Section 7

Rules for overtaking in all classes

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The following examples are only guidelines for the judges and cannot be cited by competitors in a possible protest. In the situations described below serious danger could arise to other boats or spectators. In this case, the chief judge may order the competitor causing the danger to discontinue the race. The competitor will be disqualified from this heat and will receive no points.

	Boat number 1 has the right of way. Boat number 2 must keep to the lane it is in. Boat number 3 must slow down and allow boat number 1 and boat number 2 to pass the buoy. Boat number 3 may not cut in front of boat number 1. Boat number 2 may not cut in front of boat number 1.
	Boat number 2 overtakes correctly if it is more than 3 meters ahead of boat number 1 and if boat number 1 is more than five meters from the buoy.
	Boat number 2 receives a 1 lap penalty because it forced boat number 1 to pass the buoy on the inside to avoid a collision. Boat number 1 will not receive a 1 lap penalty subject to a decision by the chief judge.
	Boat number 2 correctly leaves the racing line clear.
	Boat number 1 leaves the inside racing line clear because it turned wide. It allows boat number 2 to overtake by making a tighter turn to position X. Boat number 2 has the right of way.