Would it be any different if the roles where reversed?

The rules are clear as they are and IMHO the GGYC appeal regarding the LWL rule is a complete waste of time.
They should just suck it up and change the rudders, it is the risk they took by building a boat without knowing the rules up front.

LE will probably also complain about the venue, claiming it isn't safe because of its proximity to Iran. Like Spain doesn't have any terrorists!
Or would they prefer to sail in Valencia in February?
I have seen some of the worst storms on the Spanish coast in winter, you would not want to be there with a light weight gigacat.

I don't like either of these guys but what I do admire about Ernesto is his hands-on involvement in their campaign.
Do we have any pics of LE helming DZ?, has he even been out on it?