The Sailing RaceAs our ‘new to sailing’ series continues, we take you step-by-step through the essential elements of the sailing race1 Introducing the courseWe normally sail one or more laps around a series of markers 2 The start and finishA good start counts for much more time than you'd think 3 The ‘Racing Rules of Sailing’Avoiding collisions, and who has right-of-way 4 Sailing instructionsMore rules, specific to the area of water you are racing in 5 PenaltiesBoats who acknowledge infringing a rule can take a penalty, to save being disqualified 6 Who organises racing?Mainly organised and run on a 'grassroots' basis by the members 7 Your first raceDon't worry if there is any shouting! Some competitors get rather excited |