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Comments on rule questions, new interpretations, problems, unpopular Rule 62 (Redress) decisions, summary of the facts, conclusions and decisions of Rule 69 (Allegations of Gross Misconduct) actions, problems with Sailing Instructions or Notice of Race and experience with experimental procedures.
Before the race the OA was asked by the skipper of one of the 100ft maxis if sails could be stowed in the cockpit. The IJ was asked for an opinion on whether sails secured in the cockpit were "Properly stowed" as required by RRS51. Opinions canvassed by the IJ found a range of opinions on the definition of "properly stowed". A Q&A was put to ISAF and the Q&A Panel have published Q&A 2014.020 (L 005). There is no definition of "Properly stowed" in the rulebook. This may lead to sails being "stowed" on deck which by default will alter the "stability or trim" of the boat. The IJ suggest that RRS51 and the rating rule be looked at to see if a definition of "properly stowed" is necessary.
The OA inserted the following clause in the SIs.
"Sails may be stowed on the cockpit floor in accordance with RRS 51 subject to compliance with the following conditions. Proper stowage includes suitable strong point lashing points capable of securely holding sails weighing 350kg, Sails are at all times to be stowed on both sides of the cockpit floor and not moved from side to side to effect trim or stability. Stowage as noted above is not a breach of RRS 51 and shall not be subject to protest."
The IJ had 2 cases of Redress to consider.
In the first one the time given to a boat promoted her to first in IRC for her Division. There has been speculation that this was unfair to the boat that was demoted to second. The demoted boat had collided with a cray-pot and had carried it "overnight" which had caused her to travel at a slower speed for a number of hours thereby losing a large amount of time to the boat that was given the redress. The IJ are of the opinion that it was not the redress that caused the second boat to lose its first place.
In the second redress case a time allowance of 1hr 45mins was given to eight boats who witnessed and helped in the initial search for a light aeroplane that crashed into the sea while photographing one of the boats. All boats stood by until released by the Police.
Ner of classes: 4
Entries: 117
Ner of Countries represented: 7
Ner of Races sailed: 18
Ner of requests for redress: 5
Ner of requests for redress for OCS: 0
Ner of requests for OCS granted: 0
Total number of hearings: 6
Total number of arbitrations: 0
Number of % penalties: 0
To be completed only if Appendix P was applied.
Number of First Penalties (Appendix P2.1): 0
Number of Second Penalties (Appendix P2.2): 0
Number of Third Penalties (Appendix P2.3): 0
P2.3 Subsequent Penalties: 0
Event:
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014
Date Event Started
26 December 2014
Event Location:
Sydney, AUS
Group Event belongs:
L - SW Pacific
Jury Chairman's name:
John Rountree
Jury chairman's email:
jrountree@xtra.co.nz
Judge submitting report:
John Rountree
Email of judge submitting report:
jrountree@xtra.co.nz
PRO at event :
Denis Thompson
PRO sailorID and status:
AUSDT2 ( IRO )
Email of PRO:
dthomp@ozmail.com.au
Was this an International Jury Panel ?
Yes
Please name each judge (including the chairman) and their country and IJ or NJ certification. one per line
John Rountree NZL IJ NZLJR1
Lars Nyqvist FIN IJ FINLN3
Noel Allen AUS IJ AUSNA5
Tony Mooney AUS NJ AUSTM
Bevan Woolley NZL NJ NZLBW5
John Rountree NZL IJ NZLJR1
Lars Nyqvist FIN IJ FINLN3
Noel Allen AUS IJ AUSNA5
Tony Mooney AUS NJ AUSTM
Bevan Woolley NZL NJ NZLBW5
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