The Yachting New Zealand Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 is the official rule book governing yacht and dinghy racing in New Zealand. Published for the current four-year rule cycle, this essential reference contains the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 together with the Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) prescriptions, making it the definitive guide for sailors, race officials, clubs, coaches, and protest committees.

Effective from 1 January 2025 through 31 December 2028, this edition incorporates the latest rule changes introduced by World Sailing along with New Zealand-specific prescriptions and selected appendices applicable to racing within New Zealand. It serves as the official standard for club racing, national championships, regattas, offshore events, and competitive sailing across the country.

Whether you're a new sailor learning the fundamentals, a competitive racer seeking every tactical advantage, or a race officer responsible for conducting events, this publication provides the rules governing right of way, starting procedures, penalties, protests, appeals, race signals, and equipment requirements.

Every racing sailor should carry or have access to the current Racing Rules of Sailing, as they form the foundation of fair competition and sportsmanship throughout the sport.

Key Features

• Official Yachting New Zealand publication
• Covers the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028
• Includes World Sailing rule updates
• Includes Yachting New Zealand prescriptions
• Essential reference for yacht and dinghy racing
• Suitable for sailors, race officers, judges, and coaches
• Covers protests and appeals procedures
• Includes selected appendices and race signals
• Current four-year rule cycle edition
• Used by clubs and regattas throughout New Zealand
• Ideal for training and certification
• Essential for competitive sailing

Yachting New Zealand states that this publication contains the World Sailing Racing Rules together with the Yachting New Zealand prescriptions for the 2025–2028 cycle.

Why Buy the Yachting New Zealand Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 from Barton Marine NZ?

At Barton Marine NZ we supply the essential sailing resources that New Zealand sailors rely on. This official rule book is invaluable for anyone participating in racing, helping competitors understand the latest regulations and compete with confidence.

Perfect for:

• Yacht racing
• Dinghy racing
• Sailing clubs
• Race committees
• Sailing coaches
• Sailing schools
• Offshore racing
• Club championships
• National regattas
• Competitive sailors

Technical Specifications

The current edition came into effect on 1 January 2025 and governs racing through 31 December 2028.