Part 2 - WHEN BOATS MEET

Section: Section D - OTHER RULES

The rules of Part 2 apply between boats that are sailing in or near the racing area and intend to race, are racing, or have been racing. However, a boat not racing shall not be penalized for breaking one of these rules, except rule 14 when the incident resulted in injury or serious damage, or rule 23.1.

When a boat sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, she shall comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS) or government right-of-way rules. If the notice of race so states, the rules of Part 2 are replaced by the right-of-way rules of the IRPCAS or by government right-of-way rules.

Section D - OTHER RULES

When rule 21 or 22 applies between two boats, Section A rules do not.

21: STARTING ERRORS; TAKING PENALTIES; BACKING A SAIL

21.1: Starting Errors

A boat sailing towards the pre-start side of the starting line or one of its extensions after her starting signal to start or to comply with rule 30.1 shall keep clear of a boat not doing so until her hull is completely on the pre-start side.

21.2: Taking Penalties

A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not.

21.3: Backing A Sail

A boat moving astern, or sideways to windward, through the water by backing a sail shall keep clear of one that is not.

21: STARTING ERRORS; TAKING PENALTIES; BACKING A SAIL

21.1: Starting Errors

21.2: Taking Penalties

A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not.

21.3: Backing A Sail

A boat moving astern, or sideways to windward, through the water by backing a sail shall keep clear of one that is not.

22: Capsized, Anchored or Aground; Rescuing

If possible, a boat shall avoid a boat that is capsized or has not regained control after capsizing, is anchored or aground, or is trying to help a person or vessel in danger. A boat is capsized when her masthead is in the water.

Related Cases

Case 5

22: Capsized, Anchored or Aground; Rescuing

Related Cases

Case 5

23: INTERFERING WITH ANOTHER BOAT

23.1:

If reasonably possible, a boat not racing shall not interfere with a boat that is racing.

23.2:

If reasonably possible, a boat shall not interfere with a boat that is taking a penalty, sailing on another leg or subject to rule 21.1. However, after the starting signal this rule does not apply when the boat is sailing her proper course.