Question 1
A and X are overlapped on starboard tack on a very broad reach. A is subject
to rule 17. Without changing course, A gybes, allowing her boom to go
right across and her sail to fill on the new tack. She then immediately
gybes back and luffs X. X responds to the luff and protests. What should
the call be?
Answer 1
No penalty.
Because A’s sail fills in a running position after the gybe, she
is sailing by the lee, and has therefore changed tack and rule 17 ceases
to apply.
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