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TR CALL D8

Rule 13 While Tacking

Question 1

B has sailed Y, both on port, beyond the layline to the windward mark to let
team-mates overtake. Eventually B starts to tack and Y does likewise, so that
they are both between head to wind and close-hauled on starboard at the same
time.

Before reaching close-hauled on starboard, B brings her rig upright and hits the
rig of Y. B protests. What should the call be?

Y3
B3

B2

Y2

B1

Y1

Answer 1

Penalize B. Because both boats are subject to rule 13, B has to keep clear of Y.

Question 2

Would the answer be the same if the boats were further away from the mark?

Answer 2

Yes.

[There is no call D9]

Section D - The Windward Leg