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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.
The on the water Jury spent much time debating the tacking technique of some Asian Optimist sailors in very light conditions, as it seemed too extreme. Ultimately, no boat was penalised for tacking technique but it remains a concern. A Q&A will be raised to clarify the issues
The regatta was run over three courses, for Optimists, other dinghies, and keelboats. Light and shifting winds on some days led to problems for the race officers, and requests for redress when courses became unfair.
However they did well to complete the majority of the programme. The selection series for A and B Optimist fleets was shortened from 3 to 2 races which may not be ideal.
Organisation of the event was first class, and competitors enjoyed the social functions.
Ner of classes: 12
Entries: 182
Ner of Countries represented: 11
Ner of Races sailed: 125
Ner of requests for redress: 3
Ner of requests for redress for OCS: 0
Ner of requests for OCS granted: 0
Total number of hearings: 10
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): 14
Number of Second Penalties (Appendix P2.2): 2
Number of Third Penalties (Appendix P2.3): 0
P2.3 Subsequent Penalties: 0
Event:
Top of the Gulf Regatta
Date Event Started
30 April 2015
Event Location:
Jomtian, Thailand, THA
Group Event belongs:
K - South & Central Asia
Jury Chairman's name:
Tom Sheppard
Jury chairman's email:
sheppard@netvigator.com
Judge submitting report:
Tom Sheppard
Email of judge submitting report:
sheppard@netvigator.com
PRO at event :
Denis Thompson
PRO sailorID and status:
AUSTD2 ( IRO )
Email of PRO:
dthomp@ozemail.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
Rumsby Jordan CJ/GBR GBRJR101
Semple Neil IJ/GBR GBRNS39
Sheppard Tom IJ/HKG HKGTS1
Sribhadung Prasart NJ/THA THAPS5
Tan Swee Hung IJ/SIN SINST5
Rumsby Jordan CJ/GBR GBRJR101
Semple Neil IJ/GBR GBRNS39
Sheppard Tom IJ/HKG HKGTS1
Sribhadung Prasart NJ/THA THAPS5
Tan Swee Hung IJ/SIN SINST5
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