Q&A 2020-012
Rule 62 Redress
‘Omission’ is a neutral word, meaning that something is not done. Redress is justified only when that omission was improper.
Situation
Rule 62.1(a) refers to 'an improper action or omission’.
Question 1
Does the word 'improper' apply to an omission?
Answer 1
Yes.
Question 2
Can the word 'omission' itself imply impropriety?
Answer 2
No. ‘Omission’ is a neutral word, meaning that something is not done.
Question 3
Will any omission by a committee that results in a boat’s score or place in a race or series be, through no fault of her own, made significantly worse, justify redress?
Answer 3
No.
Redress is justified only when that omission was improper. See rule 62.
Rule 62.1(a) refers to 'an improper action or omission’.
Question 1
Does the word 'improper' apply to an omission?
Answer 1
Yes.
Question 2
Can the word 'omission' itself imply impropriety?
Answer 2
No. ‘Omission’ is a neutral word, meaning that something is not done.
Question 3
Will any omission by a committee that results in a boat’s score or place in a race or series be, through no fault of her own, made significantly worse, justify redress?
Answer 3
No.
Redress is justified only when that omission was improper. See rule 62.