Sailing 101

Model yachting clubs associated with the AMYA sail in accordance with the Racing Rules of Sailing. These rules, with very few and minor modifications, are the same rules used in all international sailboat racing.

The rules necessitate the development of a dynamic strategy in order to position your boat in the optimal location on the course to take advantage of changing winds and the competitive spirit of the other skippers.

To be able to take advantage of the rules and the strategy, knowledge of the theory of lift, center of effort, sail shape, drag, etc. is a significant plus.

Sailing alone can be a lot of fun without rules, strategy, or knowledge of what make the boat move, but when sailing in a fleet, knowledge means safety as well as winning.