Dear John
I have just read your query and note that the question has been answered. My question to your incident being, you stated that the leeward boat hit you. If I was sitting in on the protest would require more details, such as:- Did the leeward boat come from behind? What was the position of the two boats when contact was made? Did the leeward boat have luffing rights? I assume that you did not bear down on the leeward boat as you stated that it hit you?
Regards Raymond Crisp