Section M - The Umpiring Process
TR CALL M10
Rule D1.1, Changes to the Rules of Part 2
Rule D2.3, Penalties Initiated by an Umpire
Question 1
The sailing instructions state that rule D1.1(d) applies requiring clear and repeated
arm signals, in addition to hails. If there is an arm signal but no hail from Y, what
action should the umpires take
a) if B protests?
b) on their own initiative?
Answer 1
a) When the umpires are certain that no hail for room to tack was made, then the
signal for room to tack has not been made. (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 Y has broken rule D2.3(g) and penalize her. They
could also, in an extreme or repeated case, display a black and white flag to report
the incident to the protest committee.
Question 2
If there is a hail but no arm signal, is the answer the same?
Answer 2
Yes