Protest procedure

Originally posted by JimC

Originally posted by JimC

Originally posted by Peaky

...it seems a bit inconsistent to allow the assistance of others in affecting someone's race result. 

we're in a sailing competition though, not a rules competition. Why would we want to do anything that might reduce the fairness of a protest outcome? Consider a talented sailor who is Learning Disabled, as I understand the current PC phrase is (correct me if wrong). Wouldn't you want them to have all possible assistance in dealing with the off the water process? 

Well, yes, of course.  But the same sailor would also benefit from on the water advice too, as would any tactically naive or rule-ignorant sailor (e.g. me!).  But we don't allow real time coaching via ear pieces.  Just an observation, not wanting to derail the topic.