> One was at the start.  There was virtually no wind and the
 > boats just drifted around.  More than one boat had to fend
 > off from other boats due to lack of maneuverability.
I believe that is covered in the rules as unavoidable...
 > The other insident was at the finish of a shortened race.  The
 > finish line was too small.  To make matters even worse, the
 > committee boat didn't anchor and drifted even closer to the
 > pin end!  There was about 6' when the other boat and myself
 > tried to squeeze through.  I fended off of the committee boat
 > and the other fended off of me and the pin.  I think he beat
 > me because he pushed me backwards!
The instant that contact is made... one must protest.... if anyone sees 
contact and doesn't protest they are also guilty.... protests can always be 
dropped but they must be done... you should have protested the committee boat 
and the race because a 6' finish line is hazardous and not appropriate... it 
gives boats that finished beforehand an unfair advantage... and advantage 
that should have beed corrected by moving the committee boat...
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