Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 17

Event: Hobie 16 World ChampionshipsRace Number: 4B
Protesting Boat: 50 - BatesProtested Boat: 46 Viela Frey
Submitted Date/time:  14 Nov 2019 15:30
Hearing Details: Port/Stbd

Facts Found

 

  1. 50 and 46 sailing downwind with 46 on port and 50 on starboard on a collision course

  2. 50 altered course to windward to avoid a collision with 46

  3. The wind was 12-14 knots

  4. There was no contact between the boats

  5. Not boats took any penaty turns

 


Conclusion

 

Boat 46 failed to keep clear as required by rule 10


Rule(s) applicable

 10

Decision

 Boat 46 is DSQ in race 5B

Jury Members

 Francisco Jaurequi MEX IJ (Chairman), Matt Bounds USA NJ, Paul Pascoe AUS IJ, Rick Mallinson USA IJ, Walter Mielke GER IJ

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