Guidelines for Race Committees and Regatta Organisers

Race Committees and Regatta Organisers should always

1    Support and promote the YNZ Ethics Guidelines.

2.      Recognize that junior sailing events are intended to be fun, educational and user-friendly events.

3.      Encourage adherence to the racing rules.

4.      Establish and enforce guidelines for spectator boats.

5.      Provide ways of recognising the accomplishments of many junior sailors, not just the winners.

6.      Understand that inappropriate alcohol use and illegal drugs have no place at a junior sailing event.

7.      Establish, publicise, and carry out consequences for unethical behaviour.