Question 1
A and X, close-hauled on port tack, approach the starboard tack layline
near the windward mark. A is subject to rule 17. Both boats sail beyond
the layline, and are clearly over-standing the mark. A luffs and is then
forced to bear away to avoid contact with X who has held her course. There
is a protest. What should the call be?
Answer 1
Penalize X. When A luffs it is clear that her proper course is to luff
in order to tack towards the mark. A gives X room to keep clear as required
by rule 16.1. A is then unable to sail her new course without the need
to take avoiding action. X does not keep clear and breaks rule 11.
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