Actually, I think Rule 2 might be more applicable. This rule is often used/contrued to prevent "intimidation, verbal or otherwise" from being used to improve a finish score and/or win a race or series. This is more obvious when an experienced senior is "swearing" at a junior, presumably less experience racer, or a member of the/a fairer sex etc. The swearer can get tossed, even when he/she was on starboard.
We encourage the use of the "P" word (Protest), and onshore discussions of a complicated rule situation, as Rob B. describes above. "F" words are discouraged, but happen. Our Juniors, many of whom move on to a very high level of College sailing(5 are on ranked teams), A-Cupping(presently 1, if there is ever another race), Pan Am Games (we have 3 Golds), etc. are nudged to learn that an "F" word can get you tossed at that level, and that protests are both sartisfying, and tactical, and very much a part of the game. And a stream of swearing clouds the brain.
And yes, the Laser class is famous for setting the standards on both Rule 2 and 69, unfortunately. Google Brodie Cobb if you don't know the story.
Learn to patch gel coat. It's very easy, and knowing how will make it easier to get your head back in the game quicker.
"Dude" Al Russell
We encourage the use of the "P" word (Protest), and onshore discussions of a complicated rule situation, as Rob B. describes above. "F" words are discouraged, but happen. Our Juniors, many of whom move on to a very high level of College sailing(5 are on ranked teams), A-Cupping(presently 1, if there is ever another race), Pan Am Games (we have 3 Golds), etc. are nudged to learn that an "F" word can get you tossed at that level, and that protests are both sartisfying, and tactical, and very much a part of the game. And a stream of swearing clouds the brain.
And yes, the Laser class is famous for setting the standards on both Rule 2 and 69, unfortunately. Google Brodie Cobb if you don't know the story.
Learn to patch gel coat. It's very easy, and knowing how will make it easier to get your head back in the game quicker.
"Dude" Al Russell