Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 11

Event: Race Number: 7
Protesting Boat: POL555Protested Boat: USA170
Submitted Date/time:  22 Jul 2011 15:55
Hearing Details: Port starboard

Facts Found

 

1. POL555 was on stbd on the starting line after the start.


2. USA170 was leeward, below the line and ahead on stbd and tacked at the pin end to port.


3. USA170 on port collided with USA170.


4. POL555 had no time to take evasive action.


5. USA170 did A penality turn. 


6. No penalty declaration from either boat.


7. POL555 was unable continue racing requiring a replacement boatd due to damage. 


 

Conclusion

 

USA was required to keep clear of POL555 after tacking to port and collision with serious damage.

Rule(s) applicable

 RRS 10, 14, 41.1 (b), SI 12.1

Decision

 

USA DSQ. POL555 granted redress redress ave pts of 5 best scores in races 1 through 6 after discard. 

Jury Members

 Paul Pascoe, Kamen Fillyov, Bruno Marques, Don Wieneke, Danielle Richards

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