Abstract

Freefire was on STB tack board reaching heading to the line. Antipodes on Port Tack on Board Reach. Antipodes luffed onto a collission course and Freefire luffed to avoid contact.

Facts Found

Freefire was on STB tack board reaching heading to the line. Antipodes on Port Tack on Board Reach. Antipodes luffed onto a collission course and Freefire luffed to avoid contact.

Conclusion

Antipodes failed to keep clear of Freefire as required by Rule 10

Rules Applicable

Rule 10

Decision

Antipodes DSQ from Race 5

Protest Committee

Tom Sheppard (HKG), Hong Kit Lock (SIN) Chu SangNg (MAS) David Brookes (AUS) Kim Thomas (THA)