Special Regulations Seminar

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Special Regulations Seminar January 2009
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Course Explanation Outcomes

• The purpose of the Seminar is to
• Familiarise yourself with the Special Regulations
  2009
• Clarify general issues associated with the
  Regulations and how they apply
• Re-enforce the concept of the Owners
  responsibility
• To increase awareness of the Special Regulations
  and general principle of seamanship.
• The delivery of the seminar will be
• The outcomes to be achieved for you are

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Course Explanation Outcomes

• The purpose of the Seminar is to
• Familiarise yourself with the Special Regulations
  2009
• Clarify general issues associated with the
  Regulations and how they apply
• Re-enforce the concept of the Owners
  responsibility
• To increase awareness of the Special Regulations
  and general principle of seamanship.
• The delivery of the seminar will be
• 2 to 2.5 hours
• Handout material has been issued
• There will be a Question Answer session at the
  conclusion of the presentation.
• The outcomes to be achieved for you are

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Course Explanation Outcomes

• The purpose of the Seminar is to
• Familiarise yourself with the Special Regulations
  2009
• Clarify general issues associated with the
  Regulations and how they apply
• Re-enforce the concept of the Owners
  responsibility
• To increase awareness of the Special Regulations
  and general principle of seamanship.
• The delivery of the seminar will be
• 2 to 2.5 hours
• Handout material has been issued
• There will be a Question Answer session at the
  conclusion of the presentation.
• The outcomes to be achieved for you are
• Appreciation and understanding of the Special
  Regulations
• Clarification of the Special Regulations
• How to work with Auditors Inspectors
• An increased awareness of your role and the
  responsibilities
• The application of seamanship

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The Special Regulations and the Racing Rules of
Sailing
The flow chart illustrates the Special
Regulations do not exist in isolation. The Racing
Rules of Sailing have safety embedded in them
also.
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The Special Regulations do not replace
Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must
  have priority of compliance.

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The Special Regulations do not replace
Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must
  have priority of compliance.
• The Special Regulations supplement the
  Government Regulations. Refer SR 1.01.2

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The Special Regulations do not replace
Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must
  have priority of compliance.
• The Special Regulations supplement the
  Government Regulations. Refer SR 1.01.2
• If an item is not in the Special Regulations but
  is included in the Government Regulations the
  item must be carried.

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The Special Regulations do not replace
Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must
  have priority of compliance.
• The Special Regulations supplement the
  Government Regulations. Refer SR 1.01.2
• If an item is not in the Special Regulations but
  is included in the Government Regulations the
  item must be carried.
• It is the Owners responsibility to comply with
  the Law not the Auditors job to enforce the Law

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The Special Regulations do not replace
Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must
  have priority of compliance.
• The Special Regulations supplement the
  Government Regulations. Refer SR 1.01.2
• If an item is not in the Special Regulations but
  is included in the Government Regulations the
  item must be carried.
• It is the Owners responsibility to comply with
  the Law not the Auditors job to enforce the Law
• Every State of Australia has different
  requirements

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The Special Regulations do not replace
Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must
  have priority of compliance.
• The Special Regulations supplement the
  Government Regulations. Refer SR 1.01.2
• If an item is not in the Special Regulations but
  is included in the Government Regulations the
  item must be carried.
• It is the Owners responsibility to comply with
  the Law not the Auditors job to enforce the Law
• Every State of Australia has different
  requirements
• Some MYAs have obtained Exemption Orders for
  racing boats as to what equipment may not be
  carried if the YA Special Regulations equipment
  is carried when competing. Check with your MYA.

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.
• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as
  to responsibility.
• Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the
  Owner or his representative.
• Seaworthiness of the vessel as well
• Experienced Crew
• Training
• Soundness of rigging and safety equipment

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.
• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as
  to responsibility.
• Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the
  Owner or his representative.
• Seaworthiness of the vessel as well
• Experienced Crew
• Training
• Soundness of rigging and safety equipment
• Responsibility of the Owner or Representative
  NOT induced or minimised by
• The Special Regulations, or
• Use by Race Organisers, or
• An inspection by an Auditor or Inspector
• Refer SR 1.02.2

