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Rule F2.20.1(a) Kiteboard Hailed Room to Tack Without Need

Wording

X hailed for room to tack while she [was not approaching an obstruction] [did not soon need to make a (substantial course change)(and/or)(substantial change of the position of her kite)] to avoid an obstruction safely], and broke RRS F2.20.1(a).

Applicable scenarios

  • Kiteboard hails for room to tack when not approaching obstruction or without need for substantial change

Related content

Rule 20.1Rule F2-20
Previous wordingRule 20.1(a) Hailed Room to Tack Without Approaching ObstructionNext wordingRule 20.1(b) Hailed Room to Tack While Not Close-Hauled