| Event: | Race Number: 2A |
| Protesting Boat: #29 Daniel van Kerckhof | Protested Boat: #42 McCormick |
| Submitted Date/time: 08 Feb 2014 13:35 |
| Hearing Details: Port/Stbd at top mark |
Facts Found| |
- Boat 29 was close hauled on starboard approaching the top mark, boat 42 on port crossed ahead having dipped another starboard tack boat.
- Boat 42 capsized backwards, making contact with boat 29 and causing boat 29 to capsize.
- There was minor damage to boat 29 and no injury.
- The damage did not impair boat 29's ability to continue sailing.
- Boat 42 took a one-turn penalty in acknowledgement of their infringement, and subsequently retired from the race.
|
|
Conclusion| |
- Boat 42 broke rule 10. Since there was no serious damage or injury, she is exonerated by her one-turn penalty.
- Since boat 29's score in the race was not made worse by injury or physical damage, she is not eligible for redress.
|
|
Rule(s) applicable |
Decision| | Request for redress is denied |
|
Jury Members| | Maria Jose Lovigne ARG NJ (Chairman), David McIntyre NZL NJ, Leonard Chin MAS IJ, Paul Pascoe AUS IJ, Philippe Mazard FRA IJ |
|
Signature |