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MLS -13 Day 4 Green group Race 3 Explanation of cancel Stevie and the TWB

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:26 am
by Chris - TWB
Submission Type: Explanation of cancel

1. Your registered Boat Name: The White Boat

2. Race Day: 4

3, Group (colour): Green

4. Race (number): 3

5. Time (in Replay): 14.05 in official replay

6. Rule(s) applicable: 11 and 17

7. Boat(s) involved: The White Boat and Stevie

8. Description: Stevie established an overlap to leeward of the white boat then lost control under spinnaker and did a snap luff and hit the white boat. TWB received an 11 from nadeo. TWB requested a cancel as should have been a 17 for Stevie and did not give an opportunity to keep clear

9. Print Screen attached (required for a manual protest):

10. Replay attached (recommended): Official replay is good for this incident.

Re: MLS -13 Day 4 Green group Race 3 Explanation of cancel Stevie and the TWB

Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:52 am
by euphoria
Facts:
Steviekouris sailed a proper course.
Contact on The White Boat replay due to lag/broach limit.
No contact on Stevie's replay.

Conclusion:
Judging from TWB's replay, Stevie broke rule 16.1 and TWB broke rule 11. TWB exonerated.
Judging form Stevie's replay, not near contact... No rules broken.
Cancellation accepted.

MLS Protest Committee