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 require ( at all times )

  suitable 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.