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Racing Rules Episode 2: The Start

by RYA 7 May 2020 16:58 BST
Racing Rules Episode 2: The Start © James Eaves

The second in a series of RYA Racing webinars explains the start including backing a sail, right of way and the pin end. The series consists of an introduction, the start, the windward leg, marks part 1, the run and finally marks part 2.

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