Racing Rules: proper course again

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proper course again

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Topic: proper course again

Posted By: piglet
Subject: proper course again
Date Posted: 09 Jun 15 at 8:39pm

Jeffers wrote in another thread:
Do remember that if a boat establishes an overlap to leeward from astern is it their proper course and not your proper course that counts so assymetrics sailing a hot angles can still push you up.

If boat L establishes an overlap on boat W from clear astern within 2 boat lengths to leeward of W, then L must not sail above HER proper course.
I get that now, but WHAT IF:
Boat L establishes the overlap on boat W from clear astern OUTSIDE 2 boat lengths to leeward?
Is it R11 and can L luff W?

Thanks in advance as always.

Replies:

Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 09 Jun 15 at 8:39pm

Yes

Posted By: Brass
Date Posted: 09 Jun 15 at 11:39pm

Consider the structure of RRS Part 2 When Boats Meet:

Section A (rules 10 to 13) Right of Way;

Section B (rules 14 to 17) General Limitations;

Section C (rules 18 to 21) At Marks and Obstructions; and

Section D (rules 22 to 24) Other Rules.

There's always a give way boat, and there's always a right of way boat entitled to be kept clear of.

Then you have the limitations.