Section M - The Umpiring Process
MR CALL M3
Rule 2,Fair Sailing
Rule C2.10 (20.4(a)), Additional Requirements for Hails
Rule C8.3, Penalties Initiated by Umpires
Question 1
Rule C2.10 (20.4(a)) requires clear and repeated arm signals, in addition to hails. If
there is an arm signal but no hail from Yellow, what action should the umpires take
(a) if Blue displays flag Y?
(b) on their own initiative?
Answer 1
(a) When the umpires are certain that no hail was made, then the signal for room
to tack has not been made (see rule C2.5 (7)). The umpires may be certain
there was no hail if they have had no difficulty hearing other calls from a
similar position. For the purpose of the rules of Part 2 they should act as if
there has been no signal.
(b) The umpires may decide that Yellow has broken rule C8.3(b) or (c) and
penalize her. They could also, in an extreme or repeated case, initiate a hearing
under rule 2, Fair Sailing.
Question 2
If there is a hail but no arm signal, is the answer the same?
Answer 2
Yes