Approaching the line to start boat 05 clear ahead of 25 with less than one minute until the start signal both on starboard tack.

25 attempted to pass astern of 05 but made contact with the stern of 05.

The hull of 25 mounted the stern of 05 causing the boat to turn head to wind.

Both crews then had to push the boats apart before staring.

05 started approximately 25 - 30 seconds after the starting signal.

No boat took a penalty

The wind strength was 13-18 knots with bit seas.

There was minor damage to the lip of the hull and the tiller extension was damaged.

Interim repairs were done on the tiller extension at the conclusion of race 3.

Boat 25 failed to keep clear as required by rules 11 & 14.

It was not reasonably possible for 05 to avoid the collision.

The damage to the tiller extension affected the performance of 05 in race 3.