SKI RACING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 2018/19 SKI RACING AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION INC. Lander & Rogers Level 12 Bourke Place 600 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 GPO Box 1842 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia T +61 3 9269 9000 F +61 3 9269 9001 www.landers.com.au Ref: GTO:2061056 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DEFINITIONS AND/OR INTERPRETATIONS ......................................................... 1 2. GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Application of the Rules .............................................................................. 2 2.2 Interpretation of the Rules .......................................................................... 3 2.3 Application of Rules ................................................................................... 3 2.4 Exception to the Rules ............................................................................... 3 2.5 Rule Book to be Reissued at Beginning of each Season. ........................... 3 2.6 Amendments .............................................................................................. 4 2.7 Non-Conformity with Rules ......................................................................... 4 2.8 Schedule of Events .................................................................................... 4 2.9 Calendar of Sanctioned Events .................................................................. 4 2.10 Schedule Changes ..................................................................................... 4 3. RESPONSIBILITY OF OFFICIALS .......................................................................... 5 3.1 Chief Judge ................................................................................................ 5 3.2 Event Judges ............................................................................................. 5 4. RACE ORGANISING COMMITTEE ......................................................................... 6 4.1 Official Timing ............................................................................................ 6 4.2 Role of the Race Organising Committee .................................................... 6 4.3 Duties and Responsibilities of the Race Organising Committee ................. 8 4.4 Conflict of Interest ...................................................................................... 9 4.5 Race Day Report ........................................................................................ 9 4.6 Boat Log Book & Race Day Book ............................................................... 9 4.7 Incident Report Form to be Completed ....................................................... 9 5. SCORING OF EVENTS AND POINTS AWARD .................................................... 10 5.1 Scoring ..................................................................................................... 10 5.2 Point Score Events ................................................................................... 10 6. PROTESTS ........................................................................................................... 11 6.1 Penalty by Chief Judge, Technical Officer or Chief Scrutineer .................. 11 6.2 Protests .................................................................................................... 11 6.3 Jury .......................................................................................................... 12 6.4 Resolution of On-Water Protests .............................................................. 13 6.5 Resolution of Technical Protests .............................................................. 13 6.6 Resolution of Protest is Final .................................................................... 14 6.7 Notification of Final Results ...................................................................... 14 6.8 Error in Results ........................................................................................ 14 7. INFRINGEMENTS AND PENALTIES .................................................................... 15 7.1 Infringements and Penalties ..................................................................... 15 Penalties .................................................................................................. 15 7.2 Disqualification ......................................................................................... 16 7.3 Serious Contravention of the Rules .......................................................... 17 7.4 Summary Judgement ............................................................................... 17 7.5 Exclusions from Events ............................................................................ 17 8. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 17 8.1 Drugs ....................................................................................................... 17 8.2 Alcohol ..................................................................................................... 18 8.3 Competition Divisions, Age of Competitors, Maximum Boat Litres & Social Class Rules .............................................................................................. 19 8.4 Novice Classes ........................................................................................ 21 8.5 Social Class ............................................................................................. 21 8.6 Social Class Ropes .................................................................................. 21 8.7 Social Class Skis ...................................................................................... 21 Lander & Rogers Rule Book 2018 Edition Page 1 1118492754v1 Ref: GTO:2061066 8.8 Outboard Classes .................................................................................... 22 8.9 Inboard Classes ....................................................................................... 23 8.10 Super Class ............................................................................................. 23 8.11 Speed Rules ............................................................................................ 24 8.12 Membership Classes ................................................................................ 32 8.12(1) Back to Racing (B2R) Membership .......................................................... 32 8.12(2) Weekend Warrior Class ........................................................................... 33 8.13 Substitutions ............................................................................................ 33 8.14 Guidelines for Events other than Australian Speed and Marathon Championships ........................................................................................ 34 8.15 Definition of Novice Skier ......................................................................... 35 8.16 Crew to Wear Full Race Gear .................................................................. 36 9. GENERAL BOAT REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY .............................................. 36 9.1 Boat Safety Inspection ............................................................................. 36 9.2 Boat & Equipment Inspection Prior to or During an Event ........................ 36 9.3 Non-Compliance with the Rules ............................................................... 37 9.4 Vessels to be Registered ......................................................................... 37 9.5 Compliance with Marine Authority Requirements and/or Regulations ....... 37 9.6 Vessel to be registered with SRA & Timing .............................................. 38 9.7 Vessel Structural State ............................................................................. 38 9.8 Vessel Design .......................................................................................... 38 9.9 Restrictions to Boat Names & Associated Materials ................................. 39 9.10 Towing Cleat or Eye, or Sampson Post .................................................... 38 9.11 Painter/Tow Lines (if fitted) ....................................................................... 39 9.12 Sharp Edges ............................................................................................ 39 9.13 Windshield ............................................................................................... 39 9.14 Steering Gear ........................................................................................... 39 9.15 Steering Relating to Inboard Classes ....................................................... 41 9.16 Crack Testing of Rudders ......................................................................... 42 9.17 Inboards and Outboards Welded or Repaired Below the Cavitation Plate Line .......................................................................................................... 42 9.18 Control Cables & Wiring ........................................................................... 43 9.19 Fuel Tanks ............................................................................................... 43 9.20 Fuel Lines ................................................................................................ 43 9.21 Throttles and Carburettors ....................................................................... 43 9.22 Extinguisher System ................................................................................ 43 9.23 Items to be Secured