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Gyber Beware: Know the rule before you round the mark
August 21st, 2013
By Dave Perry, chairman, US Sailing Appeals Committee I am often asked: “If I am clear ahead at a windward or offset mark beginning a run, do I have the right to gybe onto port if that is my proper course; i.e. can I gybe-set without risk of fouling?” Under the new 2013-2016 rules, the