International Judges Resource Centre

Useful Documents (All Officials)

Documents relating to International Judges can be found here. In addition, the latest Event Appointments are available to view and download here.

Judges Useful Documents

Applying to be an International Judge

Documents to assist with first time applications and renewals.

First Time Applications

World Sailing Race Officials Administration is governed by Section 3 of the World Sailing Regulations with specific critera outlined with the document ‘Race Official Roles, Qualifications and Competences’.

All candidates must ensure they have read the relevant Regulations in full in order to understand the complete qualifcations required to become an International Judge. (Regulation 31 of the World Sailing Regulations).

To use the application platform to begin collecting references for a future application, please use the Event Reference Manual.

Renewals

A candidate for re-appointment as an International Judge shall follow the requirements of the Race Officials Roles, Qualifications and Competencies Document, either complying with the requirements of System 1, except for item (a) and (d) or with the requirements of System 2.

System 2 requires the passing of the World Sailing re-examination for the discipline:

All information regarding the test including help for lost password and guidance for the practise test can be accessed at the e-Leaning Portal

The test can be taken at the IJ Test Portal. If you have any queries regarding the test, please email wsjudgestest@worldsailing.online

Education

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions Guides

Protest and Hearing Forms

Rule 42

Rule 42 of the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing relates to “Propulsion”. The Basic Rule (RRS 42.1) states that:

Except when permitted in rule 42.3 or 45, a boat shall compete by using only the wind and water to increase, maintain or decrease her speed. Her crew may adjust the trim of sails and hull, and perform other acts of seamanship, but shall not otherwise move their bodies to propel the boat.