Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 08

Event: 2022 Victorian Youth ChampionshipsRace Number: 5
Protesting Boat: 3050Protested Boat: 2684
Submitted Date/time:  17 Apr 2022 17:05
Hearing Details: Port and Starboard

Facts Found

 

  • 3050 on starboard, 2684 on port, on a converging course approaching the windward mark.

  • 3050 luffed to avoid a collision with 2684 and capsized.

  • After rounding the offset mark, 2684 gybed, capsized and then tacked after righting the boat.


Conclusion

 

  • 2684 on port failed to keep clear of 3050 on starboard, and broke RRS 10.

  • By delaying her penalty turns until after the offset mark, 2684 failed to comply with the requirements of RRS 44.2


Rule(s) applicable

 RRS 10, RRS 44.2

Decision

 

2684 to be scored DSQ in race 5.

The requirements for redress in RRS 62.1 are not met.


Jury Members

 Ben Fels (Chairman), Richard Geake-Ransome, Damien Boldyrew, David Brookes, Paul Pascoe, Mikalya Thompson, Erica Kirby

Signature

 

 


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