Question 1
A and X are approaching the starting line to start with A clear ahead
and to leeward of X. X establishes an overlap to windward between A and
the committee boat. At position 3 A luffs, hailing 'No room'. X responds
to the luff, and in so doing makes contact with the committee boat. X
protests. What should the call be?
Answer 1
Neither rule 18 nor rule 19 applies when boats are approaching a starting
mark to start. A is therefore not required to give X room to pass the
committee boat. However rule 16.1 requires A to give X room to keep clear
when she changes course. When A changes course after position 2 she fails
to give X room to keep clear.
Penalize A.
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