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Protest Conclusions

Conclusions for protests

Rule 19.2(a) Failed to Give Room When Choosing Side to Pass Obstruction

Wording

When changing course when choosing on which side to pass the obstruction, X the right-of-way boat failed to give Y room to keep clear, and broke RRS 19.2(a).

Applicable scenarios

  • Right-of-way boat changes course at obstruction and fails to give room to keep clear

Related content

Rule 19.2
Previous wordingRule B2.18.4 Board Sailed Farther from Mark Before Gybing or Bearing AwayNext wordingRule F2.19.2(a) Kiteboard Failed to Give Room When Choosing Side to Pass Obstruction