The rules of Part 2 apply between boats that are sailing
in or near the racing area and intend to race,
are racing, or have been racing. However, a
boat not racing shall not be penalized for
breaking one of these rules, except rule 24.1.
When a boat sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, she shall
comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Colli-sions at Sea
(IRPCAS) or government right-of-way rules. If the sailing instructions so state,
the rules of Part 2 are replaced by the right-of-way rules of the IRPCAS or
by government right-of-way rules.