Protest......

   I had an incident like that at a Nationals once (I was the boat stuck in irons next to the mark). Although I had no rights to room, the boats on the outside cant just continue as if you arn't there and crash into you as the rules clearly state that you must avoid collisions. The boat outside should sail around the muppet in irons, and then protest him. If damage was caused to the guy in irons he is entitled to protest the guy who hit him, and seek re-dress if he then misses races due to being half sunk and carrying out repairs.

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craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Protest...... Posted: 29 Jan 09 at 5:43pm
	I had an incident like that at a Nationals once (I was the boat stuck in irons next to the mark). Although I had no rights to room, the boats on the outside cant just continue as if you arn't there and crash into you as the rules clearly state that you must avoid collisions. The boat outside should sail around the muppet in irons, and then protest him. If damage was caused to the guy in irons he is entitled to protest the guy who hit him, and seek re-dress if he then misses races due to being half sunk and carrying out repairs.

Gladys Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 03 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gladys Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 09 at 5:33pm
	They must be profesionals, not one of them is yelling at another!
	You're a sailor when you will leave port in any wind, You're a good sailor when you can get back!

Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 09 at 5:17pm
	'Seamanlike manor' pretty much means getting around the mark without hitting anything. It doesnt allow for a 'wide entry close exit' rounding or any hanging around in the vicinity of the mark making a nussance of yourself...

tgruitt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2479	Post Options Post Reply Quote tgruitt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 09 at 5:07pm
	But will he be able to round in a seaman like manor? Is that the rule?
	Needs to sail more...

MRJP BUZZ 585 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Mar 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1496	Post Options Post Reply Quote MRJP BUZZ 585 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 09 at 5:05pm
	Looks like there is plenty of room for that inside guy to round the mark
	Josh Preater BUZZING IS FUN

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 09 at 1:11pm
	Wouldn't like to be the guy on the outside....having said that the guy on the inside looks like he has either luffed or not long tacked!
	Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74