Hearing Decision

1. Boat 32 had problems with rudder cam jamming before first launch.


2. After returning to shore following the first attempted race start, the rudders were raised but cams were locked down.


3. On leaving the beach for the second time, the competitor noticed that the cams were locked down and returned to the beach.


4. The beach crew raised the cams and competitor returned to the race.


5. During the last downwind leg the windward rudder was raised and the cam remained locked down.


6. After gybing, the competitor sailed the last part of the downwind leg with the leeward rudder raised, resulting in difficulties steering.

Failure to check the rudders while ashore contributed to the problem with the rudders during the race.