Rules
Part 2, Preamble
Rule 36(b), Races Restarted or Resailed
Rule 43.1(c), Exoneration
Rule 44.1(b), Penalties at the Time of an Incident:Taking a Penalty
Rule 60.2(c), Protests: Intention to Protest
Rule 60.4(c)(1), Protests: Protest Validity
Rule 60.5(d)(1), Protests: Protest Decisions
Rule 61.4(b)(2) and (3), Redress, Redress Decisions
Rule 63.4(a)(2), Conduct of Hearings: Hearing Procedure
Summary:
Interpretation of the term 'damage'.
Question:
Is there a special meaning of 'damage' in the racing rules?
Answer:

No. It is not possible to define 'damage' comprehensively, but one current English dictionary says, 'harm . . . impairing the value or usefulness of something.'

This definition suggests questions to consider. Examples are:

  • Was the current market value of any part of the boat, or of the boat as a whole, diminished?
  • Was any item of the boat or her equipment made less functional?