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The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) regulate the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. The RRS are revised and published every four years by World Sailing.

Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) in tacking duels

Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)

RRS 10: On opposite tacks

RRS 11: On the same tack, overlapped

RRS 12: On the same tack, not overlapped

RRS 13: While tacking

RRS 14: Avoiding contact

RRS 15: Acquiring right of way

RRS 16.1: Changing course

RRS 17: On same tack, proper course

RRS 18: Mark room and zones

RRS 18.1(a): Upwind mark room on opposite tack

RRS 18.1(a): Violation and protest

RRS 18.1(b): Mark room proper course

RRS 18.1(c): Mark room approaching and leaving

RRS 18.2(a): Giving Mark-Room

RRS 18.2(b): Giving Mark-Room

RRS 18.2(c): Giving Mark-Room

RRS 18.4: Mark room and gybing

RRS 21.1: Starting error

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