Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 06

Event: Hobie 16 World ChampionshipsRace Number: 5
Protesting Boat: 14 - MocarskiProtested Boat: 02 - Degli Uberti
Submitted Date/time:  08 Nov 2019 16:27
Hearing Details: Port / Starboard at the start

Facts Found

 

1. Shortly after the starting signal, Boat 14 was on starboard tack near the pin end of the line; Boat 02 started on port tack near the pin.

2. Boat 14 and Boat 02 were on a collision course.

3. 10 seconds after the start, Boat 14 bore away 1 boat length away from Boat 02 and passed 1.5m behind Boat 02.

4. Wind was 7 kts.

5. There was no contact.

6. Neither boat did penalty turns.


Conclusion

 

02, the port tack boat, did not keep clear of 14, the startboard tack boat, breaking rule 10


Rule(s) applicable

 RRS 10

Decision

 

Boat 02 is disqualified from race 5.


Jury Members

 Paul Pascoe AUS IJ (Chairman), Francisco Jaurequi MEX IJ, Matt Bounds USA NJ, Rick Mallinson USA IJ, Walter Mielke GER IJ

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