The match racing rules were changed significantly in the 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. As a result, there are several rules inaccuracies in the DVD. 1. RULES. 1.1 The event will be governed by. (a) the 'rules' as defined in the RRS, including Appendix C. (b) the rules for Handling Boats (SI appendix C), SAILING INSTRUCTIONS. 1 RULES. 1.1. The event will be governed by. (a) the current Racing Rules of Sailing, including Appendix D ;. Terminate To terminate a race means to stop a race after one or more yachts have sailed the course or if in a Match Race, a yacht has been disqualified.YACHTING DEVELOPMENTS NEW ZEALAND MATCH. RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016. 12th – 16th October 2016. GRADE 2. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS. Abbreviations:. The race officials of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), World Sailing Standard Match Racing Sailing Instructions (January 2017). Changes to the standard Racing Rules of Sailing including the approved High In a Match Race, when penalties are cancelled by an umpire after one or both