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Working on the SI for the NA. The standard penalty is "Two Turns". Is there a valid reason for changing this at the Championship?

In 2006 and 2007, you had the choice of Two Turns or the yellow flag Scoring Penalty (20%). Last year the penalty was One Turn.

With the long races planned for the Championship, I do not think One Turn is a sufficient penalty. The problem with giving a choice is that it puts a burden on the fouled boat to watch the violator to see which, if either, penalty they take.

I am inclined to not change the default rule, but I will listen to other opinions!

Eric Robbins