Appendix D — Team Racing Rules

When a protest committee decides that a boat that is a party to a protest hearing has broken a rule and was not exonerated:

• (a) If the boat has broken

  • (1) rule 1 or 2,
  • (2) rule 14 when she has caused damage or injury, or
  • (3) a rule when not racing,

  half or more race wins may be deducted from her team, or no penalty may be imposed. Race wins deducted shall not be awarded to any other team.

• (b) If the boat has broken a rule other than the rules mentioned in D3.3(a) while racing and not taken or received a penalty for that breach, 6 points shall be added to her score.

• (c) If the boat’s team has gained an advantage despite taking or receiving a penalty, the boat’s score may be increased.