Over Early? The Moment You Back Up, You Have No Rights
Backing a sail makes you the keep-clear boat under Rule 21.3.
Go deeper: books and gear
- Ronstan Clear Start race timer — A countdown timer made for sailing starts.
- The Rules in Practice 2025-2028 by Bryan Willis — Situations round the racecourse, worked through for the current rules.
- Tactics Made Simple by Jon Emmett — Racing tactics, explained simply.
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