1. 1 We’re taking turns! Start Section Start show We’re taking turns! Section Start Main Menu

2. 2 We’re taking turns! We’re approaching the port-hand leeward mark, again, after which the course is a beat. YELLOW was clear astern of BLUE at the zone, but then runs into BLUE’s stern. Protest! Start Section Start show Section Start Main Menu

3. 3 We’re taking turns! Two-turns Penalty For Breaking A Rule Involving Another Boat Get well clear ASAP Two prompt turns in same direction Start Section Start show Section Start Main Menu

4. 4 44PENALTIES AT THE TIME OF AN INCIDENT 44.2One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties After getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as possible, a boat takes a One-Turn or Two-Turns Penalty by promptly making the required number of turns in the same direction, each turn including one tack and one gybe. When a boat takes the penalty at or near the finishing line, she shall sail completely to the course side of the line before finishing. We’re taking turns! PART 4 – Other Requirements when Racing Section Start Main Menu

5. 5 We’re taking turns! Start Section Start show Two-turns Penalty For Breaking A Rule Involving Another Boat may gybe first two turns penalty not available if she caused injury or serious damage, or gained a significant advantage Section Start Main Menu

6. 6 44PENALTIES AT THE TIME OF AN INCIDENT 44.1Taking a Penalty A boat may take a Two-Turns Penalty when she may have broken a rule of Part 2 while racing or a One-Turn Penalty when she may have broken rule 31. Sailing instructions may specify the use of the Scoring Penalty or some other penalty. However, (a)when a boat may have broken a rule of Part 2 and rule 31 in the same incident she need not take the penalty for breaking rule 31; (b)if the boat caused injury or serious damage or gained a significant advantage in the race or series by her breach her penalty shall be to retire. We’re taking turns! PART 4 – Other Requirements when Racing Section Start Main Menu

7. 7 We’re taking turns! One-Turn Penalty For Touching A Mark Get well clear ASAP One prompt turn with a tack and a gybe Start Section Start show Section Start Main Menu

8. 8 We’re taking turns! Start Section Start show One-Turn Penalty For Touching A Mark may gybe first One-turn penalty not available if she caused injury or serious damage, or gained significant advantage Section Start Main Menu

9. 9 44PENALTIES AT THE TIME OF AN INCIDENT 44.1Taking a Penalty A boat may take a Two-Turns Penalty when she may have broken a rule of Part 2 while racing or a One-Turn Penalty when she may have broken rule 31. Sailing instructions may specify the use of the Scoring Penalty or some other penalty. However, (a)when a boat may have broken a rule of Part 2 and rule 31 in the same incident she need not take the penalty for breaking rule 31; (b)if the boat caused injury or serious damage or gained a significant advantage in the race or series by her breach her penalty shall be to retire. We’re taking turns! PART 4 – Other Requirements when Racing Section Start Main Menu

10. 10 We’re taking turns! BLUE does not keep clear of YELLOW – that’s normally a two- turns penalty. BLUE also touches the mark in the same incident - that’s normally a one-turn penalty. How many turns? One? Two? Three? Start Section Start show Section Start Main Menu

11. 11 We’re taking turns! Start Section Start show BLUE does not keep clear of YELLOW – that’s normally a two- turns penalty. BLUE also touches the mark in the same incident - that’s normally a one-turn penalty. How many turns? Two turns (rule 44.4(a)) Section Start Main Menu

12. 12 We’re taking turns! Start Section Start show BLUE does not keep clear of YELLOW – that’s normally a two- turns penalty. BLUE also touches the mark in the same incident - that’s normally a one-turn penalty. How many turns? Two turns (rule 44.4(a)) …when a boat may have broken a rule of Part 2 and rule 31 in the same incident she need not take the penalty for breaking rule 31 Section Start Main Menu

13. 13 We’re taking turns! Test your knowledge Start Section Start show YELLOW breaks a rule and decides to take a two-turn penalty. There are many other boats around. When must she take it? 1.After getting well clear of those other boats as soon as possible? 2.As soon as the boats spread out? 3.Before the next mark? Section Start Main Menu

14. 14 We’re taking turns! Test your knowledge Start Section Start show YELLOW breaks a rule and decides to take a two-turn penalty. There are many other boats around. When must she take it? 1.After getting well clear of those other boats as soon as possible? 2.As soon as the boats spread out? 3.Before the next mark? Section Start Main Menu

15. 15 We’re taking turns! Test your knowledge Start Section Start show The course is windward – leeward. YELLOW has touched the windward mark. BLUE has touched the leeward mark, in each case with no other boats near. Which of them has taken the penalty correctly? 1. Neither of them 2. Both of them 3. Only YELLOW 4. Only BLUE Section Start Main Menu

16. 16 We’re taking turns! Test your knowledge Start Section Start show The course is windward – leeward. YELLOW has touched the windward mark. BLUE has touched the leeward mark, in each case with no other boats near. Which of them has taken the penalty correctly? 1. Neither of them 2. Both of them 3. Only YELLOW 4. Only BLUE Section Start Main Menu

17. 17 GOING BY THE RULES STARTERS What’s new for 2009 – quick guide What’s new for 2009 – in detail INGREDIENTS Reading the signals Major definitions in action The Racing Rules of Sailing The Definitions What’s cooking? THE MAIN COURSE Basically and Fundamentally… We’re racing! We’re starting! We’re rounding! We’re taking turns! We’re finishing! We’re unhappy!