Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 4

Event: 2026 Zhik QLD Youth ChampionshipsRace Number: 7
Protesting Boat: Protest committeeProtested Boat: 192626, 224200, 22656, 22002, 220027, 224223 et al
Submitted Date/time:  26 Sep 2026 13:18
Hearing Details: Sailing through other course area

Procedural Matters

 

Deemed valid

Hearing started at 15:30hrs 26th September 2026

226565, 225732, and 216344 were added after evidence received identified them as possible parties also involved


Facts Found

 


  1. The wind strength on the race course area 15-17 kts, with a 1m+ swell 




  2. After competition of racing on course area Bravo ILCA6 boats were returning to shore




  3. 192626, 224200, 22656, 22002, 220027, and 224223 crossed the Alpha Course area to leeward of Gate 3s/3p but to windward of mark 5.




  4. 226565, 225732, and 216344 crossed the Alpha Course area to windward of Gate 3s/3p and mark 5.




  5. Some confusion existed as to the safe transit lane to avoid the active course areas.




Conclusion

 

192626, 224200, 22656, 22002, 220027, 224223, 226565, 225732, and 216344 broke SI 3.3 by sailing into other course areas whilst the other course areas are racing.


Rule(s) applicable

 SI3.3

Decision

 

  1. 192626, 224200, 22656, 22002, 220027, 224223, 226565, 225732 and 216344 are to provide an apology to the Race Committee for Alpha Course area.


  2. No further penalty to be applied.




Jury Members

 Darren Eger NJ (Chairman), Lauren Twigg RJ, Matthew Johnson NJ, Michael Bradley RJ

Signature

 

 


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