Team Race - CALL D 08      

Rule 13 While Tacking

Question 1
X has sailed A, both on port, beyond the layline to the windward mark to let team-mates overtake. Eventually X starts to tack and A does likewise, so that they are both between head to wind and close-hauled on starboard at the same time.
Before reaching close-hauled on starboard, X brings her rig upright and hits the rig of A. X protests. What should the call be?

Answer 1
Penalize X. Because both boats are subject to rule 13, X has to keep clear of A.

Question 2
Would the answer be the same if the boats were further away from the mark?

Answer 2
Yes.