CASE 89
Rule 50.1(a), Competitor Clothing and Equipment
Except on a windsurfer or a kiteboard, a competitor may not
wear or otherwise attach to his person a beverage container.
Answer
Does rule 50.1(a) permit a competitor to wear or otherwise attach to his
person a beverage container while racing?
Answer
No. Except on a windsurfer or a kiteboard, there is no necessity for such a
practice, and therefore its primary purpose must be considered to be to
increase the competitor’s weight. (Note that rules B4 and F4 modify rule
50.1(a) for windsurfing competition and kiteboard racing.)
World Sailing 1997