Bart Senior wrote:
In a racing protest meeting, how could it be useful
to know your boats speed as it relates to distance and
time?

Because a precise and professional-looking diagram of the incident is a
big part of winning the protest. The more accurate & logical you present
your case, the more consistent & detailed your description of the
incident, the more likely a protest committee is to find in your favor.
It's partly human nature, but it's also due to relying on the best &
most accurate observations of the incident.

If the protest involves a mark rounding, then the position of the boats
relative to the 2-boat circle is key. There is no way to determine this
after the fact, but if your diagram is laid out with consistent speeds &
times, they can make their own conclusions about distance.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King