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International Umpires

Welcome to the page for certified ISAF International Umpires (IUs). Here you will find everything related to IUs, including details on conferences, links to other relevant areas of the ISAF website, the most recently updated IU documents and the full IU document library.

Conferences, Seminars and Workshops

Click on the links below for more details.

Chief Umpire Seminar and Performance Assessors Workshop 2005 - The Seminar and Workshop for Chief Umpires in Southampton, Great Britain was attended by 53 International Umpires from over 20 nations.

ISAF International Umpires Conference 2004 - From 26-28 March over half of all IUs attended the 2004 IU Conference held in Southampton, Great Britain, under the theme 'Consistency Whilst Improving'.

Useful Links for International Umpires
Race Officials Committee	Racing Rules of Sailing	Match Racing microsite
IU Sub-Committee	ISAF Regulations	Meetings microsite
Racing Rules Q&As	Seminars & Clinics (Pre-Certification)

IU Document Library

Listed below you can find all the documents relating to certified ISAF International Umpires. The five most recently updated documents are shown at the top of the page.

IU Manuals

Title	Abstract
International Umpires & Match Racing Manual	The ISAF International Umpires and Match Racing Manuals, featuring state of the art descriptions of today's umpiring skills and techniques
International Umpires & Team Racing Manual	The ISAF International Umpires and Team Racing Manual, featuring state of the art descriptions of today's umpiring skills and techniques

IU Regatta Report Forms

Title	Abstract
International Umpire Performance Assessment Guidelines	Guidelines of ISAF International Umpire Perfomance Assessment in order to complete the relevant section of the Umpires Regatta Report Form
International Umpire Regatta Report Form	Regatta Report Form for ISAF International Umpires

Call Books

Title	Abstract
Call Book for Match Racing	The purpose of these publications is to define, for umpires and competitors, how incidents will be called in match racing
Call Book for Team Racing	The ISAF Call Book for Team Racing. The purpose of this publication is to define, for umpires and competitors, how incidents will be called in team racing

Match Racing Rapid Response Calls

Title	Abstract
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2008/003	A call about rules 11 and 17
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009-001	A clarification of 'Sailing astern by backing a sail'
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009-002	A clarification of 'Spinnaker in normal position'.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/003	When rounding a mark in strong current and light breeze.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/004	Rights and obligations at obstructions.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/005	Rule 18 at the finishing vessel
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/006	When a windward inside boat that needs to tack to round the mark delays tacking beyond where her proper course is to tack.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/007	Rule 19 and the definition Overlap.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/008	Windward mark: Giving mark-room when the leeward boat luffs before rounding the mark.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/009	Initially giving room to keep clear
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2009/010	Increase or decrease in speed.
ISAF Rapid Response Match Racing Call 2010/001	When is a boat at a mark?
Match Racing Rapid Response Calls - Introduction	An introduction to the ISAF Match Racing Rapid Response Calls system
Match Racing Rapid Response Calls - Procedure	Details of the Administration Procedure for Match Racing Rapid Response Calls. Including who can submit calls to the Working Party and how they should be submitted

Team Racing Rapid Response Calls

Title	Abstract
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009-001	A clarification of 'Mark-room' when 3 boats overlap
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009/002	A call about rule 17 and the flip-flop gybe
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009/003	Windward mark scenario. Opposite tacks, port then completes a tack inside starboard. (Match Race Call UMP 34)
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009/004	A call that illustrates the application of rule D1.1(b)
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009/005	A leeward mark move. One boat passes head to wind.
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009/006	A windward inside boat that needs to tack to round the mark sailing past the mark.
ISAF Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2009/007	On the same leg or on different legs?
Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2010/001	Passing head to wind inside the zone.
Rapid Response Team Racing Call 2010/002	When an obstruction suddenly ceases to be an obstruction.
Team Racing Rapid Response Calls - Introduction	An introduction to the ISAF Team Racing Rapid Response Calls system

IU Renewals and First Appointments

Title	Abstract
International Umpires - Renewals and First Appointments	List of International Umpires who renewed their status and first appointments

Umpire Event Appointments

Title	Abstract
ISAF Race Official Appointments	Race Officials appointments for ISAF Events and Regional Games
Olympic Race Official Appointments	Race Officials appointments for the Olympic Sailing Competition
Umpire Team Appointments	Umpire Team appointments to ISAF Grade 1 match racing events (Open/Women's)

Race Official Opportunities

Title	Abstract
Race Official Opportunities	Details of events offering opportunities for Race Officials to officiate
Race Official Opportunities Application Form	Application form for Event Organizers wishing to publish Race Official Opportunities on www.sailing.org

IU Seminar and Clinic Documentation

Title	Abstract
ISAF Match/Team Racing Clinic - Application Form	The Application Form to host an ISAF Match or Team Racing Clinic, to be completed by the host MNA
ISAF Match/Team Racing Clinic - Guidelines/Procedure	Guidelines and procedures detailing the roles and responsibilities of ISAF and the host MNA at an ISAF Match or Team Racing Clinic
ISAF Umpiring Seminar - Application Form	The Application Form to host an ISAF Umpiring Seminar, to be completed by the host MNA
ISAF Umpiring Seminar - Guidelines/Procedure	Guidelines and procedures detailing the roles and responsibilities of ISAF and the host MNA at an ISAF Umpiring Seminar
Introduction to Umpiring Seminars and Clinics	An introduction to the ISAF Seminar Programme for Umpires

Match Race Rankings Information

Title	Abstract
ISAF Match Racing Prize Money Scale	Information for the scaling of prize money at ISAF Graded Match Racing events
Match Race Event Grading Application Form	Download this form and complete all the details for your event for inclusion in the ISAF World Match Racing Rankings
Match Race Ranking Holiday Guidelines	Guidelines on how to apply for an ISAF World Match Race Ranking Holiday
Match Race Rankings Grading Criteria	An extract from ISAF Regulation 24 regarding the ISAF World Match Race Rankings including: details of the difference between a Grade 1 and a Grade 5 event; what an event needs to do to be included in the ranking and; deadlines for receipt of reports and results

Match Racing Event Information

Title	Abstract
Chief Umpires Pre-Event Checklist for Match Racing	Pre-event checklists for Chief Umpires at Match Racing events
ISAF Standard Damage Policy for Match Racing	The Standard Policy Paper regarding damage to boats at Match Racing events
ISAF Standard Match Racing Notice Of Race	A quick and simple Word template for the rules of your match racing event, based on the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing
ISAF Standard Match Racing Sailing Instructions	A quick and simple Word template for the Sailing Instructions of your match racing event, based on the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing
International Umpire Fees	Details of fees for International Umpires. These fees apply according to ISAF Regulation 18.16.1