Obstruction
An object that a boat could not pass without changing
course substantially, if she were sailing directly
towards it and one of her hull lengths from it. An
object that can be safely passed on only one side and an object, area
or line so designated by the sailing
instructions are also obstructions. However, a
boat racing is
not an obstruction to other boats unless they
are required to keep
clear of her or, if rule 22 applies, avoid her. A vessel
under way, including a boat racing,
is never a continuing obstruction. old Obstruction An object that a boat could not pass without changing course substantially, if she were sailing directly towards it and one of her hull lengths from it. An object that can be safely passed on only one side and an area so designated by the sailing instructions are also obstructions. However, a boat racing is not an obstruction to other boats unless they are required to keep clear of her or, if rule 23 applies, avoid her. A vessel under way, including a boat racing, is never a continuing obstruction. |