Section B - The Prestart
MR CALL B2
Rule C8.1, Rule Changes
Rule C9.3, Requests for Redress or Reopening; Appeals; Other
Proceedings
Question
The preparatory signal for a match is made before the umpires have arrived in the
course area. It is evident to the race committee on the starting line that Yellow has
failed to meet a pre-start requirement (see rule C4). May the race committee initiate
a post-race hearing?
Answer
No. The race committee may not protest a boat for an alleged breach of a rule for
which penalties may be imposed by umpires (see rule C8.1).
Similarly, if the umpires had been present and they had not signalled a penalty, again
no further action could be taken (see rule C9.3).