26. Bingo (windward) and the German boat, Schnauze (leeward) are beating on port tack in a 5-knot breeze. They are bow to bow and about one boat width apart as shown on the left. They are on a collision course with Wonder Weenie who is approaching on starboard.
Bingo asks Schnauze for room to pass astern of Wonder Weenie but Schnauze calls for room to tack. Bingo says she asked first, refuses to tack and both boats end up passing astern of Wonder Weenie. Schnauze files a protest.
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decision
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