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.
• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as
  to responsibility.
• Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the
  Owner or his representative.
• Seaworthiness of the vessel as well
• Experienced Crew
• Training
• Soundness of rigging and safety equipment
• Responsibility of the Owner or Representative
  NOT induced or minimised by
• The Special Regulations, or
• Use by Race Organisers, or
• An inspection by an Auditor or Inspector
• Refer SR 1.02.2
• Responsibility under the RRS and the SRs are not
  separate. Refer SR 1.02.3

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.
• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as
  to responsibility.
• Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the
  Owner or his representative.
• Seaworthiness of the vessel as well
• Experienced Crew
• Training
• Soundness of rigging and safety equipment
• Responsibility of the Owner or Representative
  NOT induced or minimised by
• The Special Regulations, or
• Use by Race Organisers, or
• An inspection by an Auditor or Inspector
• Refer SR 1.02.2
• Responsibility under the RRS and the SRs are not
  separate. Refer SR 1.02.3
• Seamanship
• Seamanship comes from experience and not from the
  Special Regulations

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.
• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as
  to responsibility.
• Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the
  Owner or his representative.
• Seaworthiness of the vessel as well
• Experienced Crew
• Training
• Soundness of rigging and safety equipment
• Responsibility of the Owner or Representative
  NOT induced or minimised by
• The Special Regulations, or
• Use by Race Organisers, or
• An inspection by an Auditor or Inspector
• Refer SR 1.02.2
• Responsibility under the RRS and the SRs are not
  separate. Refer SR 1.02.3
• Seamanship
• Seamanship comes from experience and not from the
  Special Regulations
• The Special Regulations assume that a boat has
  the general principles in addition to
  anything required
  by the Special Regulations

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The Owners / Skippers Responsibilities

• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the
  framework for responsibility. It is the boat
  and hers alone.
• The boat is defined to include the crew.
• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as
  to responsibility.
• Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the
  Owner or his representative.
• Seaworthiness of the vessel as well
• Experienced Crew
• Training
• Soundness of rigging and safety equipment
• Responsibility of the Owner or Representative
  NOT induced or minimised by
• The Special Regulations, or
• Use by Race Organisers, or
• An inspection by an Auditor or Inspector
• Refer SR 1.02.2
• Responsibility under the RRS and the SRs are not
  separate. Refer SR 1.02.3
• Seamanship
• Seamanship comes from experience and not from the
  Special Regulations
• The Special Regulations assume that a boat has
  the general principles in addition to
  anything required
  by the Special Regulations
• The Owner or Representative must ensure under SR
  1.02.1
• Crew have experience and are trained

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Navigating the Special Regulations

• Use the Contents and Index pages (p181)
• Read and understand sections 1 and 2 not just
  equipment lists
• Section 1 Fundamentals and Definitions
• Section 2 Application and General Requirements
• Section 3
• Section 4
• Section 5
• Section 6
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Advisory Appendices
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Appendix E
• Appendix F

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Navigating the Special Regulations

• Use the Contents and Index pages (p181)
• Read and understand sections 1 and 2 not just
  equipment lists
• Section 1 Fundamentals and Definitions
• Section 2 Application and General Requirements
• Section 3 Part 1 Structural features and
  stability
• - The subdivision of Section 3 into part
  1 2 is new
• - Auditors or Inspectors do not inspect
  items in Section 3 Part 1
• Part 2 Fixed Equipment
• Section 4 Portable equipment and supplies
• Section 5 Personal Equipment
• Section 6 Training
• Appendix A Specifications for Liferafts
• Appendix B Resistance to capsize for monohulls
• Advisory Appendices
• Appendix C Man over board-quickstop-lifesling-parb
  uckle
• Appendix D Hypothermia
• Appendix E Drogues and sea anchors
• Appendix F Pain chart

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What equipment is inspected

• SR 2.02.2 in the Special Regulations 2009 is NEW
  (p194)
• An Auditor/Inspector does not inspect
• crew experience or training compliance
• hull structure and watertight integrity
• construction standards
• stability
• The Owners role with the Club
• The Auditor or Inspectors role with the Owner

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What equipment is inspected

• SR 2.02.2 in the Special Regulations 2009 is NEW
  (p194)
• An Auditor/Inspector does not inspect
• crew experience or training compliance
• hull structure and watertight integrity
• construction standards
• stability
• The Owners role with the Club
• It is the Owners or his representatives role to
  have the appropriate documentation and
  certificates
• An Organising Authority should require these
  matters to be proved to its satisfaction
• The Auditor or Inspectors role with the Owner

