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Watchman Island Yacht Club The Electron - Designed by Des Townson *Webpage supplied courtesy of GoforGOLF* "Electron Class General RACE RULES" These may vary in local fleets or at competitions. *Check before competing* 1. Opposite Tacks The Port Tack boat gives way to the tarboard Tack Boat. 2. Same Tack The Windward boat gives way to the Leeward boat.	Click to enlarge - close to return
3. Avoiding Collision The Right-of-Way boat should call at all times. 4. Start Any boat over the line at the start will return behind the line without interferring with any other boat - otherwise Rule 7 will also apply. 5. Marks a) At the windward mark opposite tack rule applies. At the leeward mark the inside boat must establish an overlap (i.e. risk of collision) four boat lengths before the mark before calling for buoy room. b) If a boat misses a mark it will re-round that mark without interfering with any other boat - otherwise Rule 7 will also apply. c) There is no penalty for boats touching marks.	Click to enlarge - close to return
6. Obstructions If a boat is in danger of hitting the bank or is in any other potential collision situation, it must be allowed to tack away after calling for "Water Please". 7. Penalties Any boat that infringes a RACING RULE will carry out a 360 degree turn A.S.A.P. without interfering with any other boat.	Click to enlarge - close to return


Watchman Island Yacht Club P O Box 2150 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Webpage supplied courtesy of GoforGOLF and Electronic Business

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The Electron

"Electron Class General RACE RULES"