Protest Number: 32 |
| Event: 29er and 49er World Championship | Race Number: 3 Bronze |
| Protesting Boat: AUS 932 | Protested Boat: AUS 929 |
| Protest Details: First downwind leg incident |
Facts Found| | 1. AUS 932 on starboard and AUS 929 on port were sailing downwind toward each other in approximately 15 knots wind.
2. A collision course was established when the boats were approximately 5 boat lengths apart.
3. AUS 932 luffed to avoid contact with AUS 929, who was attempting to cross ahead.
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Conclusion| | AUS 929 failed to keep clear as required by rule 10. |
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Rule(s) applicable |
Decision |
Jury Members| | Rob Ware, AUS (chairman), John Doerr, GBR, Bill O'Hara, IRL, Noel Allen, AUS, , Doug Sloan, USA |
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Signature |
