tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post3276639140337787339..comments2023-09-30T23:22:48.898-07:00Comments on Improper Course: Dave Perry on RRS 43.1(a) and 43.1(b)Doug / Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05161131921177367663noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-62824761671978189922015-04-28T21:11:35.006-07:002015-04-28T21:11:35.006-07:00Doug's policy is to avoid the room at all cost...Doug's policy is to avoid the room at all costs, even when he thinks he's right. Protest by blog comment is a new twist requiring a new policy ...<br /><br />We went to a wedding this past weekend and the minister gave the bride and groom the 5 and 4 most important words for a happy marriage. The husband's 5 words are "I'm sorry I was wrong" and the wife's 4 words were "What is your opinion?" to which the husband should always answer "I'm sorry I was wrong". <br /><br />I meant to pursue the whole rule interpretation a little further but I've been heavily distracted from all things related to sailing for a couple of months (and unfortunately have swallowed alot of Doug's time too). We haven't even had a chance to put Doug's journal for France back up. Hopefully, we'll get to it before we leave for Canada./Pamhttp://www.impropercourse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-37824999012163803902015-04-27T12:15:30.520-07:002015-04-27T12:15:30.520-07:00I congratulate you Doug on contacting the ILCA and...I congratulate you Doug on contacting the ILCA and asking to be scored RAF for those two races. <br /><br />Given Dave Perry's opinion on Case 3 and what you initially wrote on your blog about your intention in wearing the shirt, then it was the honorable thing for you to do.<br /><br />Well done Sir!Tillermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639738519386820997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-51853222884821318172015-03-07T09:38:41.771-08:002015-03-07T09:38:41.771-08:00The exercise was very educational. I believe Dave ...The exercise was very educational. I believe Dave has alluded to a situation where it is possible for two people to wear the same clothing for different reasons but in those situations a protest or appeals committee may ultimately look at numerous factors (weather conditions, etc.) to determine what they believed the intent to be regardless of what the sailor said.<br /><br />In Doug's case, one simple question determines the intent, would he have worn the shirt in warmer conditions with the same wind? His answer is no. He knew when shopping for gear that the conditions would be colder than what he was accustomed to and he went specifically looking for a shirt that was identical to what he'd seen a multi-world champion wear year after year. He was copying the actions of a mentor. There was no intent to do anything illegal or gain any advantage. <br /><br />However, since Doug writes a blog and shares whatever he knows, learns and tries, that action subjects him to a higher level of scrutiny than his competitors. Not exactly fair but nevertheless a choice he has made. Since others might read his blog and copy his actions, it also subjects him to a higher standard of clean sailing and he should leave no room for doubt (which has been expressed). As such, he made another effort to right the situation and contacted the ILCA and asked to RAF for the two races affected (one was already a drop). The response he finally received was that it wasn't possible to do so. Any protest would have to be raised during the event and not after and the same goes for any request to RAF. I honestly do not know the rules on whether there is a time limit to RAF but I do know that in the world according to the ILCA, Doug's scores will not change. <br /><br />His journal will go back up soon and the wearing of the shirt will be elaborated on for purposes of anyone who might copy him. /Pamhttp://www.impropercourse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-61807488435397177122015-03-06T09:21:51.822-08:002015-03-06T09:21:51.822-08:00Great to read such a clear and reasoned explanatio...Great to read such a clear and reasoned explanation from someone of Dave Perry's status, seemingly in support of the arguments posed by your occasionally unpopular assorted anonymous posters (case 2).The key question remains why did Doug choose to wear a 'heavy when wet' sweater? Only Doug will know the truthful answer to this. Given that he initially indicated that his intention was to solely increase his weight, only to then amend this to 'adding warmth as well' when a couple of anonymous posters questioned the legality of this, before deleting the blog altogether, it would seem reasonable to question your previous statement that Doug had no idea he was breaking 43.1a at the outset. As said though, only he will truly know. Meanwhile, very useful indeed to have DP explain this in such detail. Not sure there is much more to say unless the US sailing appeals committee are able to read people's minds as to their true intent! Thankyou Dave Perry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com