NOR 1.3 and CMSR 5.7

Decision: 1. The protest committee allows the protest to be withdrawn.

Please see incident report for details. MoB device was set off following thunderstorm 2 miles fromour location. We immediately struck sails and motored to assist before being called off by the Coast guard. Resumed racing at original position at approximately [...]

Decision: 1. Redress is given to On the Brink. On the Brink’s elapsed time shall be reduced by 28m 00s. 2. On the Brink is to be commended for their actions.

NOR 1.3 and CMSR 5.7

Decision: 1. Foreign Exchange did not come to the hearing when the protest committee gave the decision. 2. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing [...]

NOR 1.3 and CMSR 5.7

Decision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing or decreasing the penalty Bull is penalized 5 minutes elapsed time applied, then [...]

We were sailing very fast down wind between 8.5-11 knots. We had No Quarter the J111 broach with extreme violence about one mile ahead of us. We noticed they were dropping sails and pulled safety gear. We complied to rule [...]

Decision: 1. Redress is given to Striking Back. Striking Back’s elapsed finish time shall be reduced by 50m 23s. 2. Striking Back is to be commended for their actions assisting the crew of No Quarter.

B6.2 - Display of CMSR Compliant Sailboard

Decision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing or decreasing the penalty Black Diamond is penalized 5 minutes elapsed time applied, [...]

Rules violated by MC2: Rule 14 — Avoiding Contact: If reasonably possible, a boat shall: (a) Avoid contact with another boat MC2's aggressive move to avoid another boat caused the contact with Main Street (b) Not cause contact between boats MC2's aggressive [...]

See Hearing 8

CMSR 5.12 - Crew List with MMSI#s for each MOB AIS at VHS Radio -

Decision: 1. The protest committee allows the protest to be withdrawn.

CMSR 5.7

Decicision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing or decreasing the penalty Prometheus is penalized 5 minutes elapsed time applied, then [...]

CMSR 5.6 - Arrival under Engine Power CMSR 5.18 - Leg/Crotch Straps with PFD

Decision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty 2 places was decided. The penalty was decreased because there is one boat that finished behind Relentless. Relentless is penalized 1 place.

SI 9.1

Decision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. The penalty was decreased because the app was not fully functional. Flight Risk is penalized 2.5 minutes elapsed time applied, then [...]

Rule 10 Rule 14

See Hearing 8

Part 2, section A, rule 10 - when "On Opposite Tacks"

Decisions: 1. Sufficient Reason is DSQ. 2. Redress is given to Main Street. The time lost by Main Street is roughly calculated, and because the corrected time change is nearly equal to the corrected time of the second place boat, the fairest arrangement for [...]

Rule 77 and Appendix G1.2 a (3).

Decision: 1. The protest committee allows the protest to be withdrawn.

B6.2 - Display of CMSR Compliant Sailboard

Decision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing or decreasing the penalty Damn Yankee is penalized 5 minutes elapsed time applied, [...]

SI B6.2

Decision: 1. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing or decreasing the penalty Harbinger is penalized 5 minutes elapsed time applied, then [...]

CMSR 5.29 - 406Mhz EPIRB or PLB properly registered to the boat.

Decision: 1. Protest dismissed. 2. In accordance with RRS 63.6(a), parties were informed of the facts found, the applicable rules, the decision, the reasons for it, any penalties imposed, and any redress given at 1122 on 7/13/2026.

Rule 77 and Appendix G1.2(a)(3)

Decision: 1. Cynthia Lyn did not come to the hearing when the protest committee gave the decision. 2. Using the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Discretionary Penalty Policy, a starting penalty of 5 minutes was decided. there were no facts to justify increasing [...]

A request for Redress alleging the exclusion of entry for Ohana was improper.

There was neither an improper action nor improper omission of the organizing authority. Therefore, the requirements for redress in RRS 61.4(b)(1) are not met. Redress is not given.

A request for Redress alleging rejection of the entry for Unknown Lady - NAI was improper.

There was neither an improper action nor improper omission of the organizing authority. Therefore, the requirements for redress in RRS 61.4(b)(1) are not met. Redress is not given.