Case 36: In the photo below, Joel (W8278) and Mogens (4645) are about to pass astern of starboard tacker, Flemming (5797).
1. Can a right-of-way boat rank as an obstruction?
2. Would Mogens be entitled to ask for "room to tack" for 9733 here?

Answer:
1. Yes. See definition of obstruction.
2. No. Mogens will not have to alter course to avoid 5797. Thus 5797 is not an obstruction to him in this situation.

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