The 2009-2012 Racing Rules of Sailing are coming soon. The Blue Book is set to receive some changes, some good and I’m sure, some bad.

Remember the days of “Masterbeam”??? A fantastic rule and one that I remember calling out as a kid.

The buoyroom rule is set to get a shake up in the new Blue Book as well – interesting!

If you could include a new rule what would it be? Explain your rule and why it would be beneficial for the sport and the improvements it would provide to racing.

The best idea will get a SLAM Cap and Deck Hardware 3mm roll of rope. Entries close 31st May. Same rules apply, 3 rules accepted per person.

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ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008

ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004

ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 1997-2000 (couldn’t find a link for these ones)

Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back

Here we go, another LSD Comp where you can win stuff!

This time we are looking for the best Forum Avatar. What’s an Avatar I hear you say? It’s that image next to your name that shows part of your personality.

But here is the catch, the Avatar has to be sailing related!

Here are some examples:

These are quite lame though…

Where do you upload your Avatar??? Once you are registered and logged into the forum, go to the User Control Panel, Profile, Edit Avatar. Maximum dimensions; width: 100 pixels, height: 100 pixels, file size: 59kB.

Get cracking and upload your Avatar today! You can steal one from the net (we don’t condone this of course!) or make one yourself (for those handy with photoshop etc.)

The winner of the best sailing related Avatar will win a SLAM Belt and SLAM Gloves thanks to our awesome sponsor SLAM!

This comp closes on Friday 23rd May, OG and Johnsee’s decision is final.

Go for it >>!!!

Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back