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Part 2 — When Boats Meet

Section A — Right Of Way

A boat has right of way over another boat when the other boat is required to keep clear of her. However, some rules in Sections B, C and D limit the actions of a right-of-way boat.

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ON THE SAME TACK, NOT OVERLAPPED

When boats are on the same tack and not overlapped, a boat clear astern shall keep clear of a boat clear ahead.

Rule 11

When boats are on the same tack and overlapped , a windward boat shall keep clear of a leeward boat.

Rule 13

After a boat passes head to wind, she shall keep clear of other boats until she is on a close-hauled course. During that time rules 10 , 11 and 12 do not apply....