1) Have/make fun, it's a race with friends, keep it fun
2)See rule number one when in doubt
3) Starboard tack has right of way over port tack boats
4)Windward gives way to leeward boat
5)Inside boat has room at the mark except at the start, at the start, the close hauled boat can not be forced below it's course to start (no barging) it is really an extension of #4
6)Clear ahead has right of way
7)If you foul another boat do a penalty circle turn as soon as safe to do so. If you damaged another boat, retire and render aid.

Alway wear a life jacket
9)render aid to fellow competitors in need
10)Always check in and out with the race committee and thank them for what they do