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The reason for these options is that it is not practical at all events, and especially
at club events, to exclude all judges who have a conflict of interest. Some
flexibility is needed to suit different events. Rule 63.4(d) does not permit a
person with a conflict of interest to be a member of a protest committee at World
Sailing major events.

World Sailing guidance on conflict of interest is available at
http://www.sailing.org/raceofficials/conflict-of-interest.php

A judge who has a conflict of interest should decline an invitation to be on an
International Jury. If the judge is uncertain if he has a conflict of interest, it is
advisable to check with the World Sailing office at raceofficials@sailing.org

If the conflict of interest occurs at the event, then a protest committee formed
by an International Jury remains properly constituted if it consists of at least
three members and at least two of whom are International Judges.
E.3 Composition

In the majority of cases, the organizing authority appoints the members of the
protest committee. In regattas such as a world championship, this decision is
often made between the organizing authority and the class association. The
only exceptions occur at specific events for which World Sailing is responsible
for appointing the protest committee such as the Olympic Games, and other
championships (see World Sailing Regulations 23.3 and 25.8).

When making up the protest committee, consider the type of boats and kind of
racing. At least one of the members of the protest committee should be fully
conversant with the boats being sailed, and the rules and traditions of the class.
The protest committee at a windsurfing regatta will face different questions than
at a one design world championship or an offshore race.

It is useful, where possible, to include one member who also has an intimate
knowledge of the local conditions.

If Appendix P is used for on-the-water judging of rule 42 Propulsion, then the
protest committee members should have the ability, and the majority of the
members should have experience to participate in this specialist type of judging.

Finally, consider including one or two experienced national judges who would
benefit from the experience and to assist them in obtaining the requirements
necessary to apply to become an International Judge.

At an open event in which sailors come from other clubs, it is desirable that the
organizing authority appoint a protest committee, usually with three members
who are independent of the race committee. To avoid an appearance of
favoritism, prejudice or conflict of interest, this protest committee could be made
up of members from different clubs. To ensure a higher level of experience and