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PREAMBLE
The Norfolk Broads Yacht Club has adopted the RYA Racing Charter and will do their utmost to adhere to the principles embodied within it, as stated in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 �2008. A notice to this effect is displayed in the clubhouse.
Any trophy owned by a class may be subject to the rules of that class regarding the eligibility to compete. Competition for trophies owned by Norfolk Broads Yacht Club shall be regarded as �open�, other than when entry is restricted to NBYC members, and without limitation imposed by class rules to the contrary. |
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| 1.0 |
RULES and AUTHORITY
Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 - 2008, the prescriptions of the RYA, the Notice of Race, the rules of the classes racing, except as any of these are changed by these Instructions. Except in races governed by special rules authority for the matters of racing rests with the Duty Flag Officer (DFO) who may delegate it to the Race Officer (RO). |
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| 2.0 |
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY |
| 2.1 |
General
The safety of a boat and her entire management including insurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/competitor racing the boat. Neither the establishment of these sailing instructions nor the inspection of the boat under these conditions in any way limits or reduces the absolute responsibility of the owner/competitor for his crew, his boat and the management thereof. The race organisers shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury howsoever caused to the owner/competitor, his skipper or crew, as a result of their taking part in the race or races. Moreover, every owner/competitor warrants the suitability of his boat for the race or races. |
| 2.2 |
Insurance
A Boat sailing at N.B.Y.C. shall have third party insurance for a minimum of �1,000,000. |
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Sail Numbers
Under exceptional circumstances, the RO may, on request prior to racing, permit a boat to use sails carrying sail numbers other than those required by Rule 77. |
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Eligibility
(a) At class weekends and whole day regattas a boat shall submit an entry form and the required fee before her first warning signal of the event otherwise she will not be scored.
(b) At half-day regattas the boat enters by displaying a rectangular flag at her masthead and by sailing in sight of the "Bridge" at her preparatory signal. |
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Helmsman and Crew
In all Club races the helmsman shall be a member of the Club or a visitor having the permission of the RO. In the case of a visitor, the boat shall not be awarded any Club Trophy or points towards a Club Trophy, any Trophy or points being awarded to the next boat whose helmsman is a member of the Club. |
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Number of Starters and Prizes
Two entrants to start or no first prize.
More than five entrants for a second prize.
More than eight entrants for a third prize.
More than twelve entrants for a fourth prize.
More than sixteen entrants for a fifth prize.
More than twenty entrants for a sixth prize.
There shall be no sail over. |
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| 3.0 |
PERSONAL BUOYANCY and REEFING |
| 3.1 |
Personal buoyancy must be free from any damage that would reduce its efficiency and be capable of adequately supporting the wearer in the event of them entering the water. |
| 3.2 |
A competitor shall wear properly fastened personal buoyancy at all times when sailing single-handed, or when required to do so by class rules. |
| 3.3 |
Rule 40 is amended to include: -
At the discretion of the RO, a white board bearing a red triangle will be displayed on the front of the Clubhouse and a red flag will be flown from the Flag Officers flag hoist. These signals denote that the helmsmen and crews of all centreboard boats shall wear properly fastened personal buoyancy. A boat which fails to observe these signals when displayed before or at the preparatory signal for a race in which she intends to compete shall be disqualified. |
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Reefing: At the discretion of the RO, and after consultation with a fleet representative, if available, in the case of the following classes, reefing may be ordered. The maximum amount of sail which may be carried shall be signalled not less than 40 minutes before the start of the race, by flying the appropriate class flag over the following:- |
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Yare and Bure OD:
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One cone - one reef
Two cones - two reefs and storm jib
Two cones (lower one reversed) - three reefs and storm jib |
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Broads OD:
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One cone - one reef and large foresail
Two cones over international code flag ‘L’ - two reefs and large foresail
Two cones - two reefs and small foresail
Two cones (lower one reversed) - Three reefs and small foresail |
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Norfolk OD:
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One cone - one reef
Two cones - two reefs |
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| 4.0 |
COMMUNICATIONS WITH COMPETITORS |
| 4.1 |
Notices to Competitors
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official Notice Board located outside the Secretary's office. |
| 4.2 |
Changes in Sailing Instructions
Changes in the sailing instructions will be posted for at least one hour before the advertised starting time of the race or races concerned. Changes in the sailing instructions will be indicated by displaying International Code flag "L". When no further changes have been made, I.C. flag "L" will be lowered after the start of the last race of that day. |
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Class Signals
The following class warning signals will be used.
