Respect the two-boat circle rule at mark roundings. Forcing yourself between the mark and another speeding boat puts you at unnecessary risk. Steer aggressively and make deliberate course changes to signal to the other boats that you have seen them. Stay on top of the main and jib sheets so you can ease them quickly, if necessary, to give the skipper greater control of the helm. Be mobile in the cockpit to increase your visibility and awareness of your surroundings.
Most collisions occur when people see the problem too late and have little time to react.
Race according to your goals. If you re out there for fun with family there is no reason to be so aggressive that you put yourself in dangerous situations. A bad collision can send people overboard and to the hospital. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .