Shorthanded
Sailing Association of Australia Inc.
Lord Howe Island Race 2002
Safety
Compliance and Acknowledgement Form
for the yacht .............................
..
1. We, the skipper and crew of this yacht, agree that it is our sole and
inescapable responsibility to ensure that the yacht is fully sound, thoroughly
seaworthy and manned by a competent and experienced crew physically fit to
face bad weather.
2. We agree that it is
the sole and exclusive responsibility of each yacht to decide whether or not
to start in the race or, once having started whether to continue to race.
The safety equipment on the yacht is adequate, properly maintained and stowed
and we know where the equipment is kept, and how it is to be used.
3. We accept full responsibility
for any mishaps that might befall the yacht and its crew during the race. We acknowledge and accept that the Shorthanded
Sailing Assoc. of Australia Inc (SSAA) is not responsible for our yacht, or
us, and does not accept responsibility of any kind for any third parties with
which the yacht or we may become involved.
4. All equipment required to be kept on the vessel by Special Regulations Category 1 of the RRS, and the SSAA Special Regulations, as supplemented by the Notice of Race, functions properly, is readily accessible, and is of a type, size and capacity suitable and adequate for this race.
5. We acknowledge that
the race is one of long distance and is well offshore in unprotected waters,
directly exposed to the extremes of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean,
where the yacht must be self-sufficient for extended periods of time.
6. We agree that the
yacht is self-righting, strongly built, water tight and is capable of withstanding
solid water and knockdowns: it is properly rigged and ballasted. We are satisfied
about the soundness of hull, spars, rigging and sails.
7. We agree/acknowledge/accept/ensure/declare
that:
7.1
the engine, when running, can be securely covered;
7.2
the exhaust system is securely installed protected
from bad weather;
7.3
the fuel supply system is securely installed
and protected;
7.4
the SSAA recommends we carry fuel to
motor for 100nm plus charging;
7.5
NOR 12 requires all heavy items are firmly
stowed, including, floor boards, frig lids, locker covers;
7.6
NOR 12 requires the batteries be secure by
solid means;
7.7
the Batteries are of the sealed or Gel filled
type(RRS 3.25);
7.8
the stove is gimballed, secure and can be safely
operated in a seaway;
7.9
the hull, deck and all integral parts are essentially
water tight;
7.10
any openings in the hull can be immediately secured
to maintain this integrity;
7.11
the yacht does not have hatches forward of the maximum
beam opening inwards;
7.12
the hatches are above the water when the hull
is heeled 90o;
7.13
all hatches are permanently fitted + can be firmly
shut in a capsize;
7.14
the cockpit and drains meet RRS 3.06;
7.15
there are
. . . . . seacocks or openings through the hull, attached to each is
a means of shutting off each through-hull
opening;
7.16
the lifelines meet RRS 4.24;
7.17
the largest vertical opening in the lifelines
is . . . . .mm;
8.
We agree/declare/acknowledge/accept
that the yacht:
8.1
has
a working toilet useable in heavy weather;
8.2
bunks are useable in a seaway;
8.3
has
.. water tanks which discharge through
a pump;
8.4
will carry
. . . . . litres of fresh water at the start of the race;
8.5
does not have any navigation lights fitted
below the upper lifeline;
8.6
carries navigation lights bulbs of at least
25 watts;
8.7
carries . . . . . spare 25w bulbs for use in
the navigation lights;
8.8
the mainsail has 3 reefing points and will
be rigged accordingly at the start of the race as per NOR 16;
8.9
the storm trysail is suitable for the purpose
and meets RRS 4.24;
8.10
the storm trysail is sheeted independently
of the main boom without battens;
8.11
the storm trysail carries the yachts sail
numbers on both sides;
8.12
the storm jib and trysail have permanently
fitted sheets: NOR 16.3;
8.13
carries a storm jib that is adequate and fit
for the purpose as per RRS 4.24;
8.14
EPIRB being carried is in service until
.
.;
8.15
carries a PFD for each crew member as per RRS
5.01;
8.16
carries a safety harness and tethers for each
crew member as per RRS 5.01 and NOR14;
8.17
carries life buoys as per RRS 4.21;
8.18
carries current flares as per RRS 4.22. The
earliest expiry date is
..;
8.19
carries a floating heaving line, accessible,
firmly attached to the cockpit as per RRS4.23;
9. We know that the yacht:
9.1
has
a separate battery whose primary purpose is to start the engine RRS 3.23(c);
9.2
has
a permanently installed fuel tank made of
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;
9.3
has
gas bottles that are secured, or has a stove that operates without gas;
9.4
engine
is secured by . . . . . . . . . . . . .in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .places;
9.5
has
both anchors secured by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .;
9.6
has
wash board/s able to be opened from the inside by
.;
9.7
has
wash board/s secured to the hull by
.;
9.8
has
........softwood plugs attached to openings in the yachts hull;
9.9
uses
a lanyard of ......cm used to secure the lifelines;
9.10
has
a toe rail on the side of the yacht of . . . . .mm;
9.11
has
a safe jackstay system fitted using. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .;
9.12
has
a safe, accessible workable fuel shut off control RRS 3.23(h);
9.13
will
carry ................litres of fuel at the race start;
9.14
carries
........fire extinguishers, located. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .
.;
9.15
has
......bilge pumps situated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .
