The Rabbit is protected by the RIB so will have at least a tack advantage. This method eliminates choosing which side of the line is favored, but you will have to decide which side of the course is. If you start early and want to go right you will have all kinds of starboard boats to deal with as they are on equal footing with a Rabbit start.
This is a tricky start to get used to if you have not done it before. We use it for practice days with 5 to 7 boats on the water and no committee.
If the line is established by a boat on port tack as he moves up the course close hauled - technically no side of the start line is favored...right? I mean as long as the mark is pretty square to the starting area.
