Originally Posted by rhodysail
I don't see any crack down on this annual regatta with its own set of rules.
http://www.jyc.org/FoolsRules/ThisYearsFoolsRules.htm

I took a look at the rules for this event and have two observations:
  1. Nowhere in the "press release" or the "rules" published does it say that this regatta is governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing. I conclude that the event is run outside the jurisdiction of ISAF and US SAILING.
  2. I see that the rules include "All crew members MUST wear Coast Guard approved life preservers...
Regards,
Eric