When the RC boat flies the blue flag, it
is on station at the finish line.
At CYC, the line is now open, meaning you
may sail across it as part of another leg, even if you aren’t in the
process of starting or finishing.
There’s a time limit associated with most
races. This may come into play
if the wind dies.
As you’re sailing the downwind leg before
the upwind leg to the finish, scout the wind conditions, assuming
you’ll be sailing over the same waters to get to the finish.
See if you can tell if one end of the line is favored (further
downwind) for their finish.