Like any sport, sailing has its rules. Sailing is a non-contact sport and the rules of sailing can be a bit daunting to the beginner, but they are mostly logical. Here are some resources to help you:
https://www.sailingresources.org.au/rules-hub/rrs/
https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/
https://www.lifeofsailing.com/post/racing-signals-sailing-flag-meanings
https://game.finckh.net/indexe.htm
