I recall reading in the BLOG that the RC read 4.7 knots before that race. If that is the case then the race should be thrown out per the rules.
That recording was not at the 'start' of the race, it is Marks 'last recorded' wind speed. Due to my injury, I became the beach captain. Mark specifically stated time and time again that as soon as he got 5 knot readings he was starting them. When the wind began to show signs of increasing, he had me send them out to the course because he wanted to be ready to start as soon as he got 5 knots. And that is exactly what he did.
As the event director, I am embarrassed that the RC's judgment was not final. I am also embarrassed that the jury based their decision on previous results (YUP!) and competitors comments, who were not only sailing, but sailing in current, and claiming it was not 5 knots. How absurd is that?
Tracie
