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Rule B4.44.1 Board Penalty – Significant Advantage Despite Penalty

Wording

Since X gained a significant advantage in the [race] [series] by her breach, despite taking a penalty, her penalty was to retire as required by RRS B4.44.1.

Applicable scenarios

  • Board gained significant advantage despite taking a penalty
  • retirement required

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Rule 44Rule B4-44
Previous wordingRule B4.44.1 Board Penalty – Applicable PenaltyNext wordingRule B4.44.2 Board Failed to Get Well Clear Before 360° Penalty