ISAF Special Regulations Governing Offshore and
Oceanic Equipment and Preparation, 
Including US SAILING Prescriptions

US Edition 2004-2005

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SPECIAL REGULATIONS - APPENDIX H   
January 2004 - December 2005

It is normal for Race Organizers to change and modify the regulations to suit the local race conditions.  Race Organizers may copy and print these regulations for distribution in their race documents, only if they provide any changes or modifications to these regulations to the Chair of the Safety at Sea Committee for feedback to develop future changes to the regulations.

ISAF Code for the Organisation of Oceanic Races

The following Code was approved by the Council of the International Sailing Federation in November 1999.

1. Organisers of oceanic races should consult with the SAR (Search and Rescue) authorities through whose areas a race is proposed to pass.

2. All yachts shall be equipped to standards which at least comply with the relevant level of Special Regulations as adopted by ISAF, class rules notwithstanding.

3. In accordance with Special Regulations, an adequate number of competitors on each yacht shall have survival training.

4. Races shall be conducted in compliance with the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and the COLREGS whenever it is appropriate for these rules and regulations to be applied.

An Oceanic Race is defined as any offshore race over 800 miles.