Section L - Other Rules
MR CALL L5
Rule C2.17 (42.2(d)), Prohibited Actions
Question
The boats are approaching the starting line to start.
Blue is head to wind and then bears away hard by repeatedly moving her helm until
she reaches a course that is more than ninety degrees from the true wind just before
position 3. Should the umpires take any action?
Answer
If the umpires are certain the repeated movement of the helm is to propel Blue
forward, they should penalize Blue under rule C2.17 (42.2(d)); otherwise they
should take no action.
Note: Because rule C2.17 changes rule 42.2(d), World Sailing rule 42 interpretations
with regard to sculling do not apply for match racing.