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Rules for Spectator Fleet

Spectators can have a wonderful day at a regatta, or they and the racing yachts can have an awful day!!! It all depends on how spectator boats position themselves. Here are some basic rules (a bit like whale watching!):


  • Spectator boats should be at least 100 yards away from a racing yacht.
  • Spectator boats should avoid placing themselves between the wind and the racing boat.
  • Spectator boats are best placed well clear of the start and finish line, and in no case should be in front or behind the start/finish line.
  • Spectator boats should place themselves well away of the upwind mark and well downwind of the downwind mark. These marks are exciting positions to watch a race from.
  • Spectator boats should avoid cutting across boats that are racing.
  • At all times, spectator boats should WATCH THEIR WAKE, especially in light wind.