A leeward boat that is luffing up cannot sail past head to wind
(figure I).
WIND DIRECTION
Bow Bow
Figure I
Head to wind Past head to wind
Your boat is sailing "head to wind" when the bow of the boat is
pointed directly into the wind. If you steer your boat into the
wind, past the point when it is head to wind, you have sailed
"past head to wind." If you are luffing up, you are not permitted
to sail past head to wind. If you do, you lose the right of way,
regardless of which tack you are sailing on. If there is a collision
after the leeward boat is past head to wind, the leeward boat
must do a penalty turn (see Rule 5).
5. Collision rule
Whenever you collide with another boat, or fail to avoid a
collision, you must sail clear of all other boats and complete
penalty turns before continuing the race. Before the start of
every race, the race committee or racers determine whether a
penalty will consist of one or two 360 degree penalty turns.
Generally, only one turn is required in light wind conditions.
