2. 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
5. The start of the race
•3 minute •1 minute •Start 0 minutes
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6. The start line
• 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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
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10. Rules of Sailing
• Mark Rounding
• Overtaking to Leeward
• Overtaking to Windward
• Room to Keep Clear
• Starboard Port Rule
• Windward - Leeward Rule
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11. 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
