Question 1
Can the Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions state that a breach of a rule of Part 2 or rule 31 will be subject to a discretionary penalty?

Answer 1
Yes.
Rule 64.2 allows applying a penalty other than disqualification. This includes making the penalty discretionary.

Question 2
Can the Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions state that a breach of a class rule will be subject to a discretionary penalty.

Answer 2
Yes.

Published: 24 March 2022