Racing – Marblehead IOD Fleet

Marblehead Fleet Perpetual Awards

Port stays clear of starboard
Windward keeps clear of leeward.
The boat astern keeps clear of the boat ahead.
A boat tacking or jibing keeps clear of one that is not.
Avoid collisions! The racing rules are defensive to prevent collisions, not offensive racing tactics.
If you gain right-of-way or change course, give the other boat time to keep clear.
The inside boat(s) at the zone around the mark is entitled to room to round the mark.
A boat that is backing up or not racing keeps clear.
It is better to give way than to spend hours in a protest room.