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Ruling: Under the pre-1997 rules, the limiting distance here was three lengths, but as part of the rules simplification of 1997, all the references to lengths were set at two lengths (e.g. the two-length zone). Therefore, in this scenario, Comic Comet is entitled to sail below her proper course until she gets to be "less than two of her hull lengths" from Ignominious Eagle (rule 17.2). .....
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