I spun a full circle but only gybed — is my penalty turn complete?

Name: Has the penalty been done as required by the rules? — Rule 44.2 explained
Uploaded: 2026-08-18T12:00:00+12:00
Duration: 56 s
Description: I spun a full circle but only gybed — is my penalty turn complete? No. Rule 44.2 defines a One-Turn Penalty as one turn that includes one tack AND one gybe. The rule counts manoeuvres, not the shape of your circle. A spin that contains a gybe but no tack is not a penalty at all — you are still liable for the original foul and can be protested and disqualified.

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No. Rule 44.2 defines a One-Turn Penalty as one turn that includes one tack AND one gybe. The rule counts manoeuvres, not the shape of your circle. A spin that contains a gybe but no tack is not a penalty at all — you are still liable for the original foul and can be protested and disqualified.

I spun a full circle but only gybed — is my penalty turn complete?

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