CALL MR 15              

Rule 60.3(b) Right to Protest (actions by the protest committee)
Rule 62.1(a) Redress
Rule C6.5 Protests and Requests for Redress by Boats: Umpire Decisions
Rule C9 Requests for Redress: Other Proceedings

Question 1
Blue Y-flags, but the umpires make no signal. Both boats finish the race, Blue losing it. May she seek redress under rule 62.1(a) because of the umpires' failure to signal a decision?

Answer 1
No. Rule C9.3 prohibits any ‘proceedings’ because of non-action by umpires. ‘Proceedings’ includes a request for redress.

Question 2
Blue Y flags, but due to engine failure the umpires do not see the incident. What should they do?

Answer 2
Green and white flag. As the umpires were not in position, their only option is to signal ‘no penalty’. Further, rule C9.1 prohibits the boat from seeking redress, and rule C9.3 prohibits the umpires from initiating redress under rule 60.3.