Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 15

Event: Race Number: 9
Protesting Boat: FRA642Protested Boat: GBR983
Submitted Date/time:  23 Jul 2011 15:20
Hearing Details: Port starboard before the start

Facts Found

 

  1. Approximately 15 minutes prior to the start, FRA642 on port tack, with GBR983 clear astern

  2. FRA642 gybed onto starboard tack approximately 5 board lengths in front of GBR983

  3. GBR983 struck the front of the board of FRA642

  4. FRA642 returned to the beach to change boards, sailed to the start and crossed the starting line approx 1 minute after the start signal

Conclusion

 

GBR983 failed to keep clear of FRA642 as required by rule 10. FRA642 failed to keep clear as required under rule 14 but is exhonerated.

Rule(s) applicable

 10, 14

Decision

 

FRA642 granted redress for race 9, based on the average of races 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10. No change to the score for GBR983

Jury Members

 

Signature

 

 


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