It depends…More Questions and Multiple Answers on how to interpret rules have been issued by World Sailing.
As with the Serena Williams US Open debate that has prompted some controversial discussion, some rules are complicated and the ruling can vary depending upon the specifics of the situation and the context.
Sailing is no different and here are the expert (but not binding) opinions on some rule interpretations.
- QA2018.009J005-[24181] – Parties joining a hearing late
- QA2018.010D001-[24182] – Damage without breaking rule of part 2 or rule 31
- QA2018.011J006-[24183] – Support Persons (including Mums, Dads and Coaches)
- QA2018.012E001-[24184] – Scoring Penalties (not really relevant)
- QA2018.013M002-[24185] – Rights of a boat’s owner
