| Event: Friday Night Dinghy Racing 2026 | Race Number: 3 |
| Protesting Boat: Astra 2 | Protested Boat: Request for redress |
| Submitted Date/time: 13 Feb 2026 20:04 |
| Hearing Details: Request for redress from scoring |
Procedural Matters| | Astra 2 represented by Theresa Morton.
Race Committee represented by Richard Mackie.
MB declared that he is a competitor in the series and a member of the RC.
MA and EA declared they are members of the RC.
Both parties consented to their continuing to act as members of the PC.
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Facts Found| |
- Astra 2 and Silver Shadow sailed through the finish line on at least one occasion during the race.
- Astra 2 and Silver Shadow were scored DSQ by the race committee.
- The SI say that "the finishing line will be designated as an Obstruction."
- Nothing in the SI prohibits boats from sailing through the finishing line at any time.
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Conclusion| |
- Astra 2's and Silver Shadows scores in Race 3 were made significantly worse through no fault of her own by an improper action or improper omission of the race committee. Therefore, the requirements for redress in RRS 61.4(b)(1) are met.
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Rule(s) applicable |
Decision| |
- Redress is given to Astra 2 and Silver Shadow.
- Astra 2 and Silver Shadow are to be scored in their finishing positions, and the scores of other boats are to be adjusted accordingly.
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Jury Members| | Michael Bradley (C), Michael Arnold, Emma Arnold |
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