Cessation of Racing and Outside Assistance is allowed in the following circumstances. Only like-for-like repair or replacement allowed (and must be pre-approved by Race Director).

• Medical stop involving only medical outside assistance (medical treatment, medical supplies etc.) may be for any duration.
• Technical stop for repairs involving outside assistance or taking on any consumables/parts/provisions/fuel must be for a minimum of 24 hours.
• Stops for onboard repairs or weather without any outside assistance may be for any duration.
• In each of the above cases, if engine is used, or vessel is towed to anchor/enter harbour/leave harbour, the Yacht must return to the same point to recommence racing under sail. Assistance to secure the Yacht to a mooring or berth is allowed. A tow into port is allowed, however, the Yacht must leave port under its own power (engine and/or sails).
• Where it is impractical to return to the point a Yacht suspended racing, the Race Director may allow a Yacht to Restart racing at another point in which case a time penalty may be imposed at the discretion of the Race Director.
• The Race Director must be informed of the Cessation of Racing and the Restart.

Sails may only be replaced if damaged beyond repair. No additional sails after start. A time penalty of 12-24 hours may be imposed per remaining Leg.

Any sails and major equipment replacement must have pre-approval by the Race Director. (This will be further defined in the Notice of Race and/or Sailing Instructions).