9/1/2015 12:30:42 PM
by Andrew Alberti
In June and August, I looked at two rules in Section B of the right-of-way rules that limit the actions of right-of-way boats. This month I will look at the third rule, the rule that defines “luffing rights” even though it never uses that term, rule 17. To understand rule 17, you first have to understand something that seems to confuse people – most boats are permitted to sail above their proper course. Many people say that a leeward boat cannot sail above her proper course, but most can. Rule 17 defines those that cannot.
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