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to start at the far end of the starting line might break rule 42 in an effort to
traverse the line quickly.
Signal penalties as soon after the incident as practical. Do not wait for the
starting signal.
A penalized boat must sail well clear of other boats, and perform both
turns promptly to take her penalty.
I.8.1.1 Start
Penalties must be signaled quickly; therefore, the Jury boat must stay
clear of other competing boats.
Common infractions:
Sculling just prior to the starting signal
Repeated rocking/pumping by body movement that rolls the boat or
fans the sails, at the start.
Rocking before the start as a boat tries to propel itself from the
“second row” into the “first row"
One roll of the starting line clearly propelling the boat - BASIC 4
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