'Splain this rule to a non racer?

[Gene Neill]

42.2. Prohibited Actions

"repeated tacks or gybes unrelated to changes in the wind or to tactical considerations."

I'm curious about the reason for this rule. What sort of thing is it designed to prevent? What sort of tacks and gybes lie in between "changes in the wind" and "tactical considerations"?

 

[JRacer]

It's rocking. Rocking the boat to make it move forward.

 

[Jackdaw]

Roll tacking totally moves the boat forward. If you link them non-tactically you move forward and break the propulsion (RRS 42.1) rule. Its more of a dinghy (420 etc) thing, but can be done in j22, j24s etc. We have boats like this that will come into the harbor sails down and no motor, making 2+ knots only by the crew roll tacking.

 

[smokey73]

Looks like hard work!

 

[Gene Neill]

Ah, okay, that makes complete sense. Thanks!

 

[shemandr]

Roll tacking totally moves the boat forward. If you link them non-tactically you move forward and break the propulsion (RRS 42.1) rule...

That video reminds me of a quote attributed to Dennis Connor speaking to his crew while practicing. " We're going to tack until I get tired!"

 

[Jackdaw]

Looks like hard work!

Thats why sailboat racing is a SPORT. If you're not tired when its over, you're not doing it right! ;^)

 

[Scott T-Bird]

It makes your brain tired, too!

 

[Benny17441]

The market for Diesel Fuel just took a dive. Let's roll.