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Part appendices

Section T — Arbitration

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

Arbitration adds an extra step to the protest resolution process but can eliminate the need for some protest hearings, thus speeding up the process for events in which many protests are expected. Further guidance on arbitration can be found in the World Sailing Judges Manual, which is available on the World Sailing website.

T3

ARBITRATOR’S OPINION

Based on the evidence given by the representatives, the arbitrator will offer an opinion as to what the protest committee is likely to decide:

  • (a) the protest is invalid,
  • (b) no boat will be penalized for breaking a rule, or
  • (c) one or more boats will be penalized for breaking a rule, identifying the boats and the penalties.

Definitions in Context

Rule

The complete written rules contained in this document, which includes all racing rules including those established by the International Sailing Federation and other governing authorities.

Rule T2

An arbitration meeting will be held prior to a protest hearing for each incident resulting in a protest by a boat involving one or more rules of Part 2 or rule...

Rule T4

After the arbitrator offers an opinion, - (a) a boat may take a Post-Race Penalty, and - (b) a boat may ask to withdraw her protest . The arbitrator may then ac...

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