VSKsailing.rocks

Submission Type:
Explanation

1. Your registered Boat Name:
Batboat

2. Race Day:
1

3, Group (colour):
Blue

4. Race (number):
2

5. Time (in Replay):
21.26

6. Rule(s) applicable:
16.1 / 11

7. Boat(s) involved:
John Pap and Batboat

8. Description:
BatBoat is sailing port tack wind abeam (reach). John Pap is taking a penalty and in doing so crosses BatBoat. BatBoat cannot avoid to hit John Pap without changing course. Umpire releases a rule 16.1 to BatBoat (and a rule 11 to John Pap).

John Pap shall be DSQ for being in violation of rule 21.2 (A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not).

9. Print Screen attached (required for a manual protest):
no

10. Replay attached (recommended):
No

Facts:
See video from 39 seconds:



Conclusion:
Johnpap broke rule 21.2 and he took a penalty in accordance with rule 44.1 and 44.2.
Batboat did not break any rules.

Decision:
Cancellation accepted.

The Protest Committee