Sailboat Racing Tips: Room at the Leeward Mark

Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explains how best to handle a leeward mark rounding when there's uncertainty-or even disagreement-with another competitor about room and rights.

[@stevelowe5985]

Brilliant explanation and discussion, great attitude. I too will adopt this approach, thank you

[@spelunkerd]

I sure like his attitude, it would be nice to hear more.

[@jordanharkness]

If a shorter boat is approaching a mark ahead, with a long boat coming behind, how far away is the 3 boat length zone? E.g a Melges 24 is ahead with some 50' boat behind, does the overlap get established at 72' or 150' circle?

[@casatv8916]

What about boats on different tacks inside the zone?