Well, there's definitely something to be said for that.

All of the most respected cat racers that I know avoid protests and entanglements on the water at all costs. If they find themseleves in a tough spot, they do their best to avoid it, even if that means sailing a longer distance and not pushing their rights. Doesn't work all of the time, but for the vast majority, they still manage to win.

Generally speaking, any time spent fighting for rights or position is lost to the rest of the fleet. Except on the finish line, it rarely pays.

Mike