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Rule 17 On the Same Tack; Proper Course, Leeward Boat
Rule 21.2 Penalty Turns
Definitions Obstruction
Definitions Proper Course

Question 1
A is ahead of B and X, and is taking a penalty turn. B and X, both sailing proper courses, are overlapped, and B may sail above her proper course. B and A will make contact if B maintains her course. B luffs X when they are three lengths from A, and as a result B and X pass astern of A. X protests. What should the call be?

Answer 1
No penalty. B is entitled to luff and sail above her proper course.


Question 2
If the circumstances are the same except that B does not have luffing rights, what should the call be?

Answer 2
A is a keep clear boat and not an obstruction to B nor X. B is not entitled to sail above her proper course. However, in the absence of X, B would still have luffed, so she does not break rule 17 by luffing. No penalty.