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| Protest 25 |
| Zola v Venture (Race 5) |
| Abstract ZOLA appeared to be protesting VENTURE, but on inspection of the protest form was in fact making a general point to the Organising Authority that allowing the boat ZOLA to sail in the Bareboat Charter Class ‘does not fit in the spirit of the class’. Simon James representing the Organising Authority and Mike, the skipper of VENTURE, gave evidence at the hearing at which ZOLA did not to attend. Simon explained that he went to considerable efforts to ensure every boat was in fact a true charter boat and showed paper evidence that VENTURE fitted this category. Mike explained that VENTURE was his boat and that it was a year old and had been out on 12 charters in that period. Most charter boats are owned by individuals and using their own boat for regattas was popular with owners even though they inevitably lost valuable charters by doing so. Simon felt that it was in the interests of the Event to accommodate this Class. |
| Facts Found 1. All eligible criteria for entry to the Bareboat class we met by Venture |
| Rules |
| Conclusion All eligible criteria for entry to the Bareboat class we met by Venture |
| Decision Protest Dismissed |
| Committee Bryan Willis (IJ) Mark Pryke (IJ) Al Chandler (IJ) Prasart Sribadhung (IJ) Egil Wold (IJ) Howard Elliott (IJ) |
