This category covers the racing rules of sailing, with explanations, quizzes, and links to resources to help you better understand and apply the rules. Â We also have a special subcategory for sportsmanship.
Rule 42, Propulsion, addresses permitted and non-permitted ways to affect the boat’s speed while racing. For this post, we assembled […]
Rule 42 – Propulsion: Part 2 of 2: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Rule 42, Propulsion, addresses permitted and non-permitted ways to affect the boat’s speed while racing. Propulsion is sometimes referred to
Rule 42 – Propulsion: Part 1 of 2: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Summary of racing sailing scoring notations and abbreviations used in racing sailing scoring along with scoring notes.
Sailing Scoring Notations Read Post »
What is regatta etiquette in sailing? An internet search might lead you to think it’s the fancy stuff – proper
Regatta Etiquette – Nine “Commandments” Read Post »
In this article, we’ll highlight rules 61 – 63 regarding protests, hearings, redress from a sailor’s point of view. These
Protests, Hearings, and Redress: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Part 4 (Rules 40 – 56) of the Racing Rules of Sailing covers other requirements while racing. In this article,
Exoneration and Penalties – Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Part 3 (Rules 25 – 37) of the Racing Rules of Sailing covers conduct of a race. These rules are
Conduct of a Race: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Section D, Other Rules, is the final section of Part 2, When Boats Meet. Section D contains rules 21-23 addressing
Rules 21-23 – Keeping Clear, Avoiding, Interfering: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Think you know the race signals? Here are some activities to challenge yourself. We’ve updated the material to include the
Race Signals 2021-2024: Summary, Quiz, and Worksheet Read Post »
In this post, we discuss the rules related to room at obstructions – Rules 19 and 20. Rule 19 addresses
Rules 19-20 – Room at Obstructions: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Our third installment on Rule 18 – mark-room covers Rules 18.3 and 18.4, regarding passing head to wind in the
Rules 18.3 and 18.4 – Mark-Room 3: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Our second installment on mark-room is Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark-Room. We covered Rule 18.1 separately and we’ll update Rules
Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark-Room: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Our next series of rules articles cover Part 2, Section C – At Marks and Obstructions. Section C covers Rules
Rule 18.1 – When Mark-Room Applies: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Rule 17 – On the Same Tack, Proper Course – is the fourth rule in Part 2, Section B of
Rule 17 – On the Same Tack, Proper Course: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Rule 16 – Changing Course is the third rule in Part 2, Section B of the Racing Rules of Sailing.
Rule 16 – Changing Course: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Read Post »
Now that we’ve mastered the right of way rules, we need to learn the limitations on right of way boats.
