Section C – At marks and obstructions

A general introduction to Rule 18, where it fits into the bigger picture, its relationship with Rule 43, the meaning of mark-room and room and the concept of lanes…

Rule 18.1 is a rule that states when rule 18 applies and then list some scenarios where Rule 18 expressly does not applies. Prior to this, Section C also offers us…

Rule 18.2 is all about giving mark-room. The rule is in place because traffic around a mark can be hectic. Rule 18.2 gives specific rights and obligations to certain boats…

Rule 18.3 is all about safely rounding the windward mark where one boat is on port and the other on starboard leaving the mark on port…

Rule 18.4 is all about the leeward mark and boats sailing their proper course. This means not sailing further from the mark than is required…