Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 16

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Event: 2017 Gill Australian & Open Optimist ChampionshipsRace Number: 3
Protesting Boat: 1010Protested Boat: RC
Submitted Date/time:  04 Jan 2017 17:45
Hearing Details: Improper action by RC not to abandon

Facts Found

 

On leg 3 wind was 130 degrees

At beginning of leg 4 the wind changed to 300 degrees.  Approx 180 degree windshift

Wind was between 0 knots and 10 knots fluctuating over the course

Yellow fleet was halfway beating to finish

Blue was rounding gate


Conclusion

 

Given the conditions there is no requirement for RC to abandon

There was no improper action or omission of the Race Committee with their actions


Rule(s) applicable

 62.1 (a)

Decision

 Redress denied

Signature

 

 

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