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17 SAFETY EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AS PER RULE D3 OF WBYC

The following items of equipment, or facilities, are required. This is based on RYA document YR9/2003 "Racing Yacht Safety". For this purpose, all WBYC events sailed within Weston Bay and all "B" Series events are deemed to be ISAF Category 5. "A" Series events to be Category 4.

THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL EVENTS

· manual bilge pump

· bucket of at least 7 litres capacity on a stout lanyard

· compass (hand-held is acceptable)

· fire extinguisher

· fire blanket

· lifebuoy with drogue

· buoyant heaving line, 15m minimum, readily accessible

· foul weather clothing each crew member.

· for each crew member, a lifejacket and a harness which should be worn when conditions requiresuitable harness clipping on points

· VHF radio

· anchor and chain/warp suitable for the size of yacht

· strong attachment point suitable for anchoring or towing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR "A" SERIES EVENTS

· small jib and the ability to deep-reef the mainsail

· navigation lights

· chart of the area and chart table instruments

· tide table and navigation publications for the area

· hand bearing compass

· GPS

· echo sounder or a lead line

· radar reflector and a means of hoisting it

· minimum of 2 hand held red flares and 2 orange smokes

· sound signalling device and a torch

· materials and tools for simple rig, sail and engine repairs

· first aid kit

· sufficient food and water for a possible extended stay at sea.