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MLS 14 Day 2 Blue server race 6 - Protest Batboat vs Galaxy (17.55)

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:02 pm
by Batboat
Protest made on behalf of Duffy

Submission Type:
Protest

1. Your registered Boat Name:
BatBoat

2. Race Day:
2

3, Group (colour):
Blue

4. Race (number):
6

5. Time (in Replay):
17.55

6. Rule(s) applicable:
42.2

7. Boat(s) involved:
Galaxy

8. Description:
Galaxy receives a (correct) penalty at 17.55, and has plenty of time to take his penalty turn. Galaxy should take his penalty turn as soon as possible, cf. rule 42.2 - 50 seconds is way too late. And Galaxy is well clear after the incident.

9. Print Screen attached (required for a manual protest):
Yes
ScreenShot46.bmp
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10. Replay attached (recommended):

Re: MLS 14 Day 2 Blue server race 6 - Protest Batboat vs Galaxy (17.55)

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:15 pm
by euphoria
Facts:


Conclusion:
Galaxy broke rule 18.2(a).
Galaxy did not promptly make a turn after getting well clear of other boats, hence did not comply with rule 44.2.

Decision:
Galaxy is disqualified in race 6.

The protest committee