Round the buoys: sailing downwind
Article Abstract:
Sailboat racing rules governing boats when they round the buoys and onto the first free leg are presented. Situations concerning boat-to-boat encounters are given so that sailors who are racing or want to race can avoid rule violations.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
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Round the buoys: the jibe mark
Article Abstract:
Rules on how sailboats should approach and round the jibe mark are explained. The boats use conventional spinnaker poles and make end-for-end jibes.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
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