Hi all,

I've mostly been crew on monoslugs for my racing career. Since purchasing my Hobie 18 a few years ago I've been trying to better understand the rules. Last night I was reading the US Sailing Casebook 2006 and came across Case 11 on page 63 and it's been bothering me. Since I haven't been a skipper for very long I could be mistaken, but I totally disagree with the decision of this case. Based on my knowledge I believe PW has no rights in the situation and should have tacked. To do anything else was a violation of the rules by PW. I've never heard of another boat being called an obstruction. I'd like to hear your thoughts?

Brian