On June 1, 2010, we had another arbitration hearing. This time between Elentari (#18) and Puffin (#35) in the second race, at the leeward mark. The Arbitrators were Bill Sheldon and Joe Downing. Facts found:1. The wind was 4 to 6 knots out of the southeast2. Puffin was on port tack and Elentari was on […]
Another week and we had another arbitration hearing this time between Joe and Joseph in the 2nd race of Spring Series 2 Night 2. The arbitrator was Norm Smit. Facts found:1. Wind was 5-8 knots from the south.2. On the first down wind leg of race 2 on May 24th, Starlight was on starboard tack […]
There have been few questions about Rule 18 at the windward mark during our Monday races, and a bit of confusion when it turns off and on. I have been asked to explain Rule 18 at the windward mark. The rules writers have made it so that Rule 18 only applies between boats on the […]