Rule 23.—Each yacht must go fairly round the course; and must not touch any buoy, boat, or vessel, used to mark it out, but shall not be disqualified if wrongfully compelled to do so by another yacht. Any yacht causing a mark vessel to in any way shift her position to avoid being fouled by such yacht, shall be disqualified. If a yacht, in consequence of her neglect of any of these rules, shall foul another yacht, or compel other yachts to foul, she shall forfeit all claim to the prize, and shall pay all damages.
Rule 24.—No towing, sweeping, poling, or pushing, or any mode of propulsion, except sails, shall be allowed, except for the purpose set forth in Rule 22.
Rule 25.—A yacht may anchor during a race, but must weigh her anchor again and not slip. No yacht shall, during a race, make fast to any buoy, pier, or other object, or send an anchor out in a boat, except for the purpose of Rule 22.
Rule 26.—No other means of sounding than the lead and line allowed.
The following rules refer to various matters:—
Rule 6.—Each yacht entered for a race, must be the bonâ fide property of the person or persons in whose name or names she is entered, who must be a member or members of a recognized yacht club.
A yacht, whilst let on hire, shall not be allowed to compete under these rules.
Rule 7.—No owner shall be allowed to enter more than one yacht in a race, except in cases in which a prize is given for each rig, when one yacht of each rig may be entered; nor shall he be entitled to enter the same yacht under different rigs for any race.
Rule 9.—Every yacht sailing in a race shall have on board a member of a recognized yacht club, who, before the prize is awarded, shall sign a declaration that the yacht under his charge has strictly conformed to all the sailing regulations.
Rule 12.—There shall be no restrictions as to sails, or the manner of setting and working them; but manual power only may be used for hoisting and working them.