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Publications and Manuals

All the ISAF Publications and Manuals are listed below, including the Racing Rules of Sailing, the Equipment Rules of Sailing, Case and Call Books, RRS 42 Interpretations Race Management Manuals and more.

The documents are all in pdf and are available to read online or download. Alternatively, complete the Publication Order Form and return it to the ISAF Secretariat.

Some of the pages and publications in this area are in PDF (Portable Document Format) only. To read this format you need to install Acrobat Reader (.PDF file reader) which is available for free download.

   
Publication Order FormClick here to order ISAF Publications or Manuals. 
 
ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 - 2008The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for 2005 - 2008 came into effect on 1 January 2005. 
 
ISAF Equipment Rules of SailingThe current issue of the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, comments by the ERS working party and the ERS 2001-2004. 
 
Rule 42 VideoThe ISAF Rule 42 Video is a valuable educational tool for judges, sailors and coaches alike. A new version will be available in due course for the new Rules. 
 
ISAF Case Book Download the Case Book for 2005-2008 and the Case Book for 2001-2004 and the 2002 Supplement to the Case Book for 2001-2004. 
 
ISAF Call Book for Match RacingThe Call Book for Match Racing and Supplements.
The purpose of these publications is to define, for umpires and competitors, how incidents will be called in match racing.  
 
Team Racing PublicationsClick here for updates to Team Racing Publications including the Team Racing Call Book 2001-2004  
 
ISAF Judges Manual Edition 26 October 2006Download the complete International Judges Manual Edition 10 May 2006 (26 October 2006)
This manual is designed primarily for IJs serving on International Juries. The advice and procedures it contains generally relate to major regattas and championships.
It will also be used as the textbook for ISAF Judges Seminars.
Two mistakes were found in the version from 10 May 2006 and the document was changed on 26 October 2006. 
 
Amendments July 2007 to IJ Manual 
 
Addendum to the Judges Manual Version May 2006Two mistakes have been found in the Judges Manual published on 10 May 2006. If you downloaded your copy between 10 May and 25 October 2006 please read this document. 
 
Downloadable FormsProtest / Hearing forms downloadable in word format. 
Protest Form Also used For Redress and Reopening
Protest Form Template 1
Protest Form Template 2
Register of Protest and Requests Received
Protest Form for the Infringement of Rule 42
Race Committee Daily Report
Protest Hearing Schedule
Protest Hearing Summary of Decisions
ISAF International Judges Manual Editon 4/2003Download the complete International Judges Manual.
This manual is designed primarily for IJs serving on International Juries. The advice and procedures it contains generally relate to major regattas and championships.
It will also be used as the textbook for ISAF Judges Seminars.  
 
ISAF Race Management Manual Editon 4/2006Download the Race Management Edition 4/2006
This manual is intended to provide advice and guidance to regatta organisers and race management personel of all levels of racing.
he Manual has been completely re-written using a new format based on Powerpoint. 
 
ISAF International Umpire ManualsDownload the IU and Match Racing Manual Edition 5/02 or the IU and Team Racing Manual Edition 1/05.
These manuals are a learning tool for umpires starting their training while working towards qualification as IU, as well as for qualified IU's who want to keep their knowledge and techniques up to date and use the manuals as a reference document. 
 
ISAF International Measurers Manual 2007Download the IM Manual 2007 
 
ISAF Rapid Response CallsISAF Match Racing and Team Racing Rapid Response Calls. 
 
ISAF Racing Rules Question and Answer ServiceView the ISAF Racing Rules Question and Answer Service for International Judges. 
 
Guide to Sail MeasurementDetailed information on measuring sails. 
 
Class RulesGo to the Class Rules Section and browse here to view specific documents. 
 
ISAF Offshore Special RegulationsDownload the Special Regulations, the Appendices, Amendments and read the Interperations. 
 

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