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G The Event
G.1 Pre-event Responsibilities of the Chairman of the
Protest Committee G 1
G.2 Communication with the Protest Committee
Chairman and Vice-Chairman G 1
G.3 Deciding on the Extent of the Responsibilities of the
International Jury G 2
G.4 Reviewing the Draft Notice of Race and Sailing
Instructions G 2
G.4.1 Common Problems Encountered in Notice of Race

and Sailing Instructions G 3

G.1 Pre-event Responsibilities of the Chairman of the Protest
Committee

Before an event begins, the International Jury chairman and vice-chairman
have a variety of tasks to perform and items to check.

Although the chairman has no authority over an organizing authority, he has
considerable influence if the relationship can be kept supportive. When
possible, the protest committee chairman should tactfully ensure that the
organizing authority is aware of its responsibilities with respect to the protest
committee. The chairman may send a photocopy of Section G and the pre-
event checklist of this manual to the Organizing Authority. This will help to
ensure confirmation of the equipment, accommodation etc. that they will
provide. This list can be modified for the Event level to make it less daunting.

The main pre-event responsibilities fall to the Chairman and Vice-chairman, but
if other members can help, the International Jury will be better prepared.

G.2 Communication with the Protest Committee Chairman and
Vice-Chairman

Long before the event begins, the tasks of the chairman and vice chairman
include:
i. review the Notice of Race and draft Sailing Instructions;
ii. if so required, assist the organizing authority to choose the appropriate
judges for the event;
iii. agree with the organizing authority on reimbursement of expenses and
housing;
iv. communicate to the organizing authority the requirements of the protest
committee on the water and ashore; and
v. allocation of other tasks and duties among the jury members,