What are the basic rules of sailing?

Rule 1: When you are on the same tack as the other boat, the leeward boat has the right-of-way. Rule 2: When you are on opposite tacks, the starboard tack boat has the right-of-way. Rule 3: If you are overtaking the other boat, or it is overtaking you, the boat ahead (the overtaken boat) has the right-of-way.

How many sailing rules are there?

91 rules
In total there are 91 rules but (since the major simplification in 1997) only 15 rules govern what boats do when they meet on the water (part 2 rules).

How are sailing races scored?

The overall aim in Olympic sailing is to score as few points as possible. In this low-point scoring system, competitors/crews will record a point per position. For example, the winner(s) of each race will be awarded one (1) point, the second-placed competitor/crew will win two points, and so on.

How does team racing work sailing?

Team racing is an exciting and sociable sailing format in which a team of sailors work together to try and establish an overall winning combination for their team over their opposition. Team races are fast and furious and reward good starting, boat speed, boat handling, rules knowledge and team work skills.

What is Rule 14 head on situation?

(a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.

What is barging in sailboat racing?

Note: The term ‘barging’ is not used in The Racing Rules of Sailing. The term is commonly used to refer to the situation where a leeward boat is holding her course and a windward boat sails between the committee boat and the leeward boat and either hits the leeward boat or forces her to bear off to avoid contact.

What is a sailing team called?

A sailing team’s name can differ among boat types. Normally they are called a crew, specifically on crew boats where the members are very close together and are forced to work as a team more than any other boat.

What is a team race in Nitro type?

Teams are groups of racers who have the same tag in front of their display name. Joining a team is optional.