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What equipment is inspected

• SR 2.02.2 in the Special Regulations 2009 is NEW
  (p194)
• An Auditor/Inspector does not inspect
• crew experience or training compliance
• hull structure and watertight integrity
• construction standards
• stability
• The Owners role with the Club
• It is the Owners or his representatives role to
  have the appropriate documentation and
  certificates
• An Organising Authority should require these
  matters to be proved to its satisfaction
• The Auditor or Inspectors role with the Owner
• An audit or inspection does not reduce, remove or
  replace the Owners inescapable responsibility.
  Refer SR 1.02.2 (p186)
• An audit is not certification of safety
  compliance
• An equipment compliance form is not certification
  of safety compliance
• An audit assists an Owner to know that he has
  complied
• An Auditor represents the Club not the Owner
• The Club relies on its Auditors inspection

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list
• If there is a dispute seek a second Auditors
  opinion

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list
• If there is a dispute seek a second Auditors
  opinion
• You have the right under RRS 62 to seek redress
  if an Audit is refused in circumstances you
  believe to be unreasonable

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list
• If there is a dispute seek a second Auditors
  opinion
• You have the right under RRS 62 to seek redress
  if an Audit is refused in circumstances you
  believe to be unreasonable
• Have all equipment in place and laid out

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list
• If there is a dispute seek a second Auditors
  opinion
• You have the right under RRS 62 to seek redress
  if an Audit is refused in circumstances you
  believe to be unreasonable
• Have all equipment in place and laid out
• Touch and tick each item

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list
• If there is a dispute seek a second Auditors
  opinion
• You have the right under RRS 62 to seek redress
  if an Audit is refused in circumstances you
  believe to be unreasonable
• Have all equipment in place and laid out
• Touch and tick each item
• Always have a member of the crew to assist you
  during the audit

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Working with Auditors Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in
  different States
• Find out what to expect if entering an
  interstate race
• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in
  preparation
• The Auditor is there to assist you understand
  and comply with your obligations
• Read and understand the Special Regulations
• Do not simply rely on a compliance check list
• If there is a dispute seek a second Auditors
  opinion
• You have the right under RRS 62 to seek redress
  if an Audit is refused in circumstances you
  believe to be unreasonable
• Have all equipment in place and laid out
• Touch and tick each item
• Always have a member of the crew to assist you
  during the audit
• Have each item of paper documentation on board
  and available

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Audit Compliance Forms

• There is no consistency between MYAs as to
  audits and inspections
• Some states do not have auditors, some do
• Some have a very strict regime
• Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs

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Audit Compliance Forms

• There is no consistency between MYAs as to
  audits and inspections
• Some states do not have auditors, some do
• Some have a very strict regime
• Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs
• Some states allow self audits

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Audit Compliance Forms

• There is no consistency between MYAs as to
  audits and inspections
• Some states do not have auditors, some do
• Some have a very strict regime
• Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs
• Some states allow self audits
• A Compliance Form is simply a check list for your
  guidance
• Some MYAs have approved forms to download
• Some Clubs prepare their own

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Audit Compliance Forms

• There is no consistency between MYAs as to
  audits and inspections
• Some states do not have auditors, some do
• Some have a very strict regime
• Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs
• Some states allow self audits
• A Compliance Form is simply a check list for your
  guidance
• Some MYAs have approved forms to download
• Some Clubs prepare their own
• A Compliance Form does not replace or change the
  printed Special Regulation

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Audit Compliance Forms

• There is no consistency between MYAs as to
  audits and inspections
• Some states do not have auditors, some do
• Some have a very strict regime
• Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs
• Some states allow self audits
• A Compliance Form is simply a check list for your
  guidance
• Some MYAs have approved forms to download
• Some Clubs prepare their own
• A Compliance Form does not replace or change the
  printed Special Regulation
• Be prepared to satisfy the requirements of the
  MYA or interstate club when you participate in
  their race

