Olympic Games 1996

IYRU Olympic Update

Protests Report

Protests as of Saturday July 27, 1996
Status at 22:20 hrs

Protest Number Class Race Protestor
Country - Name Protestee
Country - Name Rule(s) Decision

67 W 470 AUS req. redress jury request denied

69 W Boards 7 NED req. redress request denied

70 M 470 5 EST GBR 41.1 GBR DSQ

71 M 470 6 NZL req. hearing request refused

72 Star 8 DEN ITA request refused

73 Tornado 6 ITA GBR 41.1 GBR DSQ

74 Star ITA DEN same as 72

75 M 470 GBR req. hearing request refused

Finn 8 Jury PUR 54.2(b)
SI 2.6.1 PUR DSQ
incomplete 720
exoneration

The Rules that were applied to cases above:

41.1 BASIC RULE

A yacht that is either tacking or gybing shall keep clear of a yacht on a tack.

54.2 PROHIBITED ACTIONS

Without limiting the application of rule 54.1, these actions are prohibited:

(a) pumping: repeated fanning of any sail either by trimming and releasing the sail or by vertical or athwartships body movement;

(b) rocking: repeated rolling of the yacht, induced either by body movement or adjustment of the sails or centreboard, that does not facilitate steering;

(d) sculling: repeated movement of the helm not necessary for steering;

(e) repeated tacks or gybes unrelated to changes in the wind or to tactical considerations.

For details on the rules see IYRR. We also have the full text of the Olympic Sailing Instructions available.

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