Question 1
Nearing the end of the downwind leg, A and X are overlapped on the same
tack; X is subject to rule 17 and is sailing her proper course. Soon her
proper course will be to gybe for the mark. When must she begin bearing
away to gybe?
Answer 1
X must bear away to gybe at the time she would have borne away to gybe
to finish as quickly as possible, had A not been there. If she clearly
delays beyond this time she breaks rule 17 by sailing above her proper
course.
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