Today’s Trivia: Safety Rules
July 21, 2025
The Racing Rules of Sailing begin with safety. What is the very first rule listed as 1.1 in the handbook?A) Fair sailing (no unsportsmanlike conduct
The Racing Rules of Sailing begin with safety. What is the very first rule listed as 1.1 in the handbook?A) Fair sailing (no unsportsmanlike conduct
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