RRS A8.2: When boats are tied on net points, rank by most first-place finishes, then most second-place finishes, and so on. Alice and Bob both score 5 net points. Alice has two first-place finishes; Bob has one. Alice ranks ahead.
Scoring configuration: No discards. DNF/OCS scoring: A5.2 (series entries).
Alice: 1st, 3rd, 1st → 5 pts, two firsts
Bob: 2nd, 1st, 2nd → 5 pts, one first
Carol: 3rd, 2nd, 3rd → 8 pts
Bob wins; Alice struggles
Alice wins again; Bob 2nd
Alice and Bob both total 5. Tie-break: Alice has 2 firsts, Bob has 1 → Alice wins.