Race Clinic: Rules

Introduction to Yacht Racing Rules

Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 - 9:00 pm and

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Now in TWO Parts!

New to racing? Time to brush up on the rules? Are the rules overwhelming? This clinic introduces you to the basic rules you will need for club races: Safety, Port/Starboard, Leeward/Windward, Overtaking Boats, Room at the Mark. There will be Q&A session after the lecture.

Lecturer: Don Wieneke

Don has been racing on the Bay for over 30 years. He has been highly competitive in numerous classes and currently races Lulu, a J105. A US Sailing trained umpire and judge Don is well versed on rules and situations that challenge them on the racecourse.
Required for this clinic: Current rulebook. Can be purchased at WestMarine or online at US Sailing Store. Rules can be downloaded as PDF from http://www.sailing.org/rrs.  Racing Rules of Sailing 2009 - 2012