Section A - Definitions and Fundamentals
MR CALL A2
Rule 10, On Opposite Tacks
Rule 16.1, Changing Course
Question 1
Yellow and Blue approach each other. As they pass, Blue is keeping clear to leeward.
Yellow luffs and as a result Blue is unable to respond to keep clear. The stern of
Yellow makes contact with the port side of Blue. Flag Y is displayed. What should
the call be?
Answer 1
Penalize Yellow. Yellow breaks rule 16.1 by changing course without giving Blue
room to keep clear.
Question 2
Yellow and Blue approach each other. As they pass, Blue is keeping clear to
windward. Yellow bears away. Blue is unable to respond and there is contact. Flag
Y is displayed. What should the call be?
Answer 2
Penalize Yellow. Yellow breaks rule 16.1 by changing course without giving Blue
room to keep clear.