computeroman2 said:If you scream spin for the port-tack rudder rule at a newbie, they'll probably spin too.
Does that make it right?
I agree with rtrs.
this is going to sound really stupid, ive heard the joke before but what does port-tack rudder rule mean, is it just something that sounds fancy and makes the newbie think its real so they accept it.computeroman2 said:If you scream spin for the port-tack rudder rule at a newbie, they'll probably spin too.
Does that make it right?
I agree with rtrs.
Tack, Starboard or Port: A boat is on the tack, starboard or port, corresponding to her windward side.
Leewardand Windward: A boat’s leeward side is the side that is or, when she is head to wind, was away from the wind. However, when sailing by the lee or directly downwind, her leeward side is the side on which her mainsail lies. The other side is her windward side. When two boats on the same tack overlap, the one on the leeward side of the other is the leeward boat. The other is the windward boat.
sailor327 said:this is going to sound really stupid, ive heard the joke before but what does port-tack rudder rule mean, is it just something that sounds fancy and makes the newbie think its real so they accept it.
Josef said:It's the port tack boat that broke the rules by doing an unexpected move that causes contact.
You're not allowed to do stuff like that without giving the other boat time to avoid you, no matter how clear the rules are on who should stay clear.
Josef said:It's the port tack boat that broke the rules by doing an unexpected move that causes contact.
You're not allowed to do stuff like that without giving the other boat time to avoid you, no matter how clear the rules are on who should stay clear.