| Event: Melbourne Osaka Cup 2025 | Race Number: 1 |
| Protesting Boat: RC | Protested Boat: Sailor Moon |
| Submitted Date/time: 28 Apr 2025 08:53 |
| Hearing Details: Outside assistance |
Facts Found| |
- Sailor Moon encountered engine problems and took shelter in Guam and was towed onto a mooring.
- The crew of Sailor Moon were taken ashore where they purchased parts to repair their engine as well as additional food and drinks.
- The crew of Sailor Moon performed their own repairs on the engine and once repaired motored out of harbour and re-commenced racing.
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Conclusion| | Sailor Moon broke RRS 41 (Outside Help). Sailor Moon broke RRS 42 (Propulsion) in using their engine, but it was not used to advance their position in the race.
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Rule(s) applicable |
Protest Form:Click to view |
Decision| | A penalty of 5% is to be added to the elapsed time of Sailor Moon for breaking RRS 41. No penalty to be applied for breaking RRS 42.
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