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Rule 17 On the Same Tack; Proper Course
Definitions Proper Course

Question 1

Nearing the end of the downwind leg, B and Y are overlapped on the same tack;
B is subject to rule 17 and is sailing her proper course. Soon her proper course
will be to gybe for the mark. When must she begin bearing away to gybe?

B1 Y1 Lay-line

B2 Y2

Proper course
to next mark

Answer 1

B must bear away to gybe at the time she would have borne away to gybe to
finish as quickly as possible, had Y not been there. If she clearly delays beyond
this time she breaks rule 17 by sailing above her proper course.

Question 2

When B is clearly beyond the layline Y protests. What should the call be?

Answer 2

Penalize B. B breaks rule 17.

In cases where there is doubt whether or not B is beyond the layline: no penalty.

Section G - The Run