1.      Slipknot passed to the south of the virtual mark, rounded and passed through the finish line east to west then reversed course and crossed the finish line west to east. Slipknot contends that this was a proper finish and that they should not be scored DNF.

2.      F Horwitz introduced the jury and asked if there were any objections.

a.      None heard.

3.      VALIDITY

4.      Since the request was submitted online there is no paper document to review, and the request is considered valid for the purposes of proceeding with the hearing.

5.DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT

a.      Slipknot presented their version of the incident as described above.

b.      Chief Judge Horwitz described the “string” rule and the requirement to complete the course passing all marks on the proper side and pulling the string “taut”.

5.      FACTS FOUND

a.      Slipknot passed the virtual mark on the incorrect side (S)

b.      Slipknot crossed the finish line improperly

6.      CONCLUSION

Slipknot did not sail the course and did not finish properly

7.      DECISION

Slipknot is not awarded redress and remains DNF