8/1/2015 12:27:11 PM
by Andrew Alberti
I took a break from this series in July to provide a special look at umpired medal races in the PanAm games. In June we looked at rule 15. This month we will look at rule 16. Rule 16, like rule 15, is a limitation on the actions of right-of-way boats, but while rule 15 reins in a boat at the time she acquires right-of-way, rule 16 limits the way she may wield it. In short, while a right-of-way boat may alter course, rule 16 ensures that the other boat has an opportunity to keep clear of her.
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