Protest Procedures and information
The NCSC Sailing Instructions 2024 and 2025 set out the framework for Dispute procedures. The following links provide guidance on the different types of Dispute procedure that you can use (Advisory Hearings, Arbitration, Protest Hearings and Requests for Redress).
RYA Racing Rules – Club reference copy available in Race Office, please do not remove.
Dispute process resources
Changes to the Racing Rules from January 2025
World Sailing – Racing Rules of Sailing – this link has sections on the “new” (2025-28) and “old” (2021-24) rules
Microsoft Word – 2025-2028 RRS with Changes and Corrections v 1 – this is the 2025-28 rules as of Jan 2025.
What is a protest (rya.org.uk) An outline of the basics behind the protest process which provides general advice for what to do if you want to protest, or find out you are being protested. The NCSC Sailing Instructions provide more detailed information specific to NCSC.
Other useful links
Rules Disputes and Rules Disputes Questions and Answers
Links to much more detailed info if you need to know more
Race officials guidance and good practice
Recommendations for Protest Committees
Please contact Stephanie Gunn (protest co-ordinator – rulesdiscussion@ncsc.org.uk or in person at the club) if there is an incident that you would like to discuss
