[Public-list] Racing rules

[John Birch]

Data insufficient - Why did the leeward boat bearoff, obstruction, ran out
the line, other ?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Blevins" <billblevins at mac.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 7:44 AM
Subject: [Public-list] Racing rules


> 5 SECONDS TO START: Two boats sail on a starboard close reach are running
> the starting line. Leeward boat has established overlap. Separation
between
> boats is 10-15 feet. Windward boat is sailing slightly faster.
>
> 10 SECONDS TO START: Positions are still about the same when the leeward
> boat calls for room to head up but doesn't alter course, maintaining
> position 10-15 feet below the windward boat.
>
> 5 SECONDS TO START: Positions remain about the same with 10-15 feet
> separation and leeward boat overlapped with their bow abeam of the
windward
> boat. Windward boat is protested by the leeward boat for not coming up.
> Leeward boat bears off dramatically and the windward boat heads up to the
> starting line and has a clean start.
>
> Valid protest?
>
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