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gordon ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 07 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1037 |
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To support Brass - protest committees do try not to throw out protests on a technicality.
An example from yesterday: There was a port and starboard incident near the finsh line There was damage to both boats but it was not obvious. The boat on port took turns then informed the committee boat of his intention to protest, then chased after the starboard tack boat to inform her of an intention to lodge a protest. Evidence was given that the out board bracket had been damaged with possible damage to the transom requiring inspection. The incident involved small cruisers sailing out of a marina which requires boats to enter harbour under motor. We declared the protest invalid on the grounds that there was no hail of protest at the first reasonable opportunity. However, we also found that the incident may have resulted in serious damage. So th PC protested under rule 60.3(a)1. The original protest alleged that the starboard boat did not take action to avoid contact. We were presented with convincing evidence that she did bear away. Protest dismissed. The important point was that the PC provided a means for the 2 competitors to air their grievances and resolve the issue between them. Job done. |
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Brass ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 24 Mar 08 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1151 |
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So did the protest committee determine that the damage was serious as required by rule 63.5? What criteria were satisfied to persuade you that the damage was serious? <g>. |
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Assassin ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 24 Jul 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
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Rupert, the others are spot on but could I just add that because you're going to have to write the sail number/bow number on the protest form, it's not a bad idea to hail that number straight after the word protest. Two reasons, firstly, it helps you to remember the number, (embarrassing listing the wrong boat) and secondly it gives the hail a bit of determination and credibility. Doesn't hurt in the room either.
This is certainly not a rule, just a tip. Cheers.
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gordon ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 07 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1037 |
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Brass,
The rule says that, in order to protest, the PC, does not have to establish that serious damage WAS caused by the incident, but that there MAY have been serious damage. A hearing is required to establish that serious damage was caused! We agreed, based on the evidence given while discussing validity, that the outboard bracket had been damaged and had been displaced as a result of the contact. This may have caused damage to the transom. The boat relies on the motor to enter the marina, and cannot sail until repairs are carried out. Both parties agreed that the damage may be serious. I agree that we were doing all we could to hear a protest that both parties wished to be heard. |
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