When rule 21 or 22 applies between two boats, Section A rules do not
| 21.1 | A boat sailing towards the pre-start side of the starting line or one of its extensions after her starting signal to start or to comply with rule 30.1 keep clear. of a boat not doing so until her hull is completely on the pre-start side. |
| 21.2 | A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not. |
| 21.3 | A boat moving astern, or sideways to windward, through the water by backing a sail shall keep clear of one that is not. |