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Rule 16.2 Bearing Away on a Beat

Wording

On a beat to windward while Y on port was keeping clear by sailing to pass to leeward of X on starboard, X, by bearing away, forced Y to change course immediately to continue keeping clear and broke RRS 16.2.

Applicable scenarios

  • Starboard boat bore away forcing port boat to change course on a beat

Related content

Rule 16.2
Previous wordingRule F2.16.1 Changing Course (Appendix F)Next wordingRule F2.16.2 Bearing Away on a Beat (Appendix F)