Originally Posted by scooby_simon
Originally Posted by mikekrantz

Mischa gets a 40 minute penalty for cutting a corner that the entire fleet was furnished the GPS co-ordinates, lectured at the skippers meeting on the severity of violating the zone, and threatened with DSQ as a penalty, however in reality he gets a 40 minute penalty. To make it worse, he was in a pack of 5 boats, and 4 of them realized it was the wrong mark, dropped their spins, and were the last 4 boats to round the mark. Meanwhile Mischa cuts the corner into into the lead.

The mood is ugly on the beach...


At what point in the leg did this occur?

How much distance did Mischa make as a result. How much time did he save? (not the same thing).

Where did the other boats end up that did follow the correct course?


Why are ANY of your questions remotely relevant? The course was clear. The penalty was clear (but apparently not). So, if the RC ISN'T going to enforce their own rule why have it at all? I can certainly understand the feelings of those that are frustrated.

It will be interesting to see if the RC can enforce the exclusion zone next year.

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