CYA Messenger September 2013 | Page 121

Appendix J NOTICE OF RACE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (3) changes to the racing rules permitted by rule 86, referring specifically to each rule and stating the change (also, if rule 86.2 applies, include the statement from ISAF authorizing the change); changes to the national prescriptions (see rule 88.2); prescriptions that will apply if boats will pass through the waters of more than one national authority while racing, and when they will apply (see rule 88.1); when appropriate, at an event where entries from other countries are expected, a copy in English of the national prescriptions that will apply; changes to class rules, as permitted under rule 87, referring specifically to each rule and stating the change; restrictions controlling changes to boats when supplied by the organizing authority; procedures for equipment inspection or measurement; (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) location(s) of official notice board(s); (11) procedure for changing the sailing instructions; (12) procedure for giving oral changes to the sailing instructions on the water (see rule 90.2(c)); (13) safety requirements, such as requirements and signals for personal flotation devices, check-in at the starting area, and check-out and check-in ashore; (14) declaration requirements; (15) signals to be made ashore and location of signal station(s); (16) the racing area (a chart is recommended); (17) approximate course length and approximate length of windward legs; (18) description of any area design