The Data-Driven Defense
How a Professional wind meter protects your decisions in the Jury room.
RRS 32.1(b)
Evidence-Based Management
Strategy Overview
• Using data to justify abandonment
• Protecting against Rule 62 (Redress)
• Establishing PRO authority
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The Vulnerability of "Observation"
In high-stakes racing, "it looked like the wind died" is a weak defense. Sailors with high-end GPS trackers will challenge your call. To maintain integrity, you need a professional wind meter that provides undeniable evidence.
If the data shows a 4-minute average below class minimums, the protest is over before it begins.
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Rule 32.1(b): The Burden of Proof
A race can be abandoned for "insufficient wind." By logging real-time velocity, a PRO can prove that the fairness of the race was compromised. This objective record is your shield against claims of "improper action."
PRO LOG: Race 4 Abandonment Time: 14:15 | Velocity: 2.3kts Avg Wind: Below 4kts for >5mins Decision: Validated by recorded telemetry.
RO Pro Tip: Always capture a screenshot or log export of the wind conditions at the exact moment you signal abandonment. It is the ultimate legal defense.
