Case 29: In the photo below, the Wayfarer (l) is on his beat and meets these three Flying Scots.

1. Who has the right of way here? Why?
2. If there were a feud between W2415 and Scot 5020, could one deliberately "hunt" the other? Why (not)?

Answer:
1. The Wayfarer - under rule 11. All four boats are on port tack and the Wayfarer, being closehauled, is guaranteed to be leeward boat if he meets a boat running and on the same tack as he is.
2. No. Rule 22.2 states: "A boat shall not change course if her only purpose is to interfere with a boat making a penalty turn or one on another leg or lap of the course."

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