Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 26

Event: Race Number: 2B
Protesting Boat: #13 Fung, Tat-choiProtested Boat: #57 Robin Dinsdale
Submitted Date/time:  09 Feb 2014 10:30
Hearing Details: Mark contact at windward mark, leg 2

Facts Found

 

  1. Shortly after rounding the offset mark, boat 13 on starboard was clear ahead of boat 57 on starboard.

  2. Boat 57 made contact with the starboard rudder of boat 13, causing damage.

  3. Boat 13 was able to continue sailing the race unimpeded.

  4. Boat 57 took a one-turn penalty.


Conclusion

 

Boat 57 broke rules 12 and 14.  Since the damage was not serious, she is exhonerated by her penalty turn.


Rule(s) applicable

 12, 14, 44.2

Decision

 Protest dismissed

Jury Members

 Philippe Mazard FRA IJ (Chairman), David McIntyre NZL NJ, Leonard Chin MAS IJ, Maria Jose Lovigne ARG NJ, Paul Pascoe AUS IJ

Signature

 

 


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