Fleet racing

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Fleet racing
The start of a fleet race
Highest governing bodyWorld Sailing
Characteristics
ContactNo
TypeOutdoor, Aquatic

Fleet racing is a form of competitive

match racing and team racing.[1]

Fleet racing can take place in two main formats. In the

Volvo Ocean Race
).

The rules for fleet racing are set by World Sailing and can be supplemented by race-specific rules set by the organisers of a particular race.[3] Contraventions of the rules are resolved either by a boat voluntarily taking a penalty during the race, or by protest lodged and heard after the race. The rules of match racing, on the other hand, are normally enforced by umpires issuing penalties during a race.[4]

Fleet racing involves fewer strategic and tactical considerations for the sailor than match racing.[5] In fleet racing, the most important factor in the outcome of a race is usually the speed of each boat.[3] Three-time Olympic sailing gold medallist Ben Ainslie, who made a foray into match racing for the 2007 America's Cup, has described the differences between fleet racing and match racing as "huge".[6]

In the 2008 Olympics, all eleven sailing events were One-Design fleet races.[7] On the other hand, the America's Cup is sailed as a series of match races.[3]

References

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  4. ^ Woodget, Bea (11 June 2010). ""Match Racing" – Part II: What is Match Racing?". SL Sailing. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
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  6. British Broadcasting Corporation
    . 19 May 2005. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  7. ^ "Sailing". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
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