Four boats on port tack, (way overstood)almost overlapped, were attacked by a starboard tacker approx. two hundred yards from the leeward mark. The starboard tack boat persisted to maintain rights by hail. At least two vessels were so damaged as to force retirement. After a long deliberation, involving charter fees and insurance (plus the fact these boats were due at Fort Walton Yacht Club by the next Sunday for the Alter Cup) made the decision a titch complex.
When the starboard tacker found he was "in the wrong," he wanted an explanation. I told him that "he could have gybed inside and been first boat to the mark."