Question
A and X are overlapped, broad reaching on port tack towards a leeward
mark which is to be left to port. A has no proper course restriction,
and is steering a course approximately 1½ lengths to windward of
the mark. A maintains her course until she is 1½ lengths from the
mark, then gybes to give X room. X protests. What should the call be?
Answer
Penalize A.
Rule 18 starts to apply when one boat enters the zone. From that moment
A must sail a course to give X mark-room . By maintaining her course to
position 2, A breaks rule 18.2(b). Penalize A.
It is not significant whether or not X hails for room.
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