2024–2025 Polar Bear Series Hearings and Decisions
Protest & Redress Forms:
Hearing requests will only be made online, via the Racing Rules of Sailing website:
https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/protests/new?event_id=9779
In-person Hearings at Vancouver Rowing Club:
Hearings will be scheduled for the Tuesday or Wednesday evening following the race. Unless otherwise directed, parties and witnesses attending an in-person hearing should report to the office located atop Vancouver Rowing Club prior to the hearing time to be directed to the Hearing Room. Please note public parking is available in the large lot opposite the club, across Stanley Park Drive. The lot nearest the club is for permit holders only.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTIES TO ENSURE THEIR WITNESSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Hearings may be held on Zoom, in rare circumstances, at the discretion of the Chief Judge.
Hearing Schedule
https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/schedules/9779/event
Hearing Decisions
https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/decisions/9779/event
2024–2025 Polar Bear Series Protest Committee Judges:
David Pyron, NJ/IU – Chief Judge (HSC)
Tom Sitar, NJ (RVYC)
Gord McKee, CJ (KYC)
Paul Martin, CJ (VRC/RVYC)
Mark Evans, CJ/CRO (VRC)
Jennifer Ross, CJ/NRO/RMCC (VRC)