Port hit me on starboard and damaged my boat — do I lose points too?
No. Rule 10 disqualifies the port-tack boat, and as the right-of-way boat you break Rule 14 only if you could reasonably have avoided the contact — and you need not act until it is clear the other boat is not keeping clear. If her breach damaged your boat and made your score significantly worse, you are entitled to redress under Rule 62.1(b).
📖 Want Rule 10 in more depth? Elvstrøm Explains the Racing Rules 2025-2028 sets out every rule with plain-English explanations and diagrams. (affiliate link)
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- Elvstrøm Explains the Racing Rules 2025-2028 — Every rule, with plain-English explanations and diagrams.
- 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes by Dave Perry — Rules scenarios to test yourself on, with the answers.
- Racing Rules Companion 2025-2028 by Bryan Willis — Spiral-bound pocket guide to the current rules.
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