What can the Race Umpire do if my boat drifts towards another crew?

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If a crew is about to interfere with another, the Race Umpire should, if practical, raise the white flag, call the name of the crew at fault and show the required change of direction by lowering the flag to that side. In principle the Race Umpire may not steer a crew by verbal direction unless there is an obstruction in its lane (rule 10.10.1). To protect safety or prevent damage to boats and equipment, the Race Umpire may raise the white flag, name the crew and call "Stop" (rule 10.10.2). The Race Umpire may stop the whole race by raising and waving the red flag and sounding an audible signal (rule 10.10.5). If your crew interfered and affected another crew's finishing position, the Race Umpire may exclude it. After a collision of boats or oars, the Race Umpire may exclude the crew causing it even without a prior warning (rule 10.10). The Race Umpire cannot alter a placing.