23rd -25th May 2026

International Paint Poole Regatta Notice of Race Amendments

Amendment 1 to Notice of Race

Replace:

1.4 The World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) 2026–2027. All boats shall comply with OSR Category 4.

With:

1.4.1 The World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) 2026–2027. All boats shall comply with OSR Category 4.

1.4.2. Where details of Offshore Special Regulations cannot be met the Organising Authority may accept an alternative.

and

Replace:

1.7.1 Under RRS 88.2 and IRC Rule 11.1, IRC Rule 22.4.1 Crew Number is amended. The maximum number of crew that may sail aboard a yacht shall be the number shown on the certificate except that; when the crew includes EITHER– at least 2 females, at least 2x 25 years old or under (25 or under on 24 May 2026) OR at least 1 female and 1x 25 years old or under (25 or under on 24 May 2026) then the crew limit is certificate number plus 1.

With:

1.7.1 Under RRS 88.2 and IRC Rule 11.1, IRC Rule 22.4.1 Crew Number is amended. The maximum number of crew that may sail aboard a yacht shall be the number shown on the certificate plus 1, except that; when the crew includes EITHER– at least 2 females, at least 2x 25 years old or under (25 or under on 24 May 2026) OR at least 1 female and 1x 25 years old or under (25 or under on 24 May 2026) then the crew limit is certificate number plus 2.

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