| Conclusions:
1. In acquiring right of way, B911 was required to give Sm385 room to keep clear which she did (rule 15)
2. In making contact with Sm288, B911 failed to keep clear as the windward boat (rule 11)
3. In subsequently altering course to windward and making contact with Sm385 she failed to initially give Sm385 room to keep clear (rule 16)
4. It was not reasonably possible for Sm385 or Sm288 to avoid contact.
5. The damage was not considered serious
Alt Conclusions
1. B911 to windward failed to keep clear of Sm288 to leeward, and broke RRS 11.
2. B911 did not avoid contact when it was reasonably possible, and broke RRS 14.
3. It was not reasonably possible for Sm288 the right-of-way boat to avoid contact with B911 when it was clear that B911 was not keeping clear. Sm288 did not break RRS 14.
4. When acquiring right of way through her own actions, B911 failed to initially give Sm385 room to keep clear, and broke RRS 15.
5. When changing course, Sm911 the right-of-way boat failed to give Sm385 room to keep clear, and broke RRS 16.1.
6. It was not reasonably possible for Sm385 the boat sailing within the room to which she was entitled to avoid contact with B911 when it was clear that B911 was not giving room. Sm385 did not break RRS 14.
7. B911 did not avoid contact when it was reasonably possible, and broke RRS 14.
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Rules that Apply:
8. 11, 14, 15, 16.1 - definition room
Decision:
1. B911 is to be score DSQ in Race 2
Protest Committee:
John Mooney (Chairman), Jack Fullerton, Paul Pascoe
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