tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170261917486213112.post3934933807820312769..comments2024-01-22T09:45:29.790+01:00Comments on Racing Rules of Sailing - Look to Windward: Seminar Preparations | 6Joshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10346870418220762709noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170261917486213112.post-75505784760937976982008-10-21T00:50:00.000+02:002008-10-21T00:50:00.000+02:00@ JanGood effort, but 3 and 4 are legal.I'm giving...@ Jan<BR/>Good effort, but 3 and 4 are legal.<BR/>I'm giving the reasons in todays post.Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346870418220762709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170261917486213112.post-28600222043280441872008-10-20T16:23:00.000+02:002008-10-20T16:23:00.000+02:001. Sticking a foot in the water to slow the boat n...1. Sticking a foot in the water to slow the boat next to a mark<BR/>1. Illegal R42.1 This is an action that is not listed in rule 42.2 may be prohibited under rule 42.1<BR/>2. Pulling the main to accelerate down the leeward side of a wave<BR/>1. OK Pulling in and releasing a sail in response to wind shifts, gusts or waves is permitted, even if repeated (see rule 42.1)<BR/>3. Pushing down the centerboard in the mud in a shallow area just before the starting line to stay still in a current against the boat.<BR/>1. Illegal R42.1<BR/>4. Repeatedly moving the tiller to turn the boat from head to wind to a close-hauled course<BR/>1. Illegal R42.2 repeated movement of the helm that is either forceful or that propels the boat forward or prevents her from moving astern<BR/>5. Using the propeller (by turning on the engine) to get clear of another boat after a collision<BR/>1. Illegal R42.3 To get clear after grounding or colliding with another boat or object, a boat may use force applied by the crew of either boat and any equipment other than a propulsion engine<BR/>6. Pulling in the anchor and let the momentum carry the boat over the starting line<BR/>1. Illegal R42.1 This is an action that is not listed in rule 42.2 may be prohibited under rule 42.1Jan Visserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14282343983052947226noreply@blogger.com