Bring back the Biff

Does that mean that ISAF will exonerate themselves from any irresponsible permissions or actions from press or media boats? Ben was out of order and he knows it but also ISAF were wrong and my guess is that they don't know it, arrogance?

 

IMHO ISAF, or their appointed official representatives, should not be above or outside the rules. Certainly they should never allow themselves to be in a position to have an effect on the outcome of any race.

Originally posted by alstorer I see the Aussies have accepted the RYA's adjudication, and it's now just for ISAF to either rubber stamp this to close the issue or do something insane.

hope they shook hands afterwards.... solves all known 'disagreements' apparently

No doubt Ben was pleased to find out King Kenny was Chair of the Tribunal  

Makes a change for common sense to be showed by a National Authority, and, by that I mean in any sport, not just sailing!!

Well done RYA, for being sensible, honest, and fair... What happened to Ben, is no different to the taunting that some footballers get from the crowd, and the footballers react as well (Remember Cantona?).

So, with the exemption of Ben not winning the worlds, he's still in the five ring circus, alls well that ends well....

Although, to put the boot on the other foot, there was no way on earth that the RYA, would kick the star player out of the Olympics, they have too much to loose. I wonder how much politics guided the tribunal.

Although, if my racing had been impeded, in the same way that Bens was, I probably would have reacted in a worse manner, I would not have just spoken to them, but they would probably have a nice shiner each!!!!

Now, does this set a precedent?? If we are impeded by press/photo/coach boats, will we be able to board and remonstrate with them, or claim redress??? Let's hope in the next rules update that we are able to claim redress for these sort of interferences. If race press/photo/coach boats were briefed before events that any interference with boats racing would mean a ban from the race course, and having the authority to do it may help.

Can the SI's specify on standards of conduct of press/photo/coach boats?? Not sure, but could, possibly be stated in the NOR?

Jon