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World Sailing Official Case Book

Case 19

Interpretation of the term ‘damage’.

GBR 1968/2

Question

Is there a special meaning of ‘damage’ in the racing rules?

Answer

No. It is not possible to define ‘damage’ comprehensively, but one current English dictionary says, ‘harm . . . impairing the value or usefulness of something.’

This definition suggests questions to consider. Examples are:

  • Was the current market value of any part of the boat, or of the boat as a whole, diminished?
  • Was any item of the boat or her equipment made less functional?

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