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Protest Conclusions

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Rule B2.17 Proper Course (Appendix B)

Wording

X overlapped to leeward and on the same tack as Y during the last 30 seconds before her starting signal, sailed above her shortest course through the starting line to the first mark while remaining overlapped, and caused Y to act to avoid contact, without promptly sailing astern of Y, and broke RRS B2.17.

Applicable scenarios

  • Boardsailing – boat sailed above proper course during last 30 seconds before start

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