RACING RULES

(The Basics)

Avoiding Contact

A right of way boat must act to avoid contact when it is clear that the other boat is not keeping clear or giving room.

Starting

Luffing must be done slowly and in a way that gives a windward boat room and time to keep clear.  Prior to starting, luffing must not be above close-hauled.

Barging.  When approaching the starting line to start, until clearing the starting marks after starting, a leeward yacht shall be under no obligation to give any windward yacht room to pass to leeward of a starting mark surrounded by navigable water

 Restarting.  Keep clear while sailing to the pre-start side of the line.

Rounding Marks

An outside yacht shall give each  inside over-lapping (with-in two boat lengths of the mark) yacht room to round the mark.

Penalties.   A yacht that hits a mark may exonerate itself by completing a 360 degree turn.  These penalty turns must be completed in an area clear of other boats.

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