| Section D Other Rules When rule 21 or 22 applies between two boats, Section A rules do not. |
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| 21 Starting Errors; Taking
Penalties; Backing a Sail 21.1 A boat sailing towards the pre-start side of the starting line or one of its extensions after her starting signal to start or to comply with rule 30.1 shall keep clear of a boat not doing so until she is completely on the pre-start side. 21.2 A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not. 21.3 A boat moving astern, or sideways to windward, by backing a sail shall keep clear of one that is not. |
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22
Capsized, Anchored or Aground; Rescuing |
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| 23
Interfering with Another Boat 23.1 If reasonably possible, a boat not racing shall not interfere with a boat that is racing. 23.2 If reasonably possible, a boat shall not interfere with a boat that is taking a penalty, sailing on another leg or subject to rule 21.1. However, after the starting signal this rule does not apply when the boat is sailing her proper course. |
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