For consistency, I hope not. The rules are the rules and they want to race. Unless it's forecast to be windy against a stronger boat, in which case don't worry about the rules ...
We shall see.
Not the same situation, I daresay, since the races haven't started yet. ACE in contrast are asking exemption to race on level 3. As a precaution they say. So it's no more affecting the honour.For consistency, I hope not. The rules are the rules and they want to race. Unless it's forecast to be windy against a stronger boat, in which case don't worry about the rules ...
They asked for one last time as well, which is what kicked off the controversy - the NZ government expressed it's concern with racing even in level 2 (which proved to be correct given what we saw on the final weekend with packed boats with zero social distancing) hence the proposal concept was floated. LR said no and the rest is history - I understand the OTT "honour" barb was directed at LR's refusal to accommodate the government's request and insist on sticking to the race schedule. And a race is a race, it doesn't matter whether a series has started or not, every race is worth 1 point and equally important.
We're talking about what's in the Sailing Instructions, which may govern when the measurement declarations are due and the configuration is locked in.
ACE could cancel this AC cycle and set a new schedule in April if need be by using Force majeure clause. An April event will give both teams a chance to improve their boats and at same time nullify the challengers advantage of being match fit battle hardened by racing two weeks after Prada Cup.
The government can, not ACE. ACE is bound to follow government directions and, if there are not such impediments, the signed protocol and agreements. Unless of course there is a new agreement between the parts.
