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Basic Traffic Rules of the Waterway for Sailboats

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Traffic rules prevent accidents on land — and on water. Just because you're sailing on open water doesn't mean you can disobey simple traffic rules. The rules of the water actually call for more consideration than rules of the asphalt, so bear the following conventions in mind as you sail:

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J.J. Fetter is a two-time Olympic medalist and a world sailing champion. She was the first woman elected into the Sailing World Hall of Fame, in 2005, and she was inducted into the U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2015.

Peter Isler is a world-renowned sailor, sports commentator, and writer. He has sailed and won races all over the world and continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge of this diverse sport.