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Rule 42.3(d) Propulsion; Exceptions

Question

At the start, boat Y has been near head to wind on starboard tack for some time,
and has lost steerage way. She returns to a close-hauled course by repeatedly
yanking the tiller to windward. Another boat protests. What should the call be?

Answer

Y breaks no rule. She is above close-hauled and is moving slowly, and her
'sculling' movements are to turn the boat to a close-hauled course. This is
specifically permitted by rule 42.3(d).

Repeated movements of the helm that are either forceful or that propel the boat
forward or prevent her from moving astern break rule 42.2(d). However,
sculling to turn a nearly stationary boat from above close-hauled onto a close-
hauled course is permitted.

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