Windward Rules Academy exists to make the Racing Rules of Sailing accessible to every sailor — not just the lawyers and judges.
The Racing Rules of Sailing are complex, layered, and often misunderstood. Most sailors learn them through hearsay on the dock, or by losing protests they should have won. We believe you deserve better than that.
Our courses are written for real racers — club sailors, one-design competitors, offshore crews — who want to compete with confidence and race with integrity. No legalese. No ambiguity. Just clear, structured knowledge grounded in the official RRS 2021–2024.
Whether you're preparing for your first protest hearing, studying for a race officer qualification, or simply want to understand what happened at the last mark, Windward Rules Academy is built for you.
Our Principles
Accuracy above all
Every rule is cited precisely. We never speculate — if it's in a course, it's grounded in the RRS or World Sailing case law.
Plain language, not simplification
We decode the rules without distorting them. You'll understand the nuance, not just the summary.
Built for the real race course
All examples come from the scenarios you'll actually encounter — not invented edge cases.