Question 2
The situation is the same except that X by luffing slightly is able to
avoid the pontoon. X calls for room to tack. A replies 'No, you can luff
slightly'. X does this and protests.
What should the call be?
Answer 2
Penalize both boats. Rule 20.1 requires A to act in response to the hail.By
not doing so she breaks rule 20.1(b). In addition, because X does not
need to make a substantial course change to avoid the pontoon, X breaks
rule 20.3 by hailing for room to tack.
If instead A tacks and protests, then X breaks rule 20.3 and A breaks
no rule.
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