-> On 08-19-96  07:09, Jackson Harding got back to Dan Ceppa 
-> Re: Race Rules
 DC> Seems like you are maybe using different rules or interpretted
 DC> them differently.  The penalty turns must be as soon as possible,
 JH> Yes, and no latter than the end of the leg on which the infringement
 JH> occured. 
Nope, in the rules, it is a "soon as possible".  IOW, you 
cannot sail on, other than to clear boats behind you and  
get out of their way to reconcile the infraction.  
 DC> On contact, even if the penalty turns are taken, a protest
 DC> still, if not must, should be filed.  One of the reasons for
 JH> If you are going to have a succesful protest, you will need to have
 JH> witnesses. If you have witnesses you will have a successful insurance
 JH> claim (and possibly a richer lawyer).
Perhaps, especially if there is a lot of damage.  However, not 
making the protest gives a lot of room for having the right of 
way boat to have to pay not only his deductable but perhaps 
even the entire claim.  
... Room at the mark?  Do you have a reservation??
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