Originally Posted by pgp
Originally Posted by taipanfc
Originally Posted by pgp
Originally Posted by taipanfc
Originally Posted by pgp
[quote=taipanfc]"They're confusing", ok, anything specific or just in general?

You will find a lot of opposition for a re-write, so highlighting specific areas that are confusing is better than referring to the whole set of rules.


Disagree. This "whole set of rules" looks like the world's largest patchwork quilt. Or maybe the U.S. tax code.

http://www.catsailor.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=175997#Post175997

http://www.catsailor.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=176113#Post176113


Reading the first one, well you are trying to hold station by attaching to a mark. In a fleet race only one boat could do this realistically, so you are gaining the advantage, the others cannot. So 360 as penalty is really not a big deal as the others would have been adversely effected by the tide whereas you have benefited. So case of determining the risk/reward of such a strategy.

Second one, happens all the time in big fleets. So case of preparing beforehand and acting before you get in that situation. If you a couple of hundred metres out and someone is slightly higher up the course and behind, pinch up to close them out. Otherwise, they can really take you beyond the layline and beyond, well within their rights to do so.



OH DEAR LORD! IT'S ALIVE!! Frankenstein has taken over the lab.


Ummm. You dragging this down into the usual F16 sh!tf!ght?


Nooo. The original question concerned a re-write, not an explanation of the existing rules. You seem focused on the existing rule. I'm already confused by them and have abandoned them for the most part. My rule is to stay clear and stay out of trouble. [/quote]

The rules are aimed at that, making boats stay clear and out of trouble. Having had at length discussions with match racing on-water judges who do the World Match Racing Tour and the AC, this is the intent and purpose of the rules.