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| Protesting Boat: 809 | Protested Boat: 220 |
| Submitted Date/time: 25 Oct 2014 14:46 |
| Hearing Details: Port/Starboard |
Facts Found| |
- Minnow 809 on starboard tack made contact with Optimist 220 on port tack causing significant damage.
- 809 was unable to complete races 2,3,4,5,6 due to the damage sustained.
- Neither boat was racing but both boats were in the vicinity of the racing area between races.
- 809 was unable to avoid contact with 220 when it became clear that 220 was not keeping clear.
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Conclusion| | 809 received physical damage because of the action of a boat not racing that was required to keep clear (RRS 62.1(b)).
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Rule(s) applicable |
Decision| | 809 awarded redress for races 2,3,4,5,6 based on the finishing place of 809 in races 1, plus all races conducted subsequent to Race 6.
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Jury Members| | Paul Green (Chairman), Christina Heydon, Tony Stephen |
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