| Event: 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open & Youth Championships | Race Number: 2 |
| Protesting Boat: 217271 | Protested Boat: RC |
| Submitted Date/time: 03 Jan 2026 16:13 |
| Hearing Details: Given UFD Requesting |
Procedural Matters| | 1. AUS 217271 was represented by Xavier Bates. 2. The Race Committee was represented by James Sly. 3. The Race Committee presented video & audio evidence.
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Facts Found| | 1. Flag U was displayed with the preparatory signal for race 2. 2. Just before the starting signal, part of the hull of 217271 was identified by the race officer in the triangle formed by the ends of the starting line and the first mark. 3. 217271 was scored UFD in race 2.
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Conclusion| | 1. 217271’s score in race 2 was made significantly worse through her own fault and there was neither an improper action nor improper omission of the race committee Therefore, the requirements for redress in RRS 61.4(b) are not met.
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Rule(s) applicable| | RRS 30.3, and RRS 61.4(b). Refer also World Sailing Case 136 |
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Decision |
Jury Members| | Julka Gurvinderpal (Chairman), Damien Boldyrew, Mike Alison, Oliver Hugo, Philippe Mazard |
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