Rule 20.1 applies when a boat needs to tack to avoid an obstruction and wants another boat to give room. This rule ensures safe tacking in tight situations, especially near shorelines, obstructions, or other boats.
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A general introduction to Rule 18, where it fits into the bigger picture, its relationship with Rule 43, the meaning of mark-room and room and the concept of lanes…
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Rule 18.1 is a rule that states when rule 18 applies and then list some scenarios where Rule 18 expressly does not applies. Prior to this, Section C also offers us…
Rule 18.2 is all about giving mark-room. The rule is in place because traffic around a mark can be hectic. Rule 18.2 gives specific rights and obligations to certain boats…
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Rule 18.3 is all about safely rounding the windward mark where one boat is on port and the other on starboard leaving the mark on port…
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Rule 18.4 is all about the leeward mark and boats sailing their proper course. This means not sailing further from the mark than is required…
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This rule defines when Rule 19 (Room at an Obstruction) applies. It does not apply when Rule 18 applies. With a continuous obstruction, Rule 19 always applies.
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Racing Rule of Sailing (RRS) 19.2 concerns Giving Room at an Obstruction and outlines the rights and obligations of boats when passing an obstruction.
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