I noticed that the Article in the AMYA Quarterly specifically states that if as a result of a foul you damage or gain significant advantage in the race/races, the boat commiting the foul Must retire.
At least is that is what I thought I read.
Would this not mean:
1. if you fouled a boat and the foul resulted in a demasting or sinking etc, that the offending boat must retire from that race? Often there is redress for the fouled/damaged boats, but the offending boat does a turn and sails on.
2. If a boat fouls another boat(s) that results in a raft up....would this not mean that the offending boat needs to retire due to the unfair advantage.