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Rule 17 On the Same Tack; Proper Course
Rule 18.1 When Rule 18 Applies
Definitions Overlap

Question 1

Y and B are overlapped and approaching a leeward mark that is to be left to
port. Rule 17 does not apply to Y. At position 3, B luffs and breaks the overlap.
At position 4, B gybes onto port and, before she changes tack, the boats become
overlapped again. Y maintains her course and hails ‘Starboard’. B gybes to
keep clear. There is a valid protest. What should the call be?

B

Y

Answer 1

No penalty. B bears away before gybing at position 4, and creates a new
overlap. For a very short time B and Y are on the same tack, during which time
Y is required by rule 17 not to sail above her proper course. When almost
immediately thereafter B changes tack (position 4), rule 17 ceases to apply and
remains inapplicable while the boats remain overlapped.

Question 2

Would the answer be the same if neither boat were in the zone?

Answer 2

Yes

Section J - The Leeward Mark