It could be that the Rule has resulted in these fragile boats being built. If the boats were not allowed to "suspend racing" and go somewhere for repairs, (accept outside assistance) then they would have to be built strong enough to finish a race.
It's easy to see why the "suspend racing" rule...
And what will be your response when a boat catastrophicly breaks in the middle of nowhere and the crew is lost? Fucking idiot.
No matter how professional they might be they can't put back together a boat that snaps in half suddenly.
Have you ever been out in the ocean?
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