Racing 2023 — Notice to Competitors — Redress Hearing

Fall Series Redress Hearing

for race 4 on Sept 7th in the JOG class

Date and Time of Hearing

After the race on Monday September 11th.

Parties

• 44120 Whippet represented by Frank Edgley
• 64065 Restless represented by Paul Bowsher
• RC represented by Alex Baker

Protest Committee

• John Marentette
• Kelly Johnson
• Darcy Fuller

Secretary

• Matt Draisey

Facts Found

• Shark start and JOG warning occured at 18:35:00.
• Postponement flag went up at 18:36:00 with 2 sounds signalled by the RC by hand. JOG class flag was removed.
• Postponement flag came down at 18:39:00 with 1 sound signalled by the RC by hand.
• JOG warning signal occured at 18:40:00.
• 44120 Whippet, 64065 Restless and 198 Cagair crossed the starting line at their warning signal.
• Competitor Skylark did respond properly to signals made.
• Individual recall for the 3 boats was signalled at the JOG start and removed 4 minutes later. The 3 boats were scored OCS.

Conclusion & Rules

• RRS 27.3 states that the RC can postpone for any reason before the start.
• Subsequent JOG start happened according to RRS 26.

Decision

There was no improper action by the RC. Redress denied.