Are you suggesting that hockey players check themselves into a penalty box when they make an infraction?
Are you saying they shouldn't?
I've been playing hockey for 15+ years, in my opinion sports such as hockey are governed by the refs. If a ref decides to not enforce a rule, full advantage is taken of it without question. If one of my team members behaved the way you suggest, they would be finding a new team each season.
Should sailing be that way? I am nt suggesting that.