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Rule 62.1(b) Redress
Rule D2.3(c) Penalties Initiated by an Umpire: Team gains Advantage
Rule D3.1(d) Scoring a Race: Protest Committee Decisions

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(d)(2).

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

Section M - The Umpiring Process