• An error in Appendix E 6.3 in the RRS 2025-2028
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  John Ball Mon 11:22
• Two boats crabbing simultaneously & definition of head to wind
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  Al Sargent Mon 01:20
• "A proper look-out by sight and hearing....."
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  Catalan Benaros Fri 14:07
• Avoiding contact, Rule 14 and Case 87
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  Luis Faria 26-Mar-23 15:02
• Questions about WIND Rewards Token
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  Paul Zupan 26-Mar-17 00:51

• Two boats crabbing simultaneously & definition of head to wind
  I don't believe that's accurate Jerry. World Sailing Rule 42.3(a) permits rolling (rocking) a boat to facilitate steering. Key interpretations (ROCK 6, 7) clarify that heeling to windward to bear away or to leeward to head up is allowed if consistent with the turn. Repeated rocking not linked to waves or steering is prohibited.
  Paul Zupan Today 01:23
• An error in Appendix E 6.3 in the RRS 2025-2028
  Thanks for pointing that out Sue.  We fixed it.  
  Paul Zupan Yesterday 18:11
• "A proper look-out by sight and hearing....."
  There's nothing very unique about solo races in that respect. Take for example the Solong/Stena incident where an anchored tanker was hit in reasonable visibility  by another ship under autopilot. The captain is temporarily hosted at one of his Majesty's facilities.
  https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3dd5c53505b2ca44eff1a/Solong-StenaImmaculate-InterimReport.pdf
  
  
  Jim Champ Sat 18:13
• Avoiding contact, Rule 14 and Case 87
  Craig .. here's the pic for discussion.
  
  

  

  
  
  I've been that starbaord boat .. not on the line but in the middle of the course with no other boats around.  Port was an experienced racer that I knew, we made eye contact and saw each other for 10 BL's. 
  
  By the time I realized he wasn't doing a last sec duck (main sheet got jammed) .. there was nothing I could do.  I think the rule and Case 87 are fine.
  
  The starboard skipper would have to possess the presence of mind to actually turn toward the port boat .. if to have any chance at making more space for port.   In the heat of that split moment ... that's a pretty tall ask IMO.  Turning away from the danger (arguably the natural instinct) .. only works to decrease port's space to avoid. 
  Angelo Guarino 26-Mar-24 11:12
• Questions about WIND Rewards Token
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  Philip Hubbell 26-Mar-17 16:38

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