Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 12

Event: Hobie 16 World ChampionshipsRace Number: 1A
Protesting Boat: 04, 17, 25, 27, 28, 32, 36, 40, 46Protested Boat: RC
Submitted Date/time:  11 Nov 2019 11:50
Hearing Details: BFD at start w/general recall

Facts Found

 

In Race 1a the preparatory signal for this starting sequence was a black flag. 9 boats were identified in the triangle above the starting line in the one minute before the starting signal. After the starting signal, general recall was signalled.  The signal boat posted the sail numbers of 9 boats on their stern after the recall signal and those boats did not sail the subsequent race. The boats were scored BFD


Conclusion

 

There was no improper action by the race committee and the requirements of RRS 62.2a are not met.


Rule(s) applicable

 62.2a, 30.4, 29.2

Decision

 redress not given

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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