We collided at a mark with damage — how can BOTH boats be disqualified?
Rule 14 requires every boat — including the right-of-way boat — to avoid contact if reasonably possible. The keep-clear boat kept no lookout and broke Rule 10 and Rule 14. But the right-of-way boat could have luffed to avoid a collision that caused damage, and didn't — so she's penalised under Rule 14 too. Right of way is not a right to collide. (World Sailing Case 26.)
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- The Rules in Practice 2025-2028 by Bryan Willis — Situations round the racecourse, worked through for the current rules.
- Racing Rules Companion 2025-2028 by Bryan Willis — Spiral-bound pocket guide to the current rules.
- Five Oceans masthead wind indicator — See the wind direction at a glance.
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