49er Gate Mark Incident

   There is an interesting discussion going on over at Sailing Anarchy. Interested to hear Gordons view on this.

http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=132559&st=0

I think the Austrian boat is DSQ for not avoiding a collision, BEL is posibly able to claim redress, and USA is in the clear. 

BEL had the inner overlap within the three boat length circle having dropped the kite and come in hot. While Austria is on Stbd she must give Bel and USA mark room as both have inside overlaps. AUT does not gybe out to clear the situation early enough and her actions result in contact with BEL who clearly looses out as a result of the impact. USA sails through with no contact and is therefore in the clear.

Whats everyone else reckon

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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: 49er Gate Mark Incident Posted: 14 Mar 12 at 9:39pm
	There is an interesting discussion going on over at Sailing Anarchy. Interested to hear Gordons view on this. http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=132559&st=0 I think the Austrian boat is DSQ for not avoiding a collision, BEL is posibly able to claim redress, and USA is in the clear. BEL had the inner overlap within the three boat length circle having dropped the kite and come in hot. While Austria is on Stbd she must give Bel and USA mark room as both have inside overlaps. AUT does not gybe out to clear the situation early enough and her actions result in contact with BEL who clearly looses out as a result of the impact. USA sails through with no contact and is therefore in the clear. Whats everyone else reckon

Brass Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 08 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brass Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Mar 12 at 2:33am
	As far as I can see here http://www.juryweb.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=59&limit=10&limitstart=0&order=name&dir=ASC&Itemid=54 There was no protest and no request for redress involving this incident. Up to the time of the contact between AUT and BER, AUT had not reached the zone, so AUT did not owe USA mark-room. In any case, at no time did AUT deprive USA of mark-room.

gordon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1037	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Mar 12 at 9:17am
	This incident has already been discussed at great length on the "look to windward" site. When I have time I will find the reference - got to go umpiring! Gordon
	Gordon