Question 1
A and X are overlapped and approaching a leeward mark that is to be left
to port. A is entitled to sail above her proper course. At position 3,
X luffs and breaks the overlap. At position 4, X gybes onto port and,
before she changes tack, the boats become overlapped again. A maintains
her course and hails “Starboard”. X gybes to keep clear. There
is a valid protest. What should the call be?
Answer 1
No penalty. X bears away before gybing at position 4, and creates a new
overlap. For a very short time X and A are on the same tack, during which
time A is required by rule 17 not to sail above her proper course. When
almost immediately thereafter X changes tack (position 4), rule 17 ceases
to apply and remains inapplicable while the boats remain overlapped.
Question 2
Would the answer be the same if neither boat were in the zone?
Answer 2
Yes
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