Uncle
Al's
2017-2020 Pictorial
Rules Quiz Cases 26-50 updated: |
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Case 26:
In the photo below, W3571 is just getting his finish
"beep". Does this mean he is now safe
from any further starboard/port protest that Len
(6732) may wish to lodge?
Answer |
Case 27:
In the photo below, Marc (3854) is "sitting" near the
line. Suppose he were to feel he was too close to the line
and began to back up by pushing out his boom. Would rule 12 (overtaking boat)
still apply to boats approaching from astern of
3854? Why (not)?
Answer |
Case 28: In the photo below, Len (6732) and
Robert (3571) were sailing close-hauled on port. Seeing
Jens (7663) approaching on starboard, Len asked Robert
for "room to tack" about 5 seconds ago. |
Case 29:
In the photo below, the Wayfarer (l) is on his
beat and meets these three Flying Scots. 1. Who has the right of way
here? Why?
2. If there were a feud between W2415 and Scot 5020, could one deliberately "hunt" the other? Why (not)? Answer |
Case 30:
In the photo below, you are sailing past this Wayfarer
close-hauled on starboard. |
Case 31:
In the photo below, W3568 is just getting his sails in
after a somewhat sloppy rounding. If Geoff (W9483) had been ready
to go higher sooner, would Geoff have legitimate
grounds for a protest against 3568? Why (not)?
Answer |
Case 32:
In the photo below, the red Wayfarer has hit the mark.
Assume that he will now pass it on the required side. 1. What do the Rules require
Peter to do to exonerate himself?
2. Under what circumstances would he have to retire instead of taking a Penalty? Answer |
Case 33:
In the photo below, assume that W9414 has capsized on port
tack while racing. |
Case 34:
In the photo below, Rob (CL1050) is approaching the
leeward mark with an inside overlap on Kit (W1037). |
Case 35:
In the photo below, three minutes remain to the start
signal. Suppose Dan (Rebel 4180) fouls Bruce (4187) a few
seconds after this picture was taken. |
Case 36:
In the photo below, Joel (W8278) and Mogens (4645) are
about to pass astern of starboard tacker, Flemming (5797). 1. Can a right-of-way boat rank
as an obstruction?
2. Would Mogens be entitled to ask for "room to tack" for 5797 here? Answer |
Case 37:
In the photo below, Ted (W2415) has just begun a Two-Turns
Penalty. In addition to making two turns
in the same direction, what two things does rule
44 require of Ted?
Answer |
Case 38:
In the photo below, Robert (W10195) approaches Ted who is
doing his turns. |
Case 39:
In the photo below, Peter (W286) is just nearing the
windward mark as Hans (938) and Dwight (4606) begin their
run. |
Case 40:
In the photo below, Toby (l) has just finished
2nd in the final race of the 2004 Wayfarer Worlds, and is
beginning a nice, relaxing run back to the Port Credit YC. 1. What rule of Part 2 of the
RRS still affects him even though he is no longer
racing?
2. Why might this rule be very costly to break? Answer |
Case 41:
In the photo below, Flying Scots 4921 and 3307 (r)
collide as they round the leeward mark. |
Case 43:
In the photo below, Rebel 4164 tacks to starboard right at
the windward mark to be left to port
and just in front of the Rebel already laying the mark on
starboard (left).
The latter is forced to luff up nearly head to wind in
order to avoid a collision. |
Case 44:
In the photo below, Wayfarers 1366, 938 and 7379 are
reaching towards the gybe mark. Hans (938) has overtaken
Doug (1366) and Fred (7379) from clear astern. 1. What rule limits the course
of W938 in relation to both 1366 and 7379? How?
2. What rule limits the course of both W1366 and W7379 in relation to 938? How? Answer |
Case 45:
In the photo below, the Flying Scots have just started
their run when they meet the close-hauled Wayfarer. |
Case 46:
In the photo below, it's a close finish among two Lasers,
a Y-Flyer and a Wayfarer at the June Bug on Fanshawe Lake
in London, Ontario. 1. Does rule 18 apply here?
Explain.
2. What happens if 2546 gets his 'beep' but then hits the mark? Answer |
Case 47:
In the photo below, Al (W9355) and Sten (W9067) are
approaching a mass of spinnakering Wayfarers in the 2002
DM on Furesøen. 1. What do the Rules basically
require in this situation - of Al? of Sten? of the
starboard boats?
2. Is Sten entitled to get "room to tack" from Al here? 3. Is Al entitled to get "room" from Sten if Al should need to bear away to avoid a starboard tacker? Answer |
Case 48:
In the photo below, Brian (W9235) and Scott (W9239) are
about half a boatlength apart and getting quite close to
the lee shore. 1. Does Scott have to slow down
and/or wait for Brian to tack away before tacking
himself?
2. Could Brian (9235) legitimately ask Jens (7663, the third boat) for "room to tack" here? Why (not)? Answer |
Case 49:
In the photo below, Laser 156896 and Wayfarer 286 are
about to round the windward mark to starboard. |
Case 50:
In the photo below, Neil (W9644) has come up from astern
of Roger (9174). |