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Rule F4.44.1 Kiteboard Applicable Penalty

Wording

Since X did not cause [injury] [serious damage] by her breach, [gained a significant advantage in the race or series] [cause significant disadvantage to the other kiteboards in the race or series] by her breach, X took an applicable penalty by taking a [Post-Race Penalty under RRS T1(a)][One-Turn Penalty][Scoring Penalty][penalty specified in the notice of race or sailing instructions][retiring].

Applicable scenarios

  • Kiteboard broke a rule
  • took applicable penalty based on injury, advantage or disadvantage

Related content

Rule 44Rule F4-44
Previous wordingRule B4.44.2 Board Hull Not Completely on Course Side of Finishing LineNext wordingRule F4.44.1(b) Kiteboard Penalty is to Retire – Injury, Damage or Tangle