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Answer:
Yes he was. W7663, on starboard was a legitimate obstruction to both Len
and Robert, i.e. "An object that a boat could not pass without changing
course
substantially, if she were sailing directly towards it and one of her
hull lengths from it. An object that can be safely passed on only one
side and an area so designated by the sailing instructions are also obstructions.
However, a boat racing is not an obstruction
to
other boats unless they are required to keep clear of her,
or, if rule 23 applies, avoid
her." So, provided that
Len hailed in plenty of time to give Robert time to respond, Len was
indeed entitled.
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