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Delivery Media: CD-ROM or DOWNLOAD (~110MB)      ISBN 0-646-44903-6

RulesMaster Racing 2012 is the easy way to learn and understand the Racing Rules of Sailing. It's a comprehensive, highly interactive learning guide to the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012, suitable for all ages and levels of experience.

You can purchase RulesMaster Racing 2012 as a a CD-ROM or as a download from this site, or from a RulesMaster Reseller.

RulesMaster Racing 2012 has been designed for beginners and for experienced racers. You can use it as a programmed learning guide, or as a look-up reference. 

Designed for Effective Learning

RulesMaster Racing 2012 has been professionally designed for easy and effective learning.

• Rules are clearly explained and illustrated, step by step: you will be able to understand the rules in almost any real life situation. 
• Extensive use of 3D illustrations and animations, many with user interaction.
• Beginners’ and Racers’ Guides are fully narrated.
• Extensive quizzes
• You can easily find your way around and adapt the presentation to your preferred learning style using powerful and intuitive navigation and controls.

Beginners’ Guide

This is a great place to get started if you are new to the sport of sailboat racing. Learn about:

• Important terms and definitions
• What happens before the race and at the start?
• Basic Right of Way rules: who keeps clear when boats meet?
• Rules to help pass or round Marks and Obstructions
• How protests and penalties work

Confirm your understanding with the Beginners' Quiz; then get out there on the water and start racing.

The Racers’ Guide

Use as a programmed learning guide to learn the rules in a few hours. Use Index, Table of Contents or keyword search to look up a topic or rule. Five chapters cover...

• Introduction to the Racing Rules
• Basic Principle and the Fundamental Rules
• Definitions
• When Boats Meet: includes subchapters on: Right of way Rules, General Limitations At Marks and Obstructions, Other Rules
• The Rest of the Rules

Rules important to racing sailors are clearly explained and illustrated with practical examples. Selected ISAF cases are included.

Most chapters finish with a quiz, carefully structured to review and reinforce chapter content. Select your personalised Scorecard at any time to assess your progress.

Quiz Practice

Use the new Quiz Setup Wizard and design your own quiz. Have fun and learn at the same time with challenging real-life scenarios and immediate detailed feedback.

Index and Keyword search

Want to look up a word or rule? RulesMaster Racing 2012 has powerful look-up and navigation tools that make it easy.

RuleBook

The complete text of the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012, with easy to use search and navigation tools.

What’s new in the 2009-2012 rules

The new rules are the most significant update since 1997: the most complex part of the old rules, 'At Marks and Obstructions' has been completely redrafted, and new definitions added. The good news is that the rules are now easier to understand and to apply. The What's New document spells out the changes and summarises how they will affect you on the racecourse. Details may be seen at:   
Hi bandwidth: www.rulesmaster.com/pages/RRS2009-2012
Low(er) bandwidth: www.rulesmaster.com/pages/2009-2012 Rules

New Features in RulesMaster RAcing 2012

In addition to covering the new rules, RulesMaster Racing 2012 provides many enhancements and features not available in version 1.  See more...

Upgrade/Exchange Previous Version?

If you purchased RulesMaster Racing version 1 on or after 1st February 2008 then you can exchange your old CD for a new download at a reduced price.  Email proof of purchase to support@rulesmaster.com or fax to +61 7 3848 0402 and we will provide details.

System Requirements 

• Multimedia computer (Pentium 1.4GHz or better)
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
• RAM: as recommended for your system
• ~130 MB free hard disk space
• 1024 by 768 pixel or larger display
• Internal CD-ROM drive (CD version)