Avoid being blanketed.
Avoid the hopeless position.
Avoid being lee – bowed.
Start near the forward (upwind) end of the start line.
Ignore the position of the windward mark when deciding where to start (provided the first leg is a beat).
Keep in the front rank before the start.
Take a transit so you know when you are on the line.
Keep between your opponent and the next mark.
Off wind, keep your wind clear and try to sail straight for the next mark.
Owen