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Rule 42 and Appendix P

The use of judges on the water to monitor compliance with rule 42 should be
encouraged at junior regattas. This helps the sailors to understand the
mechanics of rule 42 and encourages compliance with other rules.

At some junior regattas, the Two-Turns Penalty is used for all Appendix P
penalties. This assists the sailors in understanding what actions are prohibited
by rule 42 and allows them to learn from their mistakes. Although the penalties
of Appendix P may be relaxed at regattas by a change in the sailing instructions,
the standard of rule 42 compliance should not be relaxed and should be judged
at a consistently high standard.

Judges must insist that the Two-Turns Penalty or retirement, if required, be
completed in compliance with rule 44. When a boat does not complete her
penalty, judges should take the appropriate action in Appendix P.

Prior to racing, the jury boats should be on the course and visible. The jury
boat(s) should be close to the starting line so that all sailors can see that the
judges are on the water and identify the jury boats should they wish to
communicate with the judges.

Judges should make themselves available so that the sailors can discuss their
actions that led to a penalty. On days with multiple races, the judges should,
when practicable, position their boats near the finishing line so that competitors
can find them. On single race days, or after the last race of the day, the judges
may be approached ashore. Judges should be able to explain the actions of the
sailor and why the penalty was given. The judges should refer to the rule that
was broken and refer the sailor to the World Sailing Rule 42 Interpretation, if
relevant. When the discussion is held ashore it is best practice that two judges
discuss the penalty with the sailor and his or her coach or parent, if available.
At least one of the judges should have been part of the team that gave the
penalty. World Sailing policy is that one judge explains the penalty while the
other judge monitors the conversation. Especially with younger sailors, it is
important to avoid the perception of the discussion being two judges against
one sailor.
D.11 Regatta Briefings

At the competitor’s briefing the jury chairman should consider the following, as
applicable to the event:
• Introduce and identify the judges;
• State that the Protest Committee is here to serve the competitors, and that
its prime role is to ensure fairness of the competition;
• Indicate the Protest Committee’s intention to be afloat observing
compliance with rule 42, and advise competitors when and how they can
speak with judges or the protest committee;
• Remind sailors of the location of the official notice board and the location of
protest hearing room;