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redback
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Topic: Tacking on a lee bow Posted: 22 Jan 05 at 6:40pm |
Just a thought. Under the new rules you are not allowed to tack under a starboard tackers lee bow and then luff if you are within 2 boat lengths of the mark. This used to be a very powerful tactical move and a good way of getting into the starboard tack layline parade without suffering from having to join it early. These days you can tack into a lee bow position as long as the starboard tacker does not have to luff above "close hauled" - so if he has overstood you can still do it. But what many don't realise is that you can still do the old tactic outside the 2 boats lengths. Beware it's still a pretty devastating move at 3 boat lengths! Am I right? |
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redback
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 05 at 10:01pm |
I've just looked up the rule, 13 WHILE TACKING After a boat passes head to wind, she shall keep clear of other boats until she ison a close-hauled course. During that time rules 10, 11 and 12 do not apply. ....... My interpretation is that you have to get onto a close hauled course before you can luff. It used to be that once the sail had filled the other boat had to keep clear.Edited by redback |
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Garry
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 05 at 10:46pm |
Don't forget the other boat also has to have the opportunity to keep clear. Also if you have tacked into a lee bow position the overlap wasn't established from astern and so you are only allowed to luff to your proper course!
I think? Edited by Garry |
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