CALL MR 2              

Rule C8.1(a) Penalties Initiated by Umpires: Rule Changes
Rule C9.3 Other Proceedings

Question
The preparatory signal for a match is made before the umpires have arrived in the course area. It is evident to the race committee on the starting line that Yellow has failed to meet a pre-start requirement (rule C4). May the race committee initiate a post-race hearing?

Answer
No. Such a matter is included under rule C9.3 and only the umpires may take action.
Similarly, if the umpires had been present and they had not signalled a penalty, again no further action could be taken.