Question 1
Before the start A and X, reaching on starboard tack, approach an anchored
boat. When A reaches the two-length zone, she is clear ahead of X. A passes
to windward of it, bears away alongside it, then gybes in order to sail
around its stern. Very soon after A gybes, X is still on starboard and
gains a small inside overlap. X changes course trying to avoid contact
with A but there is contact. There is a protest. What should the call
be?
Answer 1
Penalize A. When A gybes in position 2, she gives up right-of-way. Therefore
rule 15 does not apply. From position 3 A is required to keep clear of
X and fails to do so.