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Part appendices

Section P — Special Procedures For Rule 42

All or part of this appendix applies only if the notice of race or sailing instructions so state.

P1

OBSERVERS AND PROCEDURE

P1.1:

The protest committee may appoint observers, including protest committee members, to act in accordance with rule P1.2. A person with a significant conflict of interest shall not be appointed as an observer.

P1.2:

If an observer appointed under rule P1.1 decides that a boat has broken rule 42, the boat may be penalized by, as soon as reasonably possible making a sound signal, pointing a yellow flag at her, and clearly identifying her by hailing, even if she is no longer racing. A boat so penalized shall not be penalized a second time under rule 42 for the same incident.

Definitions in Context

Racing

Racing is the period from the preparatory signal until a boat finishes or retires, or the race committee signals the start or abandonment of the race.

Rule N4

The World Sailing Code of Ethics contains procedures that apply to specific international events with regard to the appointment of a person to conduct any inves...

Rule P2

When a boat is first penalized under rule P1.2 her penalty shall be a Two-Turns Penalty under rule 44.2 . If she fails to take it she shall be disqualified with...

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