Section C - The Start
TR CALL C2
Rule 11, On the Same Tack, Overlapped
Rule 16.1, Changing Course
Part 2, Section C, Preamble, When Rules do not Apply
Question 1
Y and B are approaching the starting line to start with Y clear ahead and to leeward of
B. B establishes an overlap to windward between Y and the committee boat. At
position 3 Y luffs, hailing 'No room'. B responds to the luff, and in so doing makes
contact with the committee boat. B protests. What should the call be?
Answer 1
The Part 2 Section C Preamble states that neither rule 18 nor rule 19 applies when boats
are approaching a starting mark to start. Y is therefore not required to give B room to
pass the committee boat. However, rule 16.1 requires Y to give B room to keep clear
when she changes course. When Y changes course after position 2 she fails to give B
room to keep clear. Penalize Y.
Question 2
If Y’s alteration of course occurs after position 1, and as a result B passes the wrong
side of the committee boat, what should the call be?
Answer 2
Provided she reacts promptly, B can still keep clear by passing the wrong side of the
committee boat. Y therefore does not break rule 16.1. No penalty.
If B does not respond promptly to the luff and then fails to keep clear, she breaks rule
11. Penalize B.