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Rule 18.4 Sailed Farther from Mark Before Gybing

Wording

Before gybing at the mark, X the right-of-way boat who was overlapped inside of Y, sailed farther from the mark than needed to sail her proper course. X broke RRS 18.4.

Applicable scenarios

  • Right-of-way inside boat sails farther from mark than needed before gybing

Related content

Rule 18.4
Previous wordingRule F2.18.3 Kiteboard Farther from Mark Not Affecting CourseNext wordingRule B2.18.4 Board Sailed Farther from Mark Before Gybing or Bearing Away