What Is Barging in Sailing?

Barging is the most common foul that happens on the starting line, yet there is no “anti-barging” rule in the Racing Rules of Sailing. Barging is when an inside windward boat takes mark room at a starting mark. ... Despite protestations from the leeward boat, the windward boat barreled right around the mark.

What is a propulsion penalty in sailing?

Rule 42 - Propulsion

Rule 42 of the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing relates to "Propulsion". The Basic Rule (RRS 42.1) states that: "Except when permitted in rule 42.3 or 45, a boat shall compete by using only the wind and water to increase, maintain or decrease her speed.

Is the committee boat an obstruction?

Because both the committee boat and the pier are obstructions, Rule 19 applies as the boats pass either of them (see Rule 19.1). Under Rule 19.2(b), Olga as the outside boat is required to give Ivan room to pass between her and the obstruction.