Question
Blue and Yellow approach one another on a windward leg. As Yellow
bears away to pass Blue's stern, Blue luffs. Yellow attempts to bear away
more but there is contact between the port quarter of Blue and the bow
of Yellow. There is a Y flag. What should the call be?
Answer
Provided the umpires are satisfied that Yellow was keeping clear before
Blue luffed, Blue broke rule 16.1 by changing course without giving Yellow
room. Penalize Blue. |