Damage during postponement

Hi All,

Thanks for your help with this one, I don't claim to know all the rules and have definitely learnt something now. Plus a good one for the team to remember should anything like this happen again.
Many thanks

FYI outcome of re-hearimg.
PRO viewed the boat himself and declared the damage serious.
Protestee found at fault for collision and was scored a DSQ for previous race as penalty.

Edited by piglet - 28 Jul 17 at 12:09pm

No serious damage then?

61.1a (4) if as a result of the incident a member of either crew is in danger, or there is injury or serious damage that is obvious to the boat intending to protest, the requirements of this rule do not apply to her, but she shall attempt to inform the other boat within the time limit of rule 61.3.

If there was serious damage then you may wish to remind them of that paragraph, and ask them to consider reopening the hearing under RRS66. You are also entitled to ask for a reopening within 24 hours of hearing the decision.

Edited by JimC - 25 Jul 17 at 10:13pm

Originally posted by piglet Thanks for prompt reply Jim, this is all happening as we speak! So, your advice is appeal against race committee for not accepting protest?

Well, I guess I'd start by politely and quietly asking them to review the RRS, and let them know you will appeal if necessary. As well as the preamble quoted above there's also 63.1

63 HEARINGS 63.1 Requirement for a Hearing A boat or competitor shall not be penalized without a protest hearing, except as provided in rules 30.2, 30.3, 30.4, 64.3(d), 69, 78.2, A5 and P2. A decision on redress shall not be made without a hearing. The protest committee shall hear all protests and requests for redress that have been delivered to the race office unless it allows a protest or request to be withdrawn.

(My emphasis.)
My understanding is that they could find, in a hearing, that the RRS don't apply, but they may not refuse to hold a hearing.

Edited by JimC - 25 Jul 17 at 2:44pm