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  John Quirk 25-Dec-26 04:10

• Mark-Room and Room to Pass an Obstruction who wins.
  Angelo et al, for my example, more-or-less comporting with your scenario, I took the initial question to be one of 'match racing' (eg couple of F40s), and  thereof, the 'order of precedence'  under defined term APPENDICES; as such APPENDIX C takes precedence. Further noting that, the zone (C2.4) is two boat lengths radius - and while a minium of 3.5mtr to 4mtr gate length is not unkown in match racing (from mark to gate mark (Xmas tree - marked with an X)) I have myself seen it down to and navigated through 2mtrs - equalling the zone radius (enhanced tactical maneuvering - for more skilled matched boats). Classically, PE - seeing SR as row, would simply deaccelerate somewhat and 'chase the stern quarter' of SR around in same arc (no breaches of rules and 'X' is not a continuing obstruction.
  John Quirk Today 02:42
• Rule 55.2 One Spinnaker Pole or Two?
  Hi, I’ve come to this old thread while trying to clarify the penalty ruling given to the (almost) overall winner BNC, of the latest Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (2025-2026). First image here shows the tack still attached to the bowsprit but the clew on the asymmetric kite poled out. The Race Committee found that they breach RRS 53.3, resulting in BNC coming second after a penalty of 1hr & 5min.
  
  What Ross described is more or less the same as the traditional setup used on the timber 18foot skiffs on Sydney Harbour, up until the 1960s. That tradition is still continued today with the replica Historical 18 foot skiffs, still raced on the harbour every Saturday in Summer. The 18footers have always used asymmetric spinnakers from the early 20 century. No, they are not a relatively new invention. But back then they were canvas asymmetrics with hemp lines and sheets.
  
  The main difference to what Ross described is that we use a dedicated brace (guy). But the kicker (downhaul) runs out through our VERY long bumpkins (bowsprits) back to the outer end of the pole (attached next to the brace (guy). The clew is sheeted normally and a shy (lazy) sheet is run around for’ard of the forestay, as with modern asymmetric spinnakers. There is no topping lift on the Historical 18’s spinnaker pole (some up to 32 foot long). Instead the pole is held up by the luff of the kite.
  
  

  

  

  And if you want to see more examples of the Historical 18s showing lots of asymmetric spinnaker runs, have a look at:
  https://youtu.be/a2JFu2Jcd7k?si=VgYIoFAOPl4FTrnG
  Garry Clubley Today 01:33
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