Rule 10 - On Opposite Tacks

When boats are on opposite Tack, Starboard or Port s, a port -tack boat shall Keep Clear of a starboard -tack boat.

Application

This rule is one of the fundamental right-of-way rules in Part 2, Section A and applies when boats meet on opposite tacks .

The starboard boat has right of way, and the port boat must keep clear .

Related to Fundamental Principles

Rule 1 (Safety) and Rule 2 (Fair Sailing) from Part 1 apply at all times.

Related Rules

• Rule 11 - On the Same Tack, Overlapped
• Rule 12 - On the Same Tack, Not Overlapped
• Rule 13 - While Tacking
• Rule 14 - Avoiding Contact

See Also

For match racing rules, refer to Appendix C .