(a) Surf skis, paddles, boards: See Section 8 – Facility and Equipment Standards and Scrutineering Procedures.
(b) Changing of damaged equipment: A board, surf ski and/or paddle shall not be changed during a section of the race unless it is damaged or becomes unseaworthy. Team members/handler shall be permitted to assist in replacing the damaged craft, but only to the extent of placing other craft at edge of the competition arena where directed by the Referee.
(c) Equipment removal: To assist with the safe conduct of the event, team members and/or handlers may remove damaged or abandoned equipment from the course during the race provided the progress of other competitors is not obstructed.