Just a thought..

You train 4 to 8 years for the Olympics (300,000 +).... You are in the games and the boat you have for that round,.. drops the rig and you are out... who's fault is that? who pays? (god forbid your major opponent sailed that boat the cycle before)
You are talking conspiracy theory and lawyers. the request for redress will go forever. Who won that day will not be decided until the next day...

It happens to the best of em... see 49ner medal race last time.

If its your boat... and it blows up... it's your problem.