A post from the Official “BMW Oracle Racing Team Blog” (Golden Gate Yacht Club)

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Right now we want to indroduce the official blog of BMW Oracle Racing Team (settled down The Bridge – Golden Gate). We repropose from the last post..

May 16, 12:09

 

From the editor of one of the most popular sailing websites:

Q1: Can the RC abandon the race after the start?

A1: Yes, under certain circumstances. LVC Notice of Race 12.5 and 12.6 refers:

12.5 After the Starting Signal, the Race Committee may abandon the race (display flag N, N over H, or N over A, with three sounds), as appropriate:
(a) because of an error in the starting procedure;
(b) because of foul weather;
(c) because a mark is missing or out of position, or
(d) for any other reason affecting the fairness of the competition.
However, after one yacht has sailed the course and finished within the time limit, the Race Committee shall not abandon the race.

12.6 After the Starting Signal, the Race Committee shall abandon a match:
(a) if the leading yacht does not complete a leg of the course within the time limit specified in NOR 13; or
(b) for any reason unanimously agreed by the Race Committee and the Race Committee Representatives of the yachts in that match.[...]

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