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After graduating from Harvard Business School, Shelby Bryan focused on building mobile and tech companies throughout his 40-year career. To strike work-life balance, Shelby Bryan managed to wind down through sports and recreation. One activity he is fond of is sailboat racing.
Like any sport, sailboat racing also has a set of rules to keep the game safe and to administer sportsmanship. Some of the basic rules are:
1. Over early – All parts of the boat must be behind the start line prior the signal to begin, or else it will be marked over early and will be required to restart the race.
2. Right-of-way – Leeward and starboard tack boats have the right-of-way. Since they are at an advantageous position, they should give windward boats and pork tack boats time and enough space to safely maneuver.
3. Buoy room – All leeward boats should make room—about two boat lengths—for overlapping boats on the inside. This ensures safe maneuvering while making a pass at any mark, excluding the starting mark.
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