tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002040520772632129.post4745610593735187548..comments2023-09-08T02:19:27.264-07:00Comments on Nigel and Sailing: We all messed upNigel Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672880703012836801noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002040520772632129.post-41492332191243720732010-09-02T20:34:08.248-07:002010-09-02T20:34:08.248-07:00If as a result of not keeping clear the trailing b...If as a result of not keeping clear the trailing boat was forced to gybe, the red flag might have been appropriate.<br />Calling 'above proper course' on the layline under rule 17 is sometimes very difficult - it must be clearly established before I ever penalize for it. Remember yuou must judge on the layline of the trailing boat, not the one leading. And so close to the mark that can make a big difference in angles.<br />But it's a good post. I'm glad umpires write about their difficulties and decisions.Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346870418220762709noreply@blogger.com