Rule 15

   Having just read Mark Rushalls pre race rule explanation in Y & Y i wondered if someone could clarify something. The situation is as follows; i am lining up on starboard in the last minute before the start. As I'm close to the line i am virtually stationary with sails flapping- A boat approaches from behind and leeward and establishes an overlap. According to rule 15 he has to give me the opportunity to keep clear : However as a boat with a long narrow keel/centreboard i can't sheet in otherwise i will drift sideways and touch the boat to leeward ; and without any forward momentum i can't tack, So my only option would be to bear away but i can't because he is now occupying the space. So my question is what are my alternatives and what exactly entitlement does Rule 15 give me ??

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	Having just read Mark Rushalls pre race rule explanation in Y & Y i wondered if someone could clarify something. The situation is as follows; i am lining up on starboard in the last minute before the start. As I'm close to the line i am virtually stationary with sails flapping- A boat approaches from behind and leeward and establishes an overlap. According to rule 15 he has to give me the opportunity to keep clear : However as a boat with a long narrow keel/centreboard i can't sheet in otherwise i will drift sideways and touch the boat to leeward ; and without any forward momentum i can't tack, So my only option would be to bear away but i can't because he is now occupying the space. So my question is what are my alternatives and what exactly entitlement does Rule 15 give me ??