The prop was back in the IOR days. From what I heard the protester was a buddy of one of the local racing officials, called him up and he came down to the boatyard. Done deal right there.
A 3 blade fixed vs a folding prop in light to medium winds such as the Chesapeake is killer. If you don't nab the cheating f**kers you get what you deserve, just like in business and politics.
The cheats at the high end of the sport are bad enough, but it's the local yocal races that get me. Why in the hell would folks cheat against their fellow club members, neighbors, etc.? Examples:
On the Chesapeake, a guy was rated with a fixed 3 blade prop. He had a midseason haulout and...