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Be alert for excessive gybing or pumping in the last 100 meters of the leg to

establish or break

Common infractions
Rocking
In light winds, repeated gybing clearly not in response to wind shifts or
tactical considerations.
Exaggerated rolling during gybing that propels the boat faster than it would
have done in the absence of the gybe.

Positioning of Jury boats

Always position one Jury boat near the front of the fleet. Often the same Jury
boat will follow the leaders throughout the race. Having a Jury boat near the
front will encourage good behavior by the leaders. This helps ensure that the
competitors will win or lose by fair sailing.

Both Jury boats should attempt to move within the fleet. If a Jury boat wants to
jump from the back of the fleet to the front, it should stay well clear of the fleet
before accelerating, both for safety and to minimize the impact of their wake on
the competitors. When moving at speed, try to find the speed at which the Jury
boat has the least wake. For many small powerboats, traveling at a

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