Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 15

Event: Gill OptiAus 2019Race Number: 4
Protesting Boat: AUS 1673Protested Boat: FRA 2672
Submitted Date/time:  06 Jan 2019 15:02
Hearing Details: While tacking

Facts Found

 

  • Wind was light to variable

  • FRA 2672 was clear ahead of AUS 1623 on starboard tack approaching the finish line

  • AUS 1623 luffed to clear FRA 2672 dirty air

  • FRA 2672 finished

  • FRA 2672 immediately began tacking as she crossed the finish line

  • AUS 1623 on a colission course bore away to avoid contact with FRA 2672

  • No penalty was taken


Conclusion

 

FRA 2672 was not clear of the finish line and was still racing.

FRA 2672 did not keep clear while tacking


Rule(s) applicable

 Definition of Racing, 13

Decision

 Disqualify FRA 2672

Jury Members

 Jeremy Atkinson NJ (Chairman), Jeremy Atkinson NJ (Chairman), Darren Eger NJ, Glen Stanaway NJ, Paddy Hodgman SJ, Darren Eger NJ

Signature

 

 


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