World Sailing Makes Key Changes to Racing Rules 2025-2028

2nd January 2025

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World Sailing has released a number of key changes to the originally published Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028, in force since 1 January

World Sailing has released a number of key changes to the originally published version of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028, which have now officially come into force from 1 January 2025.

A full Changes and Corrections document outlining the Rules updates has now been published by World Sailing and is available from the World Sailing website (see link under the ‘The Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028’ dropdown menu).

The RYA advises that anyone referring to the rules ensures they have familiarised themselves with these updates.

For those who may have already purchased a copy of the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 (audio book or print), please note that the RYA will follow up in due course on how to ensure your copy is up to date with the new changes. In the meantime, the RYA advises downloading the Changes and Corrections document.

For anyone who has purchased the ebook of the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028, an update is available for download via the RYA Books app.

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World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Founded in 1907, World Sailing's vision is for a world in which millions more people fall in love with sailing; inspired by the unique relationship between sport, technology and the forces of nature; we all work to protect the waters of the world.

World Sailing is made up of 144 Member National Authorities, the national governing bodies for sailing around the world and 117 World Sailing Class Associations.