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1. Allcomers A |
- Numeral 9 |
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2. Allcomers B |
- Numeral 6 |
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3. Combined A / B |
- Numeral 4 |
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4. River Cruiser Class (First start) |
- Numeral 3 |
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5. River Cruiser Class (Second start) |
- Numeral 2 |
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6. Y. & B.O.D. |
- V |
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7. Mixed O.D. |
- L |
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8. Yeoman |
- Y |
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9. Wayfarer |
- I |
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10. Norfolk O.D. Dinghy |
- U |
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11. Mirrors |
- Naval Numeral 6 |
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12. Lasers |
- Special Design |
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13. Stars |
- C |
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14. Optimists |
- O |
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15. Toppers |
- T |
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16. Junior Allcomers (Dinghies) |
- A |
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17. Broads O.D. |
- Z |
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18. Splash |
- E |
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| 4.4 |
Declaration Forms
Competitors may be required to sign a Declaration Form or Board, in which case a notice to Competitors will be posted on the Notice Board outside the Secretary's Office. |
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| 5.0 |
COURSE INSTRUCTIONS |
| 5.1 |
Course Area
The course areas shown in the sketch below are for guidance only.
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| 5.2 |
Courses
The course to be sailed is indicated by white numbers on red (port hand) or green (starboard hand) background posted on the Clubhouse below the signal mast, except in the case of Committee boat starts when the course will be displayed on the Committee boat. The numbers are to be read from left to right. If any class is required to sail a different course, this will be indicated by a board carrying a representation of the class flag which will be situated to the right of the general course and rounds indicator and precede the course and round indicator for that class. |
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When the number of a buoy is preceded by letter X, the buoy is not a mark during the first round. |
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When the course instructions require boats to finish by crossing the Finishing Line:
(a) in a northerly direction and East Mark and/or West Mark and/or Number 5 Mark and/or Number 6 Mark is located north of the Finishing Line and one of these Marks is shown as the last of the series of marks to be rounded, boats shall finish when they cross the Finishing Line.
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(b) in a southerly direction and East Mark and/or West Mark and/or Number 5 Mark and/or Number 6 Mark is located south of the Finishing Line and one of these Marks is shown as the last of the series of marks to be rounded, boats shall finish when they cross the Finishing Line.
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Number of Rounds
The number of rounds is indicated by a white figure on a black background. |
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Description of Course Marks
The marks of the course will consist of spherical buoys surmounted by a staff and flag; each buoy will be positioned in the general area shown on the map 5.1.
Two additional distinctively marked buoys wearing Flag 'M' designated N (to be used north of the finishing line) and S (to be used south of the finishing line) and two additional distinctively marked buoys wearing Flag ''V' designated E and W (to be used on the East side and West side of the Broad) may be laid to enable alternative courses to be set.
