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Ten Racing Rule Commandments:
1) Port keeps clear of starboard.
2) Windward keeps clear of leeward.
3) The boat astern keeps clear of the boat ahead.
4) A boat Tacking or Jibing keeps clear of one that is not.
5) Avoid collisions. Racing Rules are defensive to prevent collisions not offensive racing tactics.
6) If you gain right of way or change course, give the other boat time to keep clear.
7) The inside boat(s) at four boat lengths from the mark is entitled to room to round the mark.
8) A boat that is backing up or not racing keeps clear.
9) If you have violated a rule, take a penalty
10) It is better to give way than to spend hours in a protest room.
Adapted from the
Pennbrooke Fairways Model Yacht Club