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Protest Number: 07

Event: Laser National ChampionshipRace Number: 9
Protesting Boat: 19 6906Protested Boat: 19 2674
Protest Details: port starboard at windward mark

Facts Found

 

19 6906 was approaching the windward mark on starboard tack and on the lay line.


At the zone, 19 2674 was on the same tack and clear ahead, just under the lay line.


19 2674 tacked inside the zone and made contact with 196906 after passing head to wind and before reaching a close hauled course.


19 6906 luffed but could not avoid contact.


There was no damage.


19 2674 did a 2 turns penalty approximately 100 m from the mark after getting clear of other competitors


The wind was 18 to 25 knots and the sea 1 to 1.5 m


 


 

Conclusion

 

19 2674 broke rule 13 but took the required penalty - rule 44.2

Rule(s) applicable

 13 and 44.2

Decision

 

Protest dismissed

Jury Members

 

Debbie Hauschildt, Wayne Thompson, Rob Ware and Andrew Waterman (chairman)

Signature

 

 


23 May 2013 23:28