World Sailing Racing Rules Course
Online 300-hour course in World Sailing racing rules. 6 modules covering the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing, World Sailing Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) and Manage2Sail. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
World Sailing Racing Rules Course — studying from the United States
Naval and offshore engineering in the United States is concentrated in Virginia, Maine, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Shipbuilders such as HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) and General Dynamics Electric Boat design and construct naval vessels, while offshore energy firms develop platforms and subsea systems. The recreational marine sector, including boat builders in Florida and the Carolinas, adds demand for hull, propulsion and marine systems expertise. Classification societies and government regulators set rigorous standards for safety and performance.
Fees for the United States: 610 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Do I get a tutor?
Yes. Every learner is assigned a dedicated technical tutor who supports progress throughout the programme and the final project.
Are fees shown in US Dollars?
Yes. All fees on this site are shown in US Dollars, and instalment options are available for many programmes.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the governance structure of international sailing.
Interpret the Part 2 rules in racing situations.
Conduct protest hearings in accordance with Part 5.
Apply equipment and measurement rules.
Write notices of race and sailing instructions.
Apply scoring systems and competition formats.
Design the complete regulatory framework for a sailing event.
Who it's for
- International race judge looking to specialise in World Sailing Racing Rules.
- Race officer looking to specialise in World Sailing Racing Rules.
- Class measurer looking to specialise in World Sailing Racing Rules.
- Race director looking to specialise in World Sailing Racing Rules.
- Match racing umpire looking to specialise in World Sailing Racing Rules.
- Nautical event manager looking to specialise in World Sailing Racing Rules.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join sailing federations.
What you'll work with
- World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing
- World Sailing Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS)
- World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations
- World Sailing Eligibility Code (Regulation 19)
- World Sailing Advertising Code (Regulation 20)
- World Sailing Anti-Doping Code (Regulation 21)
- World Sailing Sailor Classification Code (Regulation 22)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1World Sailing and its structure1.2National federations and members1.3Class associations and their role1.4Hierarchy of rules in a regatta1.5Four-yearly rules review cycle1.6World Sailing regulations1.7Olympic and Paralympic programme1.8World and continental level events1.9Relationship with the International Olympic Committee1.10Case study: hierarchy of rules at a championship
2.1Definitions and basic principles2.2Part 2: boats that meet2.3Right of way and limitations2.4Mark-zone rules2.5Obstructions and touching a mark2.6Part 3: conduct of a race2.7Part 4: other requirements when racing2.8Penalties and penalty turns2.9Race signals2.10Practice: resolving incidents at a windward mark
3.1Part 5: protests, redress and hearings3.2Validity of a protest3.3Hearing procedure3.4Facts found and conclusions3.5Redress requests3.6Appeals and Appendix R3.7On-the-water judges and umpiring3.8World Sailing cases as case law3.9Misconduct and rule 693.10Workshop: simulation of a protest hearing
4.1Equipment rules of sailing (ERS)4.2Measurement and rating certificates4.3Equipment inspection at events4.4Closed and open class rules4.5Class equipment homologation4.6Weight and ballast control4.7Advertising and the advertising code4.8Sailor eligibility and classification4.9Anti-doping in sailing4.10Laboratory: equipment inspection of a one-design class
5.1Notice of race and sailing instructions5.2Race committee and its functions5.3Course design5.4Starts, recalls and abandonments5.5Scoring systems in Appendix A5.6Match racing and team racing formats5.7Regattas with medal race and finals5.8Entry and results software5.9Safety and protection on the water5.10Case study: sailing instructions for a championship
6.1Study event6.2Analysis of applicable rules6.3Drafting the notice of race6.4Drafting the sailing instructions6.5Equipment inspection plan6.6Protest procedure6.7Scoring system6.8Event safety plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Manage2Sail, Sailwave, TracTrac, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical exercises are based on real procedures: simulating protest hearings, drafting sailing instructions, and inspecting equipment at a one-design championship. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the governance structure of international sailing.
Interpret the Part 2 rules in racing situations.
Conduct protest hearings in accordance with Part 5.
Apply equipment and measurement rules.
Write notices of race and sailing instructions.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Manage2Sail, Sailwave and TracTrac. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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