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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.

B · Beginner · 5 rules · Step 1 of 4

Racing and scoring

  1. When has a sailing boat started, and when has it finished?A boat starts when any part of its hull crosses the start line towards the course at or after its starting signal, having been entirely behind the line.
  2. What does a boat have to do to complete the course?A boat must start, pass each mark on the required side and in the correct order, and finish.
  3. How do you win a sailing regatta?A regatta is a series of races and the lowest total wins.

The start and running a race

  1. How does a sailing race start?A race starts with a five-minute countdown of flags and sounds, the starting sequence.

When boats meet

  1. Who has right of way when two sailing boats are on opposite tacks?When boats are on opposite tacks, the one on port tack must keep clear of the one on starboard tack.
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