10/4/2024 2:49:14 PM by Andrew Alberti

Limitations on Right-Of-Way Boats - Establishing Right-Of-Way

The first four rules in Part 2 of the Racing Rules of Sailing (rules 10, 11, 12, and 13) establish which boat must keep clear when two boats meet. The next few rules (Rule 15, 16, and 17) put limits on the right-of-way boats. With this article we will start rule 15, which applies. Rule 15 applies when the right-of-way changes.