10. Facts found: Gotschie Girl was reaching along the start line on starboard tack in a 10-knot breeze. If she had held her course, she would have crossed behind Buttered Buns who was starting on port. At the start signal, the boats were one length apart. Gotschie Girl was prevented from luffing up to close-hauled because Buttered Buns was in her way. Gotschie Girl held her course, missed  Buttered Buns, and protested under rule 10.

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Decision: As right-of-way boat, Gotschie Girl was bound by rule 16. By the time she wanted to luff up, it was too late to do so and still allow Buttered Buns "room to keep clear". Buttered Buns was not required to anticipate a course alteration by Gotschie Girl and kept clear as required by the rules. Protest disallowed.

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case #11
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