| Protest 2 |
| NED810 Yellow Dragon v BEL814 Exocet (Race 4) |
| Facts Found 1. NED810 was on starboard tack, BEL814 was on port tack on a converging course. 2. A collision occurred causing damage to NED810. 3. NED810 retired from the race as a result of the damage. 4. BEL814 carried out a single turn and sailed on and finished. |
| Rules 10, 44.1(b) |
| Conclusion BEL814 as port tack boat failed to keep clear of NED810. The alternative penalty was 2 turns as per RRS 44.1 but, notwithstanding, not available to BEL814 due to the damage caused. |
| Decision BEL 814 is disqualified. |
| Committee Howard Elliott (IJ AUS) Costas Tsantilis (IJ GRE) Ilka Bayinder (IJ TUR) Kit Lock (IJ SIN) Caterine Tsantilis (NJ GRE) Affendy Abdullah (NJ MAS) |
