I have a question regarding the use of R44.2
R44.2 One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
After getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as
possible, a boat takes a One-Turn or Two-Turns Penalty by promptly
making the required number of turns in the same direction, each turn
including one tack and one gybe. When a boat takes the penalty at or
near the finishing line, she shall sail completely to the course side of
the line before finishing.
R21.2 A boat taking a penalty shall keep clear of one that is not.
I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of a protest being filed because a boat (fleet racing) did not exhonerate herself as soon after the incident , and promptly.
Sometimes it can be hard to spin asap because you are also subject to R21.2 when carrying a penalty also bearing in mind R14.
I have just checked the ISAF case book and there are no examples of R44.2 specificaly being used.
My question is : Would you protest another boat for blatent non compliance with R44.2 if they for example sailed on and hinderd your race position by stealing your wind?
What are your thoughts.
Captn Kearnsy 
Yes, happens all the time. I have not checked the rules lately but if you witnessed such an incident and the penalty was not carried out, you could also be protested.
Years ago anyone could protest, even if you were just a spectator, just had to put up the money!
The "as soon as possible" bit is to allow the boat to get clear, in fresh conditions boat carrying extras or boats like Finns that can be exciting gybing whilst carrying out penalty turns. Most penalty turns will be on the starting line or buoy roundings where space may be at a premium.
