RACING RULES

The course

•Leg 1: Start Line -> Windward Mark

•Leg 2: Windward Mark -> Gybe Mark

•Leg 3: Gybe Mark -> Leeward Mark (Finish Line)

Remember not to lose your focus, as many a race have been won and lost in this final

leg

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The committee Boat

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The start line

•3 minute

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The start of the race•Start 0 minutes•1

minute

• Do not start too early : penalty• Do not stay way behind – you are likely

to lose the race as you will lag behind• Try and optimize position to be at the

start line at the ideal time in the ideal position

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The start line

• Regarding rules the most important thing to remember is to avoid a collision at all costs

• It is a good idea to watch the committee boat out of the corner of your eye at all times to find out any new useful information that others might not know yet

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The start line

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Leg (1)

•There are two basic strategies to sail on this leg• The shorter distance

but more tacks• The longer distance

but less tacks

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Approaching the finish line

•This is the time for conservative sailing • It is usually better to

maintain your position rather than compromising your strategy

• Although your position is mostly safe one could take calculated aggressive risks to overtake another boat

• Mark Rounding• Overtaking to Leeward• Overtaking to Windward• Room to Keep Clear• Starboard Port Rule• Windward - Leeward Rule

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Rules of Sailing

Safety Rules

• Lifejacket– At all times – Correctly tightened – shoulder straps, belt, zipped up

• Water – Drink water to avoid dehydration

• Sunscreen, cap, sunglasses : protection

• Mention any health issues you have