On August 11, 1979, 303 yachts set sail in the Fastnet Race, but a sudden storm turned the competition into chaos. Over the next days, 24 yachts were abandoned, 5 sank, 136 sailors were rescued, and ...

The Coast Guard’s Rules of Navigation, which dictate maritime law, stipulate who has the right of way in the waterways and set forth conditions for lookouts on vessels.