| Event: | Race Number: 7 |
| Protesting Boat: 757 | Protested Boat: 990 |
| Submitted Date/time: 15 Jan 2016 14:23 |
| Hearing Details: Port/Sbd |
Facts Found| |
- 757 on starboard tack 30 seconds after the start
- 990 on starboard to leeward
- 990 luffed, tacked, and the bow of 990 clipped the backstay of 757, breaking the backstay
- 990 took a penalty turn
- 757 retired from the race due to the damage
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Conclusion| |
- 990 failed to keep clear of 757
- No further penalty for 990
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Rule(s) applicable |
Decision| | 757 Awarded Avg Points in R7 |
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Jury Members| | Ben Fels (Chair), Andrew Waterman, Paul Pascoe |
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