Sailing rules and documents
The Racing Rules of Sailing and the COLREGs: the rule books every sailor should know, from their official sources.
Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2025–2028
The rules for sailboat racing worldwide, published by World Sailing every four years. The current edition runs from 2025 to 2028.
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)
The “rules of the road” at sea, set by the International Maritime Organization. They apply to every vessel, from dinghies to ships, whenever you are not racing.