Racing Rules:

Proposed IOD Ten Racing Commandments

(1) Port keeps clear of starboard.	(6) If you gain right of way or change course, give the other boat time to keep clear
(2) Windward keeps clear of leeward	(7) The inside boat(s) at the zone around the mark is entitled to room to round the mark
(3) The boat astern keeps clear of the boat ahead	(8) A boat that is backing up or not racing keeps clear
(4) A boat tacking or jibing keeps clear of one that is not	(9) If you have violated a rule, take a penalty
(5) Avoid collisions! The racing rules are defensive to prevent collisions, not offensive racing tactics	(10) It is better to give way than to spend hours in a protest room.

Charlie Cook Seminar February 28, 2009
	Charley is one of 10 people in the World holding all three of these certifications: ISAF International Judge, ISAF International Umpire, and ISAF International Race Officer
ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012
	Published by ISAF (UK) Ltd., Southampton, UK
ISAF Case Book 2009-2012
	Interpretations of the Racing Rules, International Sailing Federation, February 2009 Important findings
Important findings
	US Olympic Committee Decision from February 20, 2009   The United States Olympic Committee (USCO) panel unanimously held that US Sailing’s protest and redress system violates the Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 1978 and USCO bylaws. This decision could change the way sailing boat races are run in the US.
	Q&A 2009 04 April (courtesy of Charley Cook)   Note especially a discussion about a trailing boat establishing an overlap on an intermediate boat at the 3 length zone. The answer is 2009-24.