Section M - The Umpiring Process

MR CALL M6

Rule 60.3(b), Right to Protest; Right to Request Redress or Rule 69 Action
Rule 62.1(a), Redress
Rule C5.1, Signals by Umpires
Rule C9, Requests for Redress or Reopenings; Appeals; Other Proceedings

Question 1

Blue displays flag Y, but the umpires make no signal. Both boats finish the race, Blue losing it. May she seek redress under rule 62.1(a) because of the umpires' failure to signal a decision?

Answer 1

No. Rule C9.3 prohibits any ‘proceedings’ because of non-action by umpires. ‘Proceedings’ includes a request for redress.

Question 2

Blue displays flag Y, but due to engine failure the umpires do not see the incident. What should they do?

Answer 2

Green and white flag. As the umpires were not in position, their only option is to signal ‘no penalty’ under rule C5.1. Further, rule C9.1 prohibits the boat from seeking redress, and rule C9.3 prohibits the umpires from initiating redress under rule 60.3(b).