(a) After completing the turn, crews should make every effort to steer a straight course to the finish line. Failure to do so may result in a penalty or disqualification if another competing crew is impeded or disadvantaged by such action.
(b) Boats taking a wave must keep clear of boats in front of them and may pass other boats on either hand. Failure to comply may result in a penalty or disqualification if another crew is impeded by such action.
(c) If a crew overturns its boat after completing the turn and before crossing the finishing line (or in the case of a dry finish, the runner completing the course) the crew may be permitted to continue in the race after ensuring the safety of all crew members who were in the boat at the time of the roll over.
- (i) This is to be demonstrated by all crew members who were in the boat at the time of the roll over firstly completing a head count to ensure that every member is at the surface and safe and then one of the crew giving the SLSA “All Clear” signal. The crew may then proceed to complete the race as described in “The Finish” clause of this Section.
- (ii) Only those crew members who rounded the buoy in the boat are eligible to assist their boat finishing the race.
Note: Should a boat in a race cause another boat to overturn the Referee may assess the circumstances and shall decide whether the affected crew may progress to the next round. However, there shall not normally be a re-run of the final in such circumstances.
(d) Should a boat on the return journey, when close to the finish line be stopped by grounding, this boat shall be deemed to have finished the race. This boat may be allocated a placing as decided by the finish Judges provided that the boat is not full of water and is heading towards the finish line.