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Protest Conclusions

Conclusions for protests

Rule 18.3(a) Caused Boat Above Close-Hauled

Wording

X caused Y, who was on starboard tack since entering the zone and was fetching the mark, to sail above close-hauled to avoid contact. X broke RRS 18.3(a).

Applicable scenarios

  • Boat that tacked in the zone forces another starboard-tack boat above close-hauled

Notes

  • If you use this rule, add the general sentence for RRS 18.3 first.

Related content

Rule 18.3
Previous wordingRule 18.3 Applies After Tacking in the ZoneNext wordingRule 18.3(b) Failed to Give Mark-Room