• An error in Appendix E 6.3 in the RRS 2025-2028
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  John Ball Yesterday 11:22
• Two boats crabbing simultaneously & definition of head to wind
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  Al Sargent Yesterday 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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  Paul Zupan 26-Mar-17 00:51

• Two boats crabbing simultaneously & definition of head to wind
  I think it's important remember that  RRS 42, rocking (repeated rolling) is prohibited unless it is directly linked to steering the boat or wave patterns. A sailor may rock or roll the boat to initiate a turn—heeling to windward to bear away or to leeward to head up—provided the movement is consistent with the turn and not just for speed.  So the rock in this video to initiate the turn to wind is not breaking 42.  The only issue I would be looking for is backing the main and sculling.  That is the most common violation when trying to use this technique as the competitor sometimes forgets to let go of the boom.  And if the competitor is holding the committee boat end of the line and blatantly crabs, they are quite likely to buy a penalty.
  Paul Zupan Today 18:26
• An error in Appendix E 6.3 in the RRS 2025-2028
  Thanks for pointing that out Sue.  We fixed it.  
  Paul Zupan Today 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
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