Protest Hearing

 

Hell's Kitchen v Roulette 

Venue RSYS Milson Room
Date Wednesday 19 September 2007
Time 1900 hours
Panel

John Kirkjian (Chairman)

Chris Harper

Martin McCurrich

Facts Found

Clause 7.1 of the Interntional Etchells class Rules state inter alia: There shall be three or four persons on board when racing and their total combined weight as measured wearing light clothing shall be no more than 285kg.

Roulette confirmed that she had sailed in the race with only two crew.

Roulette acknowledged that she had breached the Class Rules and requested the permission to withdraw her protest.

Hell's Kitchen is allowed to withdraw her protest.
Conclusion

Roulette sailing with only 2 persons on board was in breach of her Class Rules.
Rules Applicable

RRS 63.1 and International Etchells Class Rule 7.1.
Decision

Roulette is to be scored RAF.

Hell's Kitchen is allowed to withdraw her protest.

                                                                                     


Close Window »