Protest Number: 09 |
| Event: Audi Etchells Worlds 2009 | Race Number: 5 |
| Protesting Boat: Sail # 768 | Protested Boat: Sail # 1058 |
| Protest Details: Rule 10 1st windward leg |
Facts Found| | AUS 768 was sailing to windward on starboard tack NZL 1058 was sailing to windward on port tack on a converging course with 768 786 luffed to avoid contact with 1058 at the same time 1058 bore away and made contact with 768 causing serious damage. Neither boat exonerated |
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Conclusion| | 1058 on port tack was required by RRS 10 to keep clear of 768 on starboard tack and failed to do so resulting in a collision causing serious damage. |
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