A course may also be set using all or some of buoys designated A, B, C, and D. These buoys will fly Code flag O. Buoys A and B will normally be set North of the finishing line in the general area of Number 1 and Number 2 buoys respectively; and C and D to the South in the general area of Number 3 and Number 4 buoys respectively. These courses will be indicated in accordance with the provisions of S.I. 5.2 substituting "letters" for "numbers". |
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Distance Marks
Spherical orange buoys may be laid on or immediately adjacent to the starting line. Boats shall pass between these distance marks to start. |
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| 6.0 |
STARTS |
| 6.1 |
Starting times
Starting times are published in the Club Programme. |
| 6.2 |
Split Starts
When the RO., after consultation with the Fleet Captain, considers that either the numbers of boats competing or weather conditions would compromise safety of competitors he may order split starts. Details of such splitting, together with revised starting times, warning signals etc., shall be posted, as detailed in Sailing Instruction 4.1 at least 15 minutes before the advertised starting time of the first race. The posting of this notice shall be indicated by the flying of Code flag "L" over the appropriate class flag and two sound signals. The visual signal shall be lowered one minute before the warning signal for the first of the affected races is made. |
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Signals Displayed Ashore
Flag AP displayed over one or more shapes means "the start of the designated race is postponed for 15 minutes per shape". |
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Committee Boat Starts
Flag Q means "there will be a Committee Boat start”. The warning signal will not be made less than 20 minutes after this signal is displayed. |
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FIXED LINE STARTS |
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Starting Line
The starting line is a transit from the red staff carrying triangles on the front of the Clubhouse through a yellow and black staff carrying a yellow X. The starting line to be used may be indicated by a WHITE board bearing a BLACK number placed immediately BEFORE the course shown. The number will relate to the distance indicators on the far shore which may not be in precise transit with the starting poles. When letter D precedes all other letters and numbers on the course board, boats shall start between the distance marks. |
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Committee Boat / Barge Start
When Committee boat starts are ordered (see Sailing Instruction 6.4) the Committee boat will fly flag 'Q'. The starting line will be between a red and yellow staff with a triangle on the Committee boat and the outer distance mark. |
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Prohibited Area
No competing boat may, at any time, pass between the Committee boat or Barge and the limit buoy carrying the Club burgee. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in summary disqualification. |
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Distance marks
Distance marks do not have a required side at the commencement of the second and subsequent rounds. |
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Starting Procedure
Rule 26 is changed so that the following shall apply:- Signals shall be made at five minute intervals and time shall be taken from visual signals, the failure of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
Signals shall be made as follows:-
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Class Flag |
1 sound |
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Flag P |
1 sound |
| Start |
Flags removed |
1 sound |
When five minute intervals are used, the �P� flag shall be left displayed until the last class starts and the warning signal for each succeeding class shall be displayed at the time of the preparatory signal of the preceding class. If there is a general recall or postponement after the Preparatory signal, the warning and preparatory signals of any succeeding classes shall be removed immediately after the general recall or postponement have been signalled.
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Individual Recalls
Individual recalls will be in accordance with Rule 29.1 except that Code flag "X" will not be displayed. The class warning signal will remain at "the dip" until all premature starters have returned to the pre-start side of the starting line, or four minutes after the starting signal, whichever is the earlier. |
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Any boat which is on the course side of the Starting Line at the starting signal may be recalled by hail, but the responsibility for returning will rest with the boat concerned. |
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General Recalls
Rule 29.2 is changed to give the effect that the Preparatory signal for the new start of the recalled class shall be made one minute after the First Substitute is removed. |
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After a general recall, Rule 30.3 will normally apply, but at the RO�s discretion. Rule 30.3 is changed so that the phrase "within the triangle formed by the ends of the starting line and the first mark" shall read "on the course side of the starting line and its extensions". The Black Flag will be "Defaced", furthermore Rule 26 is changed to the effect that the Black Flag will be flown in conjunction with Code Flag P. |
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boat disqualified under Sailing Instruction 7.8.1 shall be hailed at the earliest possible moment. After receiving such a hail she shall sail clear of the racing fleet and return to her moorings as soon as possible. The display of sail numbers as required by Rule 30.3 shall NOT apply. |
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A boat disqualified under Sailing Instruction 7.8.1 which fails to comply with Sailing Instruction 7.8.2 shall be liable to protest under Rule 60.2(a) |
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For short series events, at the Race Officer’s discretion, after a general recall Rule 30.2 may apply, but if applied, it shall be applied for all races in that series. Rule 30.2 is changed so that the phrase ‘in the triangle formed by the starting line and the first mark’ shall read ‘on the course side of the starting line and its extensions’, and that flag F shall be flown in lieu of flag Z. Furthermore, Rule 26 is changed so that flag F will be flown in conjunction with Code Flag P. |
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Postponement after Preparatory Signal
Under these circumstances only, Rule 27.1 and Race Signals are changed to give the effect that the Preparatory signal for the new start will be made one minute after the AP signal is removed. |
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| 8.0 |
FINISHING |
| 8.1 |
Finishing Line
The finishing line is a line between the inverted triangle on the front of the box and a white staff carrying a white triangle on the opposite shore. |
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Time Limit
(a) When no boat finishes within one hour of the actual time of start, the race may be abandoned or cancelled.
