Based on recommendations made by clubs and associations, the Executive Committee suggests to the Council appointment of a Regional Handicapper. These individuals are expected to be generally aware of boats racing in their region, to assist the Council in obtaining information about boats, and to assist owners applying for certificates or filing appeals. The owner or the officially designated co-owner must sign all documents and correspondence. Although clubs and associations nominate these individuals, they are expected to function in a non-partisan manner in discharging their responsibilities on the Council. Protests deal with a boat sailing in a race with hull and rig specifications other than specified on the currently held certificate.
Appeals deal with a request to modify a performance handicap based on observation of performance.
Handicap review - a process involving the analysis of a boat's racing performance by the Technical Committee when there is reason to believe that the type or class is handicapped in error. Such a review may be suggested by a Regional Handicapper, or may result from the Council's analysis of the type or class performance during the previous racing season. The process may or may not result in a recommendation to change the assigned handicap. That is, with all equipment on board, and with no changes made to the hull, rigging, and sails. Any change made to the boat should be reported, in writing, to the office immediately.