RO ESSENTIALS

Why I Switched to a Monocular on the Start Line

Why I Switched to a Monocular on the Start Line

A Race Officer on why a one-hand 8x42 marine monocular with a built-in compass beats binoculars on the start line.

Why I Switched to a Monocular on the Start Line

A Race Officer on why a one-hand 8x42 marine monocular with a built-in compass beats binoculars on the start line.

Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028: What Actually Changed

Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028: What Actuall...

The Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 took effect on 1 January 2025. Every change that matters for sailors and Race Officers, rule by rule, with links to the official text.

Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028: What Actuall...

The Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 took effect on 1 January 2025. Every change that matters for sailors and Race Officers, rule by rule, with links to the official text.

Race Officer Equipment: What You Actually Need on the Water

Race Officer Equipment: What You Actually Need ...

The essential equipment for a Race Officer: timer, anemometer, sound signals, and flags. Plus what experienced PROs add for championship racing.

Race Officer Equipment: What You Actually Need ...

The essential equipment for a Race Officer: timer, anemometer, sound signals, and flags. Plus what experienced PROs add for championship racing.

What Wind Speed Is Too High for a Sailing Race? (And When to Abandon)

What Wind Speed Is Too High for a Sailing Race?...

Under World Sailing Race Management Policy, races must not be started in average wind speeds exceeding 25 knots. But the number is only part of the story. A guide for...

What Wind Speed Is Too High for a Sailing Race?...

Under World Sailing Race Management Policy, races must not be started in average wind speeds exceeding 25 knots. But the number is only part of the story. A guide for...

Rule 32 in Sailing: Abandonment, Sound Signals & What the Race Officer Needs

Rule 32 in Sailing: Abandonment, Sound Signals ...

Rule 32 is one of the most consequential decisions a Race Officer makes. Here's what it actually says, when to use it, what signals are required — and what equipment...

Rule 32 in Sailing: Abandonment, Sound Signals ...

Rule 32 is one of the most consequential decisions a Race Officer makes. Here's what it actually says, when to use it, what signals are required — and what equipment...

How to Properly Equip a Sailing Club Committee Boat?

How to Properly Equip a Sailing Club Committee ...

A professionally equipped sailing club committee boat requires a synchronized Sailing Race Timer system, 360° anemometers for real-time wind tracking, and durable signaling equipment that meets Rule 33 international standards.

How to Properly Equip a Sailing Club Committee ...

A professionally equipped sailing club committee boat requires a synchronized Sailing Race Timer system, 360° anemometers for real-time wind tracking, and durable signaling equipment that meets Rule 33 international standards.