No 1 The Quay, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5DG
Owners of yachts taking part in Club Races shall comply with the following:
- A boat is entirely responsible for her own safety, whether afloat or ashore, and nothing, whether in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions or anywhere else, reduces this responsibility.
- It is for the boat to decide whether she is fit to sail in the conditions in which she will find herself. By launching or going to sea, the boat confirms that she is fit for those conditions and her crew is competent to sail and compete in them.
- The boat is required to hold adequate insurance and in particular to hold insurance against third party claims for at least £2,000,000 underwritten by an ABI Member or Lloyds of London. Boats that race are recommended to have full racing cover.
- Nothing done by the Club or Race Organisers can reduce the responsibility of the boat nor will it make the Club or Race Organisers responsibility for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, however it may have occurred, as a result of the boat taking part in the racing or Club event. The organisers encompass everyone helping to run the race and the event, and include the organising authority, the race committee, the race officer, patrol and safety boats and beach masters.
- The provision of patrol or safety boats does not relieve the boat of her responsibilities.
- Offshore Races. The boat is responsible to ensure that she is equipped and seaworthy so as to be able to face extremes of weather; that there is a crew sufficient in number, experience and fitness to withstand such weather; and that the safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and that the crew know how to use it.
POFSA Safety Regulations
Competitors are required to carry the minimum safety equipment (a copy of which is posted in the Clubhouse) as suggested by POFSA where this is in excess of appropriate Class requirements. The requirements laid down in these regulations are a condition of entry for all club races in the POFSA area.
Personal Buoyancy
When code flag Y (RRS 40) is displayed on the Sailing Club Flagstaff (before or with the warning signal), each competitor shall wear a lifejacket or other personal buoyancy.
Failure to do so shall be grounds for disqualification from the race.
All competitors under the age of 18 are required to wear approved buoyancy aids at all times afloat.
Wet suits do not constitute adequate personal buoyancy.
Both Dinghy and Board Sailors are advised to carry a Marine Distress Flare.
Rendering Assistance
If any boat is in serious difficulty and requires assistance, the nearest boat will be expected to stand by and assist if possible until the arrival of the Safety Boat.
Safety Penalties
Failure to comply with any of the above safety requirements by competitors will constitute grounds for protest and possible disqualification by the Race Committee.
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