Question 1

If a person extra to the crew is carried on board a boat, such as an 'observer' (umpires' assistant) or a cameraman, should the person or the equipment carried be considered as a part of the boat's 'hull or equipment in normal position' for the determination of overlaps or contact between two boats?

Answer 1

Question 2

Fixed cameras and/or their fixed brackets, placed by or under the direction of the race committee, may project beyond the stern of the boat. Should a camera or its bracket be considered as part of the boat's 'equipment in normal position' for the determination of overlaps or contact between two boats?

Answer 2

Question 3

Flags carried by boats often project beyond the hull line astern or to leeward of the boats. Should they be considered as part of the boat's 'equipment in normal position' for the determination of overlaps or contact between two boats?

Answer 3