Do I have to round a limit mark at the finish before I've finished?
No — under Rule 28.1 and the definition Sail the Course, you finish the instant any part of your boat crosses the finish line. A limit mark sitting on the far side of the line doesn't begin, bound or end your last leg, so it has no required side — leave it either side. (World Sailing Case 58.)
📖 Want Rule 28 in your pocket? The Racing Rules Companion 2025-2028 is a spiral-bound quick reference to the current rules. (affiliate link)
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- Ronstan Clear Start race timer — A countdown timer made for sailing starts.
- Racing Rules Companion 2025-2028 by Bryan Willis — Spiral-bound pocket guide to the current rules.
- The Sail Racing Bible — A complete guide to dinghy racing.
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