Question
At the start, boat A has been near head to wind on starboard tack for
some time, and has lost steerage way. She returns to a close-hauled course
by repeatedly yanking the tiller to windward. Another boat protests. What
should the call be?
Answer
A breaks no rule. She is above close-hauled and is moving slowly, and
her 'sculling' movements are to turn the boat to a close-hauled course.
This is specifically permitted by rule 42.3(d).
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