Sailboat Racing Tips: Rules at the Mark

Mike Ingham breaks down the essentials of how the Racing Rules of Sailing apply at the weather and leeward mark.

[@Masus04]

At the bottom mark, port tackers usually come at an angle. Am I right in assuming that basically any starboard tacker that can make it in time would have an overlap and therefore be entitled to room? Assuming nobody has to wait for a long time

[@charliedeanbott]

The bottom mark tactical rounding interpretation you've described of rule 18.4 is questionable.

[@lindamenzel566]

Good information but I wish you could get to the "meat of the matter" earlier, and be a bit more organized with your presentation. Thanks.