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Audit Compliance Forms

• There is no consistency between MYAs as to
  audits and inspections
• Some states do not have auditors, some do
• Some have a very strict regime
• Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs
• Some states allow self audits
• A Compliance Form is simply a check list for your
  guidance
• Some MYAs have approved forms to download
• Some Clubs prepare their own
• A Compliance Form does not replace or change the
  printed Special Regulation
• Be prepared to satisfy the requirements of the
  MYA or interstate club when you participate in
  their race
• YA are still working on Compliance Audits and
  Forms that can be used from one state to another
  and from one club to another

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Changes between the 2005 and 2009 Special
Regulations

• A summary of the changes has been provided as a
  handout
• Please note your questions on the handout list
• Please ask your questions in the Q A section of
  the seminar

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Proving resistance to capsize SR 3.04 Appendix B

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical

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Proving resistance to capsize SR 3.04 Appendix B

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical
• Appendix B (formerly D) sets out various
  criteria for each category of race

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Proving resistance to capsize SR 3.04 Appendix B

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical
• Appendix B (formerly D) sets out various
  criteria for each category of race
• New criteria had been added and changed
• Cat 1 ISO or IRC STIX increased to a minimum of
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• Cat 2 IRC SSS base value 28 or greater
• Cat 3 IRC SSS base value 16 or greater SV 10 or
  less RMI 1.4 or greater
• Cat 4 IRC SSS base value 10 or greater SV 10
  or less RMI 1.4 or greater
• Cats 5 6 IRC SSS base value 8 or greater SV
  14 or less RMI 1.1 or greater HSF
• Cat 7 No test and
• Cat 7 the boat shall have ballasted keel
  internal ballast or ballasted centreboard SR
  3.04.2

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Proving resistance to capsize SR 3.04 Appendix B

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical
• Appendix B (formerly D) sets out various
  criteria for each category of race
• New criteria had been added and changed
• Cat 1 ISO or IRC STIX increased to a minimum of
  35
• Cat 2 IRC SSS base value 28 or greater
• Cat 3 IRC SSS base value 16 or greater SV 10 or
  less RMI 1.4 or greater
• Cat 4 IRC SSS base value 10 or greater SV 10
  or less RMI 1.4 or greater
• Cats 5 6 IRC SSS base value 8 or greater SV
  14 or less RMI 1.1 or greater HSF
• Cat 7 No test and
• Cat 7 the boat shall have ballasted keel
  internal ballast or ballasted centreboard SR
  3.04.2
• Cats 3 to 6 using the Screening Value test
• Appendix B B 5.1
• Simple formula
• Inexpensive primary test
• If a boats SV is marginal then use RMI or other
  evidence.

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Structural integrity of the vessel SR 3.01, 3.02
and 3.03

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical

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Structural integrity of the vessel SR 3.01, 3.02
and 3.03

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical
• SR 3.01 Strength of Build, Ballast and Rig
• Ballast tanks, valves and sea cocks
• Control systems, actuators, restraint
• Moveable and/or Variable ballast
• Designers statement on board
• Inspection of systems every 27 months or less

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Structural integrity of the vessel SR 3.01, 3.02
and 3.03

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical
• SR 3.01 Strength of Build, Ballast and Rig
• Ballast tanks, valves and sea cocks
• Control systems, actuators, restraint
• Moveable and/or Variable ballast
• Designers statement on board
• Inspection of systems every 27 months or less
• SR 3.02 Watertight Integrity of Hull
• An essentially watertight construction
• Centreboard and daggerboard trunks
• Canting keels

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Structural integrity of the vessel SR 3.01, 3.02
and 3.03

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the
  Special Regulations and the requirements of the
  Organising Authority
• An Auditor does not inspect or check
• A boats seaworthiness is critical
• SR 3.01 Strength of Build, Ballast and Rig
• Ballast tanks, valves and sea cocks
• Control systems, actuators, restraint
• Moveable and/or Variable ballast
• Designers statement on board
• Inspection of systems every 27 months or less
• SR 3.02 Watertight Integrity of Hull
• An essentially watertight construction
• Centreboard and daggerboard trunks
• Canting keels
• SR 3.03 Hull Construction Standards Categories 1
  and 2
• EC Recreational craft directive for Category A
  (with CE mark) or
• ISO 12215 Category A or ABS Guide
