Section M - The Umpiring Process

TR CALL M5

Rule 62, Redress
Rule D2.3, Penalties Initiated by an Umpire
Rule D3, Scoring a Race

Question

While racing there is contact between Y and B, and B receives a small hole in a sail. Y is at fault and is penalized. On a later leg the hole in the sail develops into a major tear and B is forced to retire. What action is available?

Answer

Because Y gains an advantage when B is forced to retire, the umpires may initiate action under D2.3(c), and report the incident to the protest committee which may further penalize Y in order to achieve the fairest result. See rule D3.1(de)(2).

B may also request redress under rule 62.1(b).