Question 1

Prior to the start, Yellow, on starboard, and Blue, on port, are sailing more than ninety degrees from the true wind. Both boats are sailing towards an obstruction.

At position 3, Yellow luffs to avoid Blue and displays flag Y. What should the call be?

Answer 1

Question 2

Would the answer be different if Blue was sailing parallel and close to the obstruction?

Answer 2

Question 3

Prior to the start, Yellow, on starboard, and Blue, on port, are sailing more than ninety degrees from the true wind and both boats are sailing towards an obstruction. Yellow is on a course that the umpires cannot be certain as to the side Yellow will pass the obstruction. Blue changes course to starboard and displays flag Y.

Answer 3