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Part 5 — 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.

60.1

Right to Protest

A boat or committee may protest a boat.

Definitions in Context

Boat

A sailboat and the crew on board, that are subject to the rules.

Related Cases

Case 1

A boat that breaks a rule while racing but continues to race may protest over a later incident, even though after the race she is penalized for her breach.

Case 39

A race committee is not required to protest a boat. The primary responsibility for enforcing the rules lies with the competitors.

Case 57

When a current, properly authenticated certificate has been presented in good faith by an owner who has complied with the requirements of rule 78.1, the final results of a race or series must stand, even though the certificate is later withdrawn.

Rule 60.2

(a) If a protest concerns an incident observed by the protestor in the racing area: (1) If the protestor is a boat, she shall hail ‘Protest’ and, if her hull le...

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