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.

ARBITRATION MEETING OUTCOMES

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 act on behalf of the protest committee in accordance with rule 63.2(a) to allow the withdrawal.

Unless all protests involving the incident are withdrawn, a protest hearing will be held.

Rule T3

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...