Question 1
A and X are separated and not on a collision course. X intends to tack
but after passing head to wind she loses way. Before X is on a close-hauled
course, A bears away onto a collision course with X. X is unable to take
any avoiding action that would prevent contact if A were to stop bearing
away. However, A bears away continuously and passes astern of X. A protests.
What should the call be?
Answer 1
No penalty. A’s change of course at position 1 requires her to give
X room to keep clear (rule 16.1). Because X has lost way, she does not
have room to keep clear if A maintains her course. A complies with rule
16.1 by bearing away further.
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