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Question 2
Will the answer be different if the contact occurs before Y reaches head to
wind?
Answer 2
Y breaks rule 17.
In addition, if B is able to respond to the change of course by Y, but fails to do
so and does not keep clear, then she breaks rule 11. Penalize both boats.
However, if Y's alteration of course does not give B room to keep clear, then Y
also breaks rule 16.1. Penalize Y only.
A boat 'sails astern' (reference rule 17) of another boat if, while sailing on either
tack, she becomes wholly behind a line abeam from the aftermost point of the
other's hull and equipment.
Section D - The Windward Leg