"The_navigator©" wrote in message
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OK, if you say so. I await the analysis with interest.


If you bear away, you will pass downwind of the kite-surfer. The kite is
prone to take sudden dives, and could get caught in your rigging.

The RYA has recently issued advice to sailors to make them aware of the
danger.

They also pointed out that very few kite surfers will be aware of the Coll
Regs, and even if they are aware, they will want to stay downwind of any
vessels.

There is another valid reason for leaving them downwind. Kite surfers don't
go upwind very easily. If you leave them downwind, then they will have
much more room to manoeuver.

It doesn't really matter which tack you are on.

The RYA have called for the Rules to be clarified in respect of Kite
Surfers.




Regards


Donal
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