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Rule 23.2 Before Starting Signal Interfered with Another Boat

Wording

Before the starting signal: Although it was reasonably possible to avoid Y, X interfered with Y who was [taking a penalty] [sailing on another leg of the course] [sailing to the pre-start side of the starting line] [sailing to an extension of the starting line after her starting signal]. X broke RRS 23.2.

Applicable scenarios

  • Before starting signal, boat interferes with another boat taking a penalty or sailing another leg

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Rule 23.2
Previous wordingRule 23.1 Not Racing Interfered with Boat That Was RacingNext wordingRule 23.2 After Starting Signal Interfered with Another Boat