Regarding the OCS redress incident earlier in the week, the fact was a competitor felt the RC did not react soon enough with an IR and requested redress for his OCS score. The RRS ALLOW YOU TO DO THAT. The facts found by the international jury were the RC made a mistake that affected this sailor and they awarded a redress score as they saw fit. Nothing less, nothing more. I'm sure the members of the RC may not agree with the actions of the jury but that is the system our sport has and to criticize the competitor or put labels on him for pursuing this action is simply wrong.
The regatta was a fantastic success. Congrats to all of the competitors, the race committee, the jury, and especially the organzing committe.
Bob Hodges
USA 230
Bob, I'm pretty sure that Billy won't jump in on this, but I can tell you that the RC had no hard feelings with this decision. A good RC works WITH the IJ and OA to do the best everyone can to ensure a first class event. If there was a small error on the part of the RC, they accept the decision of the IJ, decide on how to improve their mechanics and performance, and move on. Never any hard feelings. In face, the RC enjoyed many hours with the members of the Jury. The RC and Jury even shared a room together. Egil Wold cooked wonderful breakfasts:-)
Anybody looking for RC in Australlia yet???
