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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Wild Oats XI retains her crown

by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia / Nic Douglass 28 Dec 2018 21:38 PST 29 December 2018

Following a protest against Wild Oats XI by the Race Committee of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which was held by the International Jury at Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania today, it was found that the protest was invalid and so Wild Oats XI retains her line honours crown.

Conclusions:

1. The Race Committee's investigation and subsequent protest arose from the report from the owner of Black Jack, a competitor in the Race and therefore a person with a conflict of interest within the meaning of the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

2. The Race Committee's investigation was prudent, however in these circumstances, for the protest to be valid under the Racing Rules of Sailing, a competitor with information about a potential rule breach must lodge the protest.

Rules that apply: RRS60.2 (a), Definitions Conflict of Interest.

Decision: Protest Invalid.

By Nic Douglass

Wild Oats XI protest outcomes and comments from Black Jack Yachting

My announcement at the Shipwright Arms in Hobart

The full protest findings

Comments from Black Jack Yachting skipper immediately after the announcement

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