Part 4 — When Boats Meet

Section A — Right Of Way

A boat has right of way over another boat when the other boat is required to keep clear of her. However, some rules in Sections B, C and D limit the actions of a right-of-way boat.

43.2

A boat exonerated for breaking a rule need not take a penalty and shall not be penalized for breaking that rule.

Rule 43.1

- (a) When as a consequence of breaking a rule a boat has compelled another boat to break a rule , the other boat is exonerated for her breach. - (b) When a boa...