You Gybed Round the Start Mark. Not a Penalty Turn.

Name: You Gybed Round the Start Mark. Not a Penalty Turn.
Uploaded: 2026-09-08T12:00:00+12:00
Duration: 33 s
Description: The bow never went through head to wind, so the penalty has not been taken.

The bow never went through head to wind, so the penalty has not been taken.

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