Err, I wonder if I really want to race anymore when I read this?? God forbid that I dont see a boat coming upwind on starboard while we go downwind under spi.. Intentional ramming and putting people in hospital. Having fights on the beach..

Most of us are recreational racers, we are supposed to be doing this for fun. Take it to the room and have a row on the beach if you need to, but all this talk about hurting people.. I dont think you know what you are talking about. I can as good as guarantee you that you will not feel good if you put someone in hospital, even if they were arseholes on the course. If you dont, you need to talk with a professional.