The choice of penalties, like the need for throwouts, is one of those debatable subjects often colored by personal experience. Unless there is some compelling reason, most regattas and particularly championships should stick to standard RRS, meaning RRS 44.1-2, Two-Turns for Part 2, One-Turn for RRS 31 (Touching a Mark).
I do think it's helpful to offer a less severe penalty than DSQ prior to a protest hearing or better yet in conjunction with arbitration before a full protest hearing. People get to the social events sooner.
