[paulk]

Had an interesting twist on this queston last Saturday. A boat trying to pass me within two boatlengths to WINDWARD of me (not leeward) called for me to maintain my "proper course" . If the rule quote above is correct, it only applies to the boat coming from behind and if THEY are the leeward boat. I guess it''s a good thing they simplified the rules, because imagine if they hadn''t.