But, this is one of the reasons that PU would regularly run racing at NAs, even when the winds were over 30 knots and half (or more) of the fleet was ashore, or would be soon...
Mike
...or the mark boats felt like their personal safety was in danger, and told the RC to get lost.
Gate Boat: RC, RC, RC. This is Gate, we are off station due to safety concerns. {Drops radio in bilge}
RC: Gate, Gate, Gate, RC. Mumble, mumble, MUMBLE...
