World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations 2022-2023.pdf

## 2022-2023 World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Summary

These regulations govern offshore racing for monohulls and multihulls, focusing on environmental stewardship, safety, and fair competition. Key points include:

Environmental Protection:

Mandatory use of holding tanks for sewage, emptied at pump-out stations or more than 3 miles offshore.
Bilge water management using oil collection pads and proper disposal.
Use of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Minimizing garbage discharge, encouraging recycling ashore except on long voyages when biodegradable waste can be discharged overboard.
Disadvantaging two-stroke engines (except advanced models with pollution control).
Utilizing shore toilets while in port.
Adherence to International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines on biofouling.
Encouraging use of renewable energy sources, aiming for at least 20% power generation from renewable sources in new offshore racing yachts (OSR Cat 0, 1 & 2) built after 2022.

Structural and Equipment Requirements:

Monohulls & Multihulls: Specific regulations for structural integrity, stability, fixed equipment, portable equipment, and personal safety gear.
Ballast: Moveable and variable ballast systems are permitted with specific guidelines (Appendix A).
Training: Mandatory training programs for skippers and crew covering safety, navigation, emergency procedures, and medical training (Appendices G & H).

Other Key Points:

The Special Regulations Sub-Committee, established in 1967, oversees these rules.
* Interpretations, amendments, and category-specific extracts are available on the World Sailing website.