-> On 08-04-96  21:11, Richard Wheet got back to Dan Ceppa 
 > boats just drifted around.  More than one boat had to fend
 > off from other boats due to lack of maneuverability.
 RW> I believe that is covered in the rules as unavoidable...
That works under marginal wind conditions for sure...  
 > and the other fended off of me and the pin.  I think he beat
 > me because he pushed me backwards!
 RW> The instant that contact is made... one must protest.... if anyone
 RW> sees contact and doesn't protest they are also guilty.... protests can
True, but the Monday races are not blood and guts.  Yet, such a 
sitituation probably should have been at least discussed for 
when the gold is really on the line.  There have been some 
informal protests held on Thurs nights for that reason, as 
that helps clarify the rules.  
 RW> always be dropped but they must be done... you should have protested
 RW> the committee boat and the race because a 6' finish line is hazardous
That would have been actually unfair to the Committee boat, 
as it's skipper was also the only member of the Committee!  It 
was just nice to have him out there to give his support to the 
rest of the fleet!  
... Sittin' on a dock on the bay. A sad way to spend the day
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