I hate reading rule books, it's like reading the Federal tax code!

Anyway, if anyone has the patience: 3 boats coming in to "C" mark (no gate) under spinnaker. 2 on starboard, 1 on port. The port boat would seems to be behind; except for the overlap thingey.

The question is: how far out can the overlap be established and what's the port/starboard implication.

Additionally, how much room does anyone owe a single handed spin sailor who is trying to do 3 things with 2 hands?

Inquiring minds wanna know. (Good opportunity to inject some humor here BK, Ding)