When to File a Protest:
SSS does not encourage or discourage the filing of a protest however before considering a protest please review US Sailing Racing Rules Section A – Protests: Redress; Rule 69 Action – to make sure your protest is in compliance with RRS.
How to File a Protest:
Per SSS Notice of Race and Standing Sailing Instruction #15. Protests:
- A boat shall notify the Race Committee of its intent to protest within one hour of its finish.
- Protest shall be submitted in writing according to the form proscribed by RRS, and must be received by a member of the SSS Board by hand delivery, email, post or fax no later than 48 hours after the time limit of the race.
Best way to deliver a Protest:
Although US mail and hand delivery or acceptable, the fastest way to deliver a Protest is by email to the race chair with a copy to the race information officer or commodore.
SSS Protest Contacts:
SSS Commodore – [email protected]
SSS Race Chair – [email protected]
SSS Information Officer – [email protected]
Singlehanded Sailing Society
PO Box 828
Alameda, CA 94501 USA
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