Darryl,

I couldn't agree more. Furthermore, races should not be thrown out because some competitors misunderstood the SIs or briefing, or in the case of low wind, simply disagree with the RC. I've noticed that it is the 'top' sailors who will protest under these conditions. I can never see how their complaint stands up, when half the competitors sailed as instructed, or made it round the course, etc. I also dislike the 'anything goes' attitude to winning - it is about doing the best you can on the course, not what you can achieve by arguing.