Case 19
Part 2 Preamble
Rule 44.1(b), Penalties at the Time of an Incident: Taking a Penalty
Rule 60.2(c), Protests: Intention to Protest
Rule 60.4(c)(1), Protests: Protest Validity
Rule 60.5(d)(1), Protests: Protest Decisions
Rule 61.4(b)(2) & (3), Redress: Redress Decisions
Rule 63.4(a)(2), Conduct of Hearings: Hearing Procedure
Interpretation of the term “damage”
Question
Is there a special meaning of “damage” in the racing rules?
Answer
No. It is not possible to define “damage” comprehensively, but one current English dictionary says “harm . . . impairing the value or usefulness of something.”
This definition suggests questions to consider. Examples are:
- Was the current market value of any part of the boat, or of the boat as a whole, diminished?
- Was any item of the boat or her equipment made less functional?
GBR 1968/2