"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in
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"Capt. JG" wrote
| Since there's no indication of a collision from the
text, I'd agree. There's
| nothing wrong or improper in changing course as long as
you don't make the
| situation worse.

There's definitely something wrong with the Optimist
changing course. According
to the sailing rules it's required to hold to its course.


Stand on vessel is assureadly allowed to alter course if it
gives the burdened vessel more room.




How can you say there's no incidation of a collision
from the text? I said the
Hobie Cat was heading straight for the bow of the
Optimist.


''Heading straight for the bow'' does not necessarily mean a
collision is immanent.



Both sailboats turning is following the motor boat
rule and sailboats are supposed
to follow the sailing rules.



Are you getting this out of the 'Sailing For Dummies' book?

Keep reading!

Scotty