well, I dont recon (omg, I justed used the word recon. sigh... the south is rubbing off on me) I dont suppose knowing too much about the specific boat is realy necessary. keep the wind at as close to 90 degrees to the sails as possible, and remember. if it''s not parked, towing something, or bigger than your appartment building, you realy did have right of way while you were dodging to miss them
In all seriousness, I took an ASA "basic keel boat" course, and it was alot of fun. Should be perfect for that type of boat. Myself, I own one of those huge 19'' sloops. =)
Fair winds and following seas.
-- James