Facts of the Scenario:
At 3 boat lengths Yellow is overlapped with Blue. Blue is sailing on a course toward the mark. She continues on this course until she reaches 2 boat lengths and then turns down to give room to Yellow at the mark. At position 3 Yellow turns down to sail to the mark and her boom makes contact with Blue. They round the mark without further contact.

1. At position 2 who has right of way?
2. At position 2 what rule(s), if any, does Blue break?
3. At position 2 what rules(s), if any, does Yellow break?
4. At position 3 who has right of way?
5. At position 3 what rule(s), if any, does Blue break?
6. At position 3 what rule(s), if any, does Yellow break?
7. Who should be DSQ: Blue, Yellow, neither?

In response to Dick’s comments and to stimulate conversation about Rule 14, I add the following facts to the scenario: Yellow’s boom hit Blue’s hull scratching it, requiring buffing to remove the scratch.

Does this constitute damage requiring disqualification under Rule 14? If yes, who should be disqualified? If no, why not?