The organizing authority or race committee may reject or cancel an entry, or exclude a competitor, if it does so before the start of the first race after the entry arrived and states a proper reason (in writing on request). It cannot do so because of advertising that complies with the Advertising Code, or at world and continental championships for entries within quota. A boat or competitor who thinks the decision was improper can request redress.
76.1
When and how an entry may be rejected.
76.2
Reasons that are not allowed.
76.3
Redress for an improper rejection.
Changed in 2025
Reworded to make clear a competitor who joins after the first race can still be excluded, and that the reason must be a proper one.