how to appeal or make a request.

Ombudsman for Filing a Grievance or Appealing a Rule 69 Decision

Do you have questions about the process for filing a grievance under Regulation 15 or an appeal of a rule 69 decision?  An ombudsman is now available to help racing sailors understand what procedures to follow when filing a grievance or an appeal of a rule 69 decision.  The ombudsman is Bob Lane.  Anyone who has questions about the filing processes may contact Bob Lane by email rlane@hmallc.com.

This position was created by the US SAILING Executive Committee to provide sailors with quick answers to their questions and to help them avoid the pitfalls associated with these processes. 

 Rule 82 :Indemnification or Hold Harmless Agreements; Additional Information

FAQ Sheet for Race Officials' Insurance Program

The Appeals Book for 2009-2012

• To read The Appeals Book for 2009-2012 online, click the link below (members only).
  The US SAILING Appeals Book
  (Posted June 20, 2009)
   

• To read the ISAF Case Book online, click the link below.
  The ISAF Case Book (2009-2012)
   

•  Hard copies of The Appeals Book for 2009-2012, which includes the ISAF Cases, are available at the US SAILING Store. Click here for Store.
  US SAILING Store.
   

• Dave Perry Letter of Introduction
  
  
  Note: Requires at least Adobe Version 8 for best viewing. Download free Adobe Reader here:
   

 For June 20, 2009, updates to The Appeals Book, click here.

  Rules

• Racing Rules of Sailing
• US SAILING Prescriptions
• US SAILING Protest Form
  (Note: Form Updated June 15, 2008)