Sydney Hobart Protest Wild Oats XI and Ran - Facts and Opinion

5:57 AM Wed 29 Dec 2010 GMT

'Race Commitee Chairman Tim Cox explains the protest - against Wild Oats XI and RAN since dismissed- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010.' Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

Rolex Sydney Hobart 2010 - Here are the facts found from the International Juries determination on the Protest by the Sydney Hobart Race Committee against Wild Oats XI and RAN. The facts are clear for all to see. Mark Richards was gracious in the post result media conference. He could have been quite scathing Dockside in Hobart there has been some collective headshaking this afternoon amongst experienced sailors. It seems there is a serious question mark over the judgement of the Race Committee who decided to pursue the protest course, rather than taking the time to listen to an immensely ...

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