Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 04

Event: Melbourne Osaka Cup 2025Race Number: 1
Protesting Boat: RCProtested Boat: Curious Roo
Submitted Date/time:  07 Apr 2025 14:46
Hearing Details: Using engine

Facts Found

 

  1. Curious Roo took shelter on March 4 2025 behind Flinders Island at 17:25, position 39 54 S 147 47 E to conduct repairs on their Furler.

  2. Only spare parts already on the boat were used and no outside assistance was provided.

  3. Curios Roo resumed sailing from the same position on March 5 2025 at 09:00


Conclusion

 

Curious Roo broke RRS 42 (Propulsion) in using their engine, but it was not used to advance their position in the race.


Rule(s) applicable

 RRS 42

Protest Form:

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Decision

 

No penalty to be applied for breaking RRS 42


Signature

 

 


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