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Submitting a Protest

File a protest about another competitor's conduct or rule violation during a race

If you believe another boat has violated a racing rule during competition, you can file a formal protest. This guide walks you through the process of submitting a protest using RegattaHub's public interface.

Accessing the Protest Form

Navigate to the Regatta's Public Page

  1. Go to the regatta's public page
  2. Click on the "Submit" tab (you may need to log in to your RegattaHub account)
  3. Locate the "File a Protest" button, which is typically displayed prominently in red
Submit tab showing the File Protest option
On the Submit tab, click File Protest.

Login Required

To submit a protest, you must:

  • Have an active RegattaHub competitor account
  • Be logged into your account when accessing the protest form
  • Have verified your email address
Note:

You can only file a protest if you were entered in the regatta. Protests from spectators or uninvolved parties will not be accepted.

Completing the Protest Form

Form Fields

The protest submission form includes the following fields:

Submit Protest form showing race number, boats, and incident description fields
Fill out the form and click Submit Protest.

Race Number

Enter the race number where the incident occurred. This must match the actual race number from the regatta's schedule.

Protesting Boat (Your Boat)

Select your boat from a dropdown menu. The form shows:

  • Your registered boats for this regatta
  • Sail numbers and boat names
  • Only boats you actually entered can be selected

Protested Boat (Other Boat)

Select the boat you are protesting from a searchable dropdown. This dropdown:

  • Shows all boats entered in the regatta
  • Allows you to search by sail number or boat name
  • Displays the boat's class or fleet for clarity
  • Makes it easy to identify the correct boat

Incident Description

Provide a detailed description of what happened. Include:

  • Specific location on the course (starting line, mark, etc.)
  • What rule you believe was violated
  • How the violation affected your boat
  • Any relevant details about wind, sea state, or positioning
  • Names of any witnesses

Diagram or Photos (Optional)

If you have supporting evidence (photos, diagrams, screenshots), you can attach it to help race officials understand what happened.

Diagram or Photos upload section in the protest form
Attach supporting diagrams or photos (optional).
Important:

Be thorough and factual in your description. The protest committee will use this information to decide the case. Vague descriptions make it harder to resolve the protest fairly.

Submitting Your Protest

Review and Submit

  1. Review all information for accuracy before clicking submit
  2. Ensure you have selected the correct boats and race number
  3. Click "Submit Protest" to file the protest
  4. The system will validate all required fields

After Submission

Confirmation Message

Upon successful submission, you will see:

  • A success confirmation message
  • The protest number assigned (e.g., "Protest #2024-05")
  • The date and time of submission
  • Notification that the protest will be reviewed by race officials

No Editing After Filing

Once a protest is submitted, you cannot:

  • Edit the protest content
  • Withdraw the protest through the system (must be done at the hearing)
  • Add additional information online

If you made a mistake or need to provide additional information:

  • Contact the protest committee immediately
  • Bring corrections and additional information to the hearing
  • File an additional protest if necessary

What's Public

After the protest hearing, the following information will be posted publicly on the Notice Board:

  • Protest number
  • Boats involved
  • Hearing schedule
  • Decision summary
  • Any penalties applied