Team Race -
CALL M 05
Rule 44.1 Taking a Penalty
Rule D2.2(d) Penalties Initiated by Umpires
Question
While racing there is contact between A and X, and X receives a small hole in
a sail. A is at fault and is penalized. On a later leg the hole in the sail develops
into a major tear and X is forced to retire. What action is available?
Answer
Because A gains an advantage when X is forced to retire, the umpire may initiate
action under D2.2(d), and report the incident to the protest committee ashore
which may further penalize A in order to achieve the fairest result.
X may also claim redress under rule 62.1(b).