> Does the windward boat have to give way, as doing so causes it
 > to have to cause it's sails to go into a luff and lose its
 > proper course to the line and lose speed?
I believe that the rules state that there is no proper course until the race
actually starts (the gun/flag).... I can't remember the exact rule since I 
store the rulebook in the boat next to the red flag 
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