If there's a rule that says you must protest then I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me the number. I'm always learning new things about the rules. Until then, however, I'll continue to say you can't protest someone for not protesting someone.
Now, it's conceivable you could say that someone broke rule 2 (Fair Sailing) because he favored his buddy, but that would be hard to demonstrate. Besides, if you witnessed the infraction, you can always protest his buddy yourself.
Regards,
Eric
Eric:
According to Dave Perry, my guy on rules, you are not "required" to protest. In his book
Understanding the Rules of Racing page 234 he says, "that the use of the word
"may" in rule 60.1 clarifies that it is the boats choice as to whether or not she protests."
Later,
Dan
