48. The Mast Marvel is spinnakering down a dead run on starboard tack when he approaches Bilingual Beaver who is coming up the beat on port tack and on a collision course. Beaver tells MastMarvel “Close-hauled over running free! Keep clear!” Bullshit having baffled brains once more, Marvel stays well clear and decides to check with the experts once he gets ashore to the bar. If you were the expert, what rule would you point out as being applicable? In the racing situation shown at left, “Close-hauled over running free!” is a handy guide to the right of way. Why? ..... Answers return to Quiz Index