8. Facts found: WindBreaker (windward) and Bilge Queen (leeward) were reaching along the line with their hulls 20 cm. apart when start signal was made. As both boats head up to close-hauled, there was immediate contact and Bilge Queen protested in a valid manner.

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Decision: Wind Breaker was required by rule 11 to keep clear of Bilge Queen. WindBreaker did not fulfill the requirements of the keep clear definition since she sailed so close to Bilge Queen that the latter was unable to "change course in both directions without immediately making contact with the windward boat."  WindBreaker is DSQ under rule 11.

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