OzOne wrote:
On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 18:45:55 -0500, Jeff Morris
scribbled thusly:


In reviewing the 1889 and 1948 rules I was reminded that the sailing
rules are different now from what I had learned as a youth. In most
cases, the 1972 rules follow the older rules, but there is one change.

In what way have did the sailing rules make a significant change from
the traditional rules?


Arrrgh, Racing Rules, I was gonna say No Collisions....but it was 2000
IIRC.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Nope - that rule has always been there, though not worded as strongly.
This is a case where the standon/giveway relationship got reversed.