720° Turns vs. the 20% Rule: Alternative Penalties

Detailed analysis of alternative penalty systems for sailing infractions. The author surveys skipper preferences on the 720° Turns approach versus the 20% Automatic Penalty, finding divided opinion among respondents with valid arguments on both sides.

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• penalty systems
• 720° turns
• 20% rule
• sailing rules
• infractions
• survey