From talking to Trey and Derek. Almost everyone that tried and failed broke either rudder parts or battens. Seacats had more damage but still nothing extreme that can't be fixed.
I think what they are discussing is for the teams that made an attempt, they will take a penalty, while the teams that sat there and didn't, will be DSQ'd.
Theres nothing in the SI's that stipulate this rule, however it does say:
15. Miscellaneous
It shall be entirely at the discretion of the Race Committee to amend, abridge, or
change these instructions prior to the start of the race. Official changes will be
posted on the website
www.tybeee500.com and dated as they are made. It is the
responsibility of each team to be current with race notifications.
I imagine the race committee has already convened to come up with a solution to this.
