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Protest Conclusions

Conclusions for protests

Rule 44.2 Failed to Get Well Clear Before Taking Penalty Turns

Wording

By not getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as possible before taking the penalty turns, X failed to comply with the requirement of RRS 44.2.

Applicable scenarios

  • Boat fails to get well clear of other boats before taking penalty turns

Related content

Rule 44.2
Previous wordingRule 44.1(b) Penalty is to Retire – Significant Advantage Despite PenaltyNext wordingRule 44.2 Delayed Penalty Turns After Getting Well Clear