"The rules are aimed at that, making boats stay clear and out of trouble. Having had at length discussions with match racing on-water judges who do the World Match Racing Tour and the AC, this is the intent and purpose of the rules."
It doesn't seem to be working. If it is, why all the questions?
Have you looked through the various online rules tutorials available? The UK Halsey one on Rolf's link is quite good, and BMW Oracle has a good one too (match racing focus, but still applies to fleet racing).