(b) Rule 35 shall not apply. The finishing period for any class may be restricted to 30 minutes after the first boat in that class has finished. Such restriction shall be signalled by hoisting the appropriate Class Flag under Signal Flag 'E' with one sound signal. Thereafter, boats in that class will be deemed to have retired and will not be timed in.
(c) As an alternative to “timing out” boats, the RO may, at his discretion, apply an Average Lap Time calculator. When this procedure is in operation it shall be signalled by hoisting the appropriate Class Flag under Signal Flag 'A' with one sound signal. This course of action shall not be used following a Committee Boat or Barge start |
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Shortening Course
When Flag S is displayed from the Clubhouse, it means "The race will finish when the leading boat followed by the other boats next crosses the finishing line having first left all the previous marks on the required side”. |
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ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES |
| 9.1 |
The Two Turns penalty, Rule 44.1 and 44.2 shall apply. |
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River Cruisers Only. River Cruisers, when racing, shall not be subject to Sailing Instruction 9.1. Instead, the following shall apply: -
The One and Two Turn(s) Penalties (Rules 31.2 and 44.2) be replaced by Time Penalties of 1 and 2 minutes respectively, added to the boat's elapsed time, to be acknowledged by the said boat flying a green rectangular flag. It is the responsibility of the helm to declare to the RO, within 30 minutes of the end of the race, which penalty or penalties the boat is taking. A boat that fails to make a declaration will be assumed to have retired. It is the responsibility of other competitors to ensure these provisions are enforced. |
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| 10.0 |
PROTESTS |
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Rule 61.1 is changed to give the effect that ALL protesting boats shall be required to conspicuously display a red flag at the first reasonable opportunity |
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Protests or notices of intention to protest in respect of each incident in a race shall be made in writing within 30 minutes of the finish of the last boat in that race. The completed protest form shall be delivered within two hours of the finishing time of the last boat in that race. R.Y.A. protest forms and notices of intention to protest are available in the Clubhouse (notice board). Completed forms should be handed to the RO. |
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Disqualification without a Hearing
The protest committee may penalize without a hearing a boat which has broken Rule 42. For the purposes of Rule 67, the RO and the DFO are designated observers and will constitute the Protest Committee |
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A boat which has broken Rule 45, or does not sail the course, may be disqualified without a hearing. This changes Rule 63.1 |
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| 11.0 |
SCORING SYSTEM |
| 11.1 |
In Class Weekend, Wroxham Week and Team Matches scoring will be in accordance with Appendix 'A' sections A1 to A8 inclusive. |
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For the purpose of Appendix A Section A2, points shall be scored for races one less than the number available except that if only three or fewer races be available, ALL shall be scored unless otherwise ordered (see Sailing Instruction 4.2). Appendix A, Section A4.1 Low Point System will be used: -
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Finishing Place |
Low Point system |
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First |
1 point |
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Second |
2 points |
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Third |
3 points |
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Forth |
4 points |
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Each place thereafter ADD 1 POINT |
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The scoring system for all Club races except for Class Weekends, Wroxham Week and Team Matches will be as described below and in the notices posted on the notice board in the Clubhouse: -
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Winner |
40 points |
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Second |
39 points |
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Third |
38 points and so on. |
- Boats annotated DNS, DNF, OCS shall score points equivalent to ONE less than the last boat would have scored if all starters had finished.
- Boats annotated RAF shall score points equivalent to TWO less than the last boat would have scored if all starters had finished.
- Boats annotated DSQ shall score points equivalent to THREE less than the last boat would have scored if all starters had finished.
- Boats annotated DNC (see S.2.4b) shall score ZERO points.
- In Club Series races points for half the available races shall be counted.
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| 12.0 |
LOCAL VARIATIONS |
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Distinguishing Flags
Every boat while racing shall carry, at or near her main mast or top masthead, or near the highest point on her sail plan, a rectangular distinguishing flag. On retirement either this distinguishing flag shall be lowered or an ensign shall be worn at the stern or a white cloth tied to the boom. At Open meetings competitors may apply to the RO for dispensation from this rule. |
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Collision with moored vessels
A boat, which is racing, shall keep clear of all moored craft. A boat which is in collision with a moored craft shall either protest, retire or accept the alternative penalty (Sailing Instructions 9.1 and 9.2). |
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Gender
In these instructions the masculine to include the feminine. |