..;
9.16
carries
bilge pump handles with a device fitted to prevent accidental loss;
9.17
has........
manual bilge pump/s are fitted operable above the deck;
9.18
has.........
manual bilge pump/s are fitted operable below the deck;
9.19
carries....
anchors of.......
type and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . ;
9.20
has
at least ..................m length of chain attached to each anchor;
9.21
has
at least..................m length of rode attached to each anchor;
9.22
has
the bitter end of one/both anchors secured to the hull;
9.23
carries.....
many flash lights;
9.24
carries........
spare batteries;
9.25
carries.........spare
bulbs.
10.
We are aware
that the yacht:
10.1
carries
a first aid kit that complies with Category 1;
10.2
has
a .............
..First Aid manual printed...............
;
10.3
carries
a .........................radar reflector;
10.4
will
have its radar reflector fixed to
the standing rigging;
10.5
has
a principal marine compass, last adjusted
..
..;
10.6
does/does
not carry a copy of the compass adjusters report;
10.7
carries
a ...................
spare compass;
10.8
carries
all relevant charts, light list and piloting equipment;
10.9
carries
two working GPS units;
10.10
has
an.............................echo sounder;
10.11
carries
Collision Regulation compliant navigation lights;
10.12
has
the yachts sail numbers on the storm trysail;
10.13
carries
a storm jib is made of.............................;
10.14
has
emergency steering equipment stowed
.;
10.15
uses ......................................................................as
an alternative method of steering the yacht in the event of rudder failure;
10.16
has
adequate tools and spare parts;
10.17
carries
its name on miscellaneous buoyant equipment;
10.18
has
retro-reflective material fitted to the life buoys and life jackets;
10.19
has
retro-reflective material fitted to the crews wet weather gear.
11. We agree that the yacht:
11.1
has
an SSB radio antenna that does/does not depend upon the mast;
11.2
would
use.....................
as an antenna in the event if the mast is lost;
11.3
has
SSB/HF frequencies: 2182, 4125; 6215; 4483, channels 608 and 836 as per NoR
10.1;
11.4
carries
VHF frequencies: 16, 73, 88:NoR 10.2;
11.5
the
installation of the radios meets NOR 10;
11.6
carries
an additional hand held water proof VHF radio;
11.7
will
carry ......................litres of water for emergency use;
11.8
carries
a
liferaft; as per RRS 4.19 serviced on
stowed
.;
11.9
carries
a DanBuoy stowed
......................;
11.10
carries
. . .red parachute flares: red flares.
. . .white flares and
orange flares;
11.11
has
a written man overboard drill routine;
11.12
crew
last completed a man overboard drill on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;
11.13
has
demonstrated that it can recover a man overboard quickly;
11.14
does/does
not have a GPS with a man overboard facility;
11.15
has
a
.. self-steering gear with adequate spare parts.
12. We are satisfied that the yacht carries on board:
12.1
adequate
spare diesel filters;
12.2
additional
1m safety harness strops: NOR 14.3;
12.3
adequate
tools for repairs at sea;
12.4
an
adequate sail repair kit;
12.5
an
emergency supply of spare water;
12.6
spare
engine oil;
12.7
spare
parts for the self-steering equipment;
12.8
spare
alternator belts;
12.9
spare
water pump belts;
12.10
spare
water pump impellors;
12.11
enough
diesel, having regard to the length of the race and charging requirements;
12.12
sufficient
other spare parts.
13.
We
know that SSAA recommends that a prepacked grab bag be carried with the following
items:
2 cyalume sticks or equal; 1 daylight signalling mirror and 1 signalling
whistle, 2 red parachute flares; 3 red hand flares; watertight receptacles containing
fresh water, nylon string and polythene bags; 1 EPIRB; 1 handheld VHF radio; sunscreen protection; any prescription
medication required by the crew; spare glasses; sunglasses; vital documents, including
shipping documents, passports, visas; torches, spare bulbs and spare batteries; light lines for lashing and
lanyards;
drinking cups; log book, note book, pencils,
multi tool pocket knife; 1 handheld GPS; fishing lines and hooks.
14.
We
acknowledge that:
14.1
Both crew hold current Senior First Aid certificates,
or higher qualification;
14.2
Both crew have attended an AYF Sea Safety and
Survival course, or equivalent;
14.3
.holds an HF radio proficiency certificate:
NoR 13.7;
14.4
The radio check required by NoR 10.5 will be
done with
...
14.5
Each crew will carry a high intensity light
or strobe: NoR 14.1;
14.6
SSAA recommend the use of marker dye: NoR 14.1;
14.7
SSAA recommends crew carry and wear inflatable
PFDs;
14.8
SSAA recommends that the yacht carry an personal
EPIRB for each crew: NoR 15.5;
14.9
the yacht carries a 406Mhz EPIRB purchased
on..................
from.............................: registered in..
..
name.
15.
The skipper/co-skipper is a financial member of the SSAA for the calendar
year 2002 as per NOR3.5.
16. The yacht/crew have completed the qualifying voyage as per
NOR4.2.
17.
The necessary insurance has been arranged with
.and
a certificate of currency has been provided, as per NOR 5
15.
We
agree that if we ask for assistance at any time during the race and such assistance
as is available is afforded us, we will accept full responsibility for any
resulting financial costs.
(Signed) Skipper
..
(Signed) Co-skipper
..
Yacht
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