Rule 11 On the Same Tack, Overlapped
Rule 17 On the Same Tack; Proper Course, Leeward
Boat
Rule 19 Room to Pass an Obstruction
Question 1 Answer 1 |
Question 2
How close to the obstruction can X be before she makes her choice?
Answer 2
If X chooses to luff, she must be far enough from B to both keep clear of B
and give A room to keep clear under rule 16.1. If X chooses to gybe, she must
be far enough from B to give A room under rule 19.2(b) to pass on the same side
of B.