Maugan,

I agree with you totaly. At a club level and low key regatta I am not that bothered with protesting (Unless somebody did somthing very wrong intentionaly.

Come the Regattas that count, I will come out all guns blazing if there is an infringment.

Although, to show good sportsmanship, in any race I would compete in in those circumstances I would fill out on the sign off sheet that I intend to retire. Will keep everybody happy.