In this post, we discuss the rules related to room at obstructions – Rules 19 and 20. Rule 19 addresses room to pass an obstruction. Rule 20 addresses room to tack at an obstruction. Remember that these rules are in…
Racing Rules
This category covers the racing rules of sailing, with explanations, quizzes, and links to resources to help you better understand and apply the rules. We also have a special subcategory for sportsmanship.
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Part 2 - When Boats Meet
Rule 18 – Mark-Room, Part 3: Passing Head to Wind in the Zone and Gybing at a Mark
Our third installment on Rule 18 – mark-room covers Rules 18.3 and 18.4, regarding passing head to wind in the zone and gybing at a leeward mark. In 2018, the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) and SailZing, LLC partnered on…
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Our second installment on mark-room is Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark-Room. We covered Rule 18.1 separately and we’ll update Rules 18.3 and 18.4 in a future post. In 2018, the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) and SailZing, LLC partnered on…
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Our next series of rules articles cover Part 2, Section C – At Marks and Obstructions. Section C covers Rules 18, 19, and 20. Rule 18 – Mark-Room is complex, so we’ll cover it in three separate articles, starting with…
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Part 2 - When Boats Meet
Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024: Rule 17 – On the Same Tack, Proper Course
Rule 17 – On the Same Tack, Proper Course – is the fourth rule in Part 2, Section B of the Racing Rules of Sailing. This post covers what you need to know about Rule 17, with video, animations, questions…
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Rule 16 – Changing Course is the third rule in Part 2, Section B of the Racing Rules of Sailing. This post covers what you need to know about Rule 16, with video, animations, questions and answers, and links to…
