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Appendix P — Special Procedures For Rule 42

All or part of this appendix applies only if the notice of race or sailing instructions so state.

P5.1

When Rule P5 Applies

Rule P5 applies if the class rules permit pumping, rocking and ooching when the wind speed exceeds a specified limit.

Rule P5.2

- (a) The race committee may signal that pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted, as specified in the class rules, by displaying flag O before or with the wa...