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You Had Right of Way — and You Were Still Wrong

Starboard had right of way but changed course without giving room — still wrong.

The Windward Mistake That Costs You the Race

Same tack, overlapped — the windward boat must keep clear, every time.

The Port-Tack Mistake That Costs You the Race

Port tack meets starboard — one boat has to give way. Most beginners get this wrong.