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Rule 20.1(a) Hailed Room to Tack Without Approaching Obstruction

Wording

X hailed "Room to tack" while she [was not approaching an obstruction] [did not soon need to make a substantial course change to avoid an obstruction safely], and broke RRS 20.1(a).

Applicable scenarios

  • Boat hails room to tack when not approaching an obstruction or without need for substantial course change

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Rule 20.1
Previous wordingRule 20.1 Hailed Room to Tack at Mark ObstructionNext wordingRule F2.20.1(a) Kiteboard Hailed Room to Tack Without Need