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Pencil sketch of two sailboats on the water, with overlaid text describing a protest hearing scenario in sailing.

Pencil sketch of two sailboats on the water, with overlaid text describing a protest hearing scenario in sailing.

Create a sketch used in a protest hearing under the racing rules of sailing, using the following inputs: Scenario Windward–leeward beat. Boat A (starboard tack) and Boat B (port tack) are on a collision course. B attempts to cross ahead but there is contact. Boat A (Protestor) Statement “I was on starboard tack, close-hauled. B was on port and attempted to cross ahead. She misjudged and hit my port bow. I held course throughout. There was no need for me to take avoiding action until the last moment.” Boat B (Protestee) Statement “I believed I could cross safely. A changed course slightly up just before the crossing, reducing the gap. I tried to bear away but couldn’t avoid contact.” Mehr sehen