In reference to the Alter Cup now under way:

" Originally Posted By: Undecided... DNF - did not go through leward gate apparently.

Technically, RC can't score a boat DNF for a mark rounding error. If the boat acknowledges the error and withdraws voluntarily, she should be scored RAF. Otherwise, someone must protest. If Protest Committee determines that the boat broke rule 28, they will disqualify her and direct RC to score her DSQ.

Of course, the score is the same, so if nobody contests RC's action, the end result doesn't change.

Regards,
Eric"

Is this a good thing? To me it seems a needless complication of the game.

I ask because of your demonstrated expertise in our last rules discussion and the overall positive response across the board.