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Rule 17 On Same Tack Proper Course

Wording

X became overlapped from clear astern, within two of her hull lengths to leeward of Y, and sailed above her proper course without promptly sailing astern of Y, and broke RRS 17.

Applicable scenarios

  • Boat became overlapped from clear astern within two hull lengths and sailed above proper course

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