By the way I have a pretty big rant!!
Who came up with the B.S. idea that you could sail an entire race like you didn't foul anybody then do a 360 or 720 before you finish. The rules state a penalty turn must be done as soon possible without disturbing others. I hate it when there is a protest at the first mark involving a pack of 10 boats, the boat that fouled does a penalty turn at the end of the race and only losses one place instead of lossing 10 places. Who started this nonsense I blame America's Cup Racing.
Anybody else know who started it?
J.P.Ayers
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The delayed penalties clause is in the special provisions section for match racing (Rule C8 or C9 replaces rule 44 of the regular racing rules). Rule 44 simply states that a boat taking a penalty must sail clear of other boats and perform it's circles as soon as reasonably possible.
I think this came about in match racing to try to keep the race alive. Without this rule in match racing, if you foul someone and are behind, the race is essentially decided. Makes for more exciting racing.
