Question 1
On a beat to windward, X is ahead of A on port tack. Y is on starboard
tack on a collision course with X. A is keeping clear by sailing to pass
astern of Y. When 3 lengths from X, Y bears away to a collision course
with A. A tacks and protests. What should the call be?
Answer 1
When Y changes course A does not immediately need to change course, so
Y does not break rule 16.2. No penalty.
Question 2
When Y passes astern of X, there is contact. A protests. What should the call
be?
Answer 2
When there is contact between team-mates, the one that has broken a rule is penalized
(rule D1.2(a) does not apply because there is contact). In this case X breaks
rule 10. Penalize X.