Class Rules

The Class Rules specify the boat and how it is used; certification and administration as well as the crew and any personal equipment that may be carried.

These are read in conjunction with the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) which provide more general governance of the equipment used in the sport. The rules are revised and published every four years by World Sailing.

It is the responsibility of the World Sailing Class Association to manage their Class Rules.

All classes, especially those applying for status, are encouraged to use the World Sailing Standard Class Rules template when writing their rules. The Class Rules are published on the relevant Class page.