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TR CALL G7

Rule 10 On Opposite Tacks
Rule 15 Acquiring Right of Way
Rule 16.2 Changing Course

Question 1

B and Y are on opposite tacks on a run. Y crosses ahead of B on port, bears
away and gybes onto starboard. At the same time B bears away and gybes onto
port. B is crossing astern of Y, but Y bears away again causing B immediately to
luff to avoid contact. B protests. What should the call be?

QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 QUESTION 3

B1
B1
B1

Y1
B2 Y1 B2 B2
Y1
B3
Y2
Y2 Y2
B3 B3
B4
Y3
Y3
Y3
Y4

Answer 1

Penalize Y.
Y acquires right of way through her own actions, and must initially give B room
to keep clear. Y gives B room: at position 2 B is keeping clear of, and crossing,
Y. When Y alters course after position 2, B has to change course immediately to
continue to keep clear. Y breaks rule 16.2.

Question 2

The circumstances are similar except that initially Y is on starboard and B on
port tack. Both boats bear away and gybe simultaneously. B has to alter course
to avoid Y. B protests. What should the call be?

Section G - The Run