Match Race

A match race is a mode of conduct of a sailing regatta.

When two yachts sailing match race directly against each other. A race usually consists of several runs. The story of the match race is inextricably linked with the history of the America's Cup, which was decided almost from the beginning in a duel boat against boat.

The tactical situation in the match race is completely different than in the fleet race, where a whole fleet sailed against each other. Already in the pre-start, it is usually a boat possible to control the other, by itself holds the windward and on the starboard side and the opponent takes the wind. Thereby, even a slightly faster ship not overtake, especially if it is possible to maintain that control until the end of the race. The tactical duel is important, therefore, many of the best known sailors are match-race specialists.

Will be sailed in the normal case on a not too large railway (up to a few miles ), which is formed in each case a mark to leeward and a windward. To this must be limitations are for the start and finish line.

For major events are internationally recognized arbitrator, umpire called, used on the water. Your task is, so to decide on the authorization of protests of opponents directly and immediately on the water. Since her without delay decisions to be taken are mostly match decisively, only qualified umpires can make this work at the highest level.