SECTION  D    -  OTHER RULES

When rule 21 or 22 applies between two boats, Section A rules do not.


21   STARTING ERRORS; TAKING PENALTIES; BACKING A SAIL

21.1   A boat sailing towards the pre-start side of the starting line or one of its extensions after her starting signal to start or to comply with rule rule 30.1 , shall keep clear of a boat not doing so until her hull is completely on the pre-start side.

21.2   A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not.

21.3   A boat moving astern, or sideways to windward, through the water by backing a sail shall keep clear of one that is not.

22   CAPSIZED, ANCHORED OR AGROUND; RESCUING

If possible, a boat shall avoid a boat that is capsized or has not regained control after capsizing, is anchored or aground, or is trying to help a person or vessel in danger. A boat is capsized when her masthead is in the water.

23   INTERFERING WITH ANOTHER BOAT

23.1  If reasonably possible, a boat not racing shall not interfere with a boat that is racing.

23.2 If reasonably possible, a boat shall not interfere with a boat that is taking a penalty, sailing on another leg or subject to rule 21.1. However, after the starting signal this rule does not apply when the boat is sailing her proper course.