Regatta Guide
Five Common Regatta Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Over-early starts, mid-line sag, missed shifts, poor laylines, and rule fouls — the avoidable losses every newer racer makes.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · Jun 5, 2026 · 6 min read
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How sailboat races are run, scored, and won.
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Sailing Race Flags: A Quick Reference
AP, X, individual recall, general recall, postponement, abandonment — what each flag means and what to do.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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The Regatta Starting Sequence Explained
Five minutes, four minutes, one minute, go. What each flag means and what to do at each step.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · Jun 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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How Regatta Scoring Works
Low-point scoring, throwouts, and tiebreakers — the math behind the trophy.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · May 30, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Is a Regatta? How Sailboat Races Are Organized
A regatta is a series of races run over one or more days, scored together to produce an overall winner. Here is how the structure works.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · May 28, 2026 · 6 min read