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Rule 22.2 Taking a Penalty
Rule 44.2 One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
Rule D2.3 Penalties Initiated by an Umpire

Question 1

How will the umpires decide that a boat has taken a penalty correctly under rule
44.2?

Answer 1

A boat takes a penalty correctly when, as soon as possible after an incident or
after being penalized by the umpires, she first sails well clear and then makes
the required number of turns. The answers below clarify these requirements.

Question 2

A and B are opponents of Y. Rule 17 does not apply to Y who has
acknowledged breaking a rule while rounding the mark and has clearly indicated
that she will take a penalty. A has to alter course and slow down to avoid Y and
protests. What should the call be?

A

Y

B

Section L - Other Rules