Appendix M - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
See rules 87.2 and 88.2(a). The term 'race' includes a Race, an Elimination (double and single), and Speed round.

M1 Notice of Race Contents
  M 1.1 The notice of race shall include the following information.
    (1) the title, place and dates of the race and name of the organizing authority;
    (2) that the race will be governed by the ISAF Funboard Racing Rules, the prescriptions of the national authority when they apply, the Class rules , the Sailing Instructions and any other applicable rules;
    (3) the divisions to race, discipline(s) scheduled, conditions of entry and any restrictions on entries;
    (4) the times of registration, time of initial briefing, time of first and last race, elimination series or round;

  M 1.2 The notice of race shall, when appropriate, also include the following.

    (1) ISAF approval and eligibility requirements (see Appendix K);
    (2) the category of the event (see rule G2.3) and, when relevant, the additional information required by Appendix G;
    (3) the procedure for advance registration or entry, including fees and any closing dates;
    (4) an entry form, to be signed by the board owner (competitor), containing words such as: 'I agree to be bound by the Funboard Racing Rules and by all other rules that govern this event'.
    (5) The time and the place at which the sailing instructions will be available;
    (6) any changes to the racing rules (see rule 86);
    (7) changes to class rules, referring specifically to each rule and stating the change;
    (8) Denial of right of appeal subject to rule 70.4;
    (9) prizes, including any cash, cashable prize and/or appearance payments totalling more than US $20,000 referred to in rule G5.3;

M 2 Sailing Instruction Contents
  M 2.1 The Sailing Instructions shall include the following information:

    (1) that the race will be governed by the ISAF Funboard Racing Rules, the prescriptions of the national authority when they apply, the Class rules , the Sailing Instructions and any other applicable rules;
    (2) the schedule of races, the divisions to race and the times of first and last possible start for each division;
    (3) the course(s) (not required for Wave Performance);
    (4) descriptions of marks, stating the order and side on which each is to be left (not required for Wave Performance);
    (5) descriptions of the starting and finishing lines, the starting system and any special signals to be used (not required for Wave Performance);
    (6) the scoring system to be used;

  M 2.2 The Sailing Instructions shall, when appropriate, also include the following.

    (1) ISAF approval and eligibility requirements (see Appendix K);
    (2) the category of the event (see rule G2.3) and, when relevant, the additional information required by Appendix G;
    (3) The course(s) to be sailed (not required for Wave Performance);
    (4) a complete statement of any changes to the racing rules permitted by rule 86;
    (5) changes to class rules, referring specifically to each rule and stating the change;
    (6) (missing);
    (7) the registration procedure;
    (8) measurement or inspection procedure;
    (9) location(s) of official notice board(s);
    (10) procedure for changing the Sailing Instructions including oral instructions;
    (11) safety, such as requirements and signals for personal buoyancy, check-in at the starting area, and check-out and check-in ashore;
    (12) signals to be made ashore and location of signal station(s);
    (13) the racing/competition area;
    (14) Course diagrams and description including start and finish lines;
    (15) division flags;
    (16) any special procedures or signals for individual or general recalls;
    (17) restrictions on use of support boards;
    (18) protest procedure and times and place of hearings;
    (19) Denial of the right of appeal, subject to rule 70.4;
    (20) information on water and air temperatures, tides and currents;
    (21) prizes, including prizes or other benefits over US $20,000 referred to in rule G5.3;
    (22) other commitments of the race committee and obligations of boards;

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