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K4 Reports;
Reviews; Notification; Appeals
K 4.1 When a national
authority suspends a competitor's ISAF eligibility under rule
K3.1, it shall promptly report the suspension and reasons therefor
to the ISAF. The ISAF Executive Committee may revise or annul
the suspension with immediate effect. The ISAF shall promptly
report any suspension of a competitor's eligibility, or of its
revision or annulment by the ISAF Executive Committee, to all
national authorities, international class associations, the
Offshore Racing Council and other ISAF affiliated organizations,
which may also suspend eligibility for events held within their
jurisdiction.
K 4.2 A competitor
whose suspension of ISAF eligibility has been either imposed
by a national authority, or imposed or revised by the ISAF Executive
Committee, shall be advised of the right to appeal to the ISAF
Review Board and be provided with a copy of the Review Board
Rules of Procedure.
K 4.3 A national
authority or the ISAF Executive Committee may ask for a review
of its decision by the ISAF Review Board by complying with the
Review Board Rules of Procedure.
K 4.4 The Review
Board Rules of Procedure shall govern all appeals and requests
for review.
K 4.5 Upon an
appeal or request for review, the ISAF Review Board may confirm,
revise or annul a suspension of eligibility, or require a hearing
or rehearing by the suspending authority.
K 4.6 Decisions
of the Review Board are not subject to appeal.
K 4.7 The ISAF
shall promptly notify all national authorities, international
class associations and the Offshore Racing Council of all Review
Board decisions.
K5 Reinstatement of ISAF Eligibility
The ISAF Review Board may reinstate the ISAF eligibility
of a competitor who,
(a) applies for reinstatement,
(b) establishes substantial, changed circumstances
justifying reinstatement; and
(c) has completed a minimum of three years of suspension.
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