Autopilots, and who gets to decide

The 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing state under RRS 52 that “A boat’s standing rigging, running rigging, spars and movable hull appendages shall be adjusted and operated only by the power provided by the crew.” To date, it has been permissible for Organizing Authorities to modify this rule as it pleases, but that could be changing as World Sailing seeks to strengthen its control of the sport. World Sailing’s Oceanic and Offshore Committee has approved a new Oceanic and Offshore Code that w

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