Section M - The Umpiring Process

MR CALL M5

Rule C6.5(a), Umpire Decisions

Question

Immediately following an incident Yellow displays flag Y. Before the umpires signal their decision, there is a second incident and Blue displays flag Y. How should the umpires signal their decision?

Answer

The umpires should make two separate decision signals under rule C6.5(a), in the order they were signalled by the boats, even when a green and white flag signals the decision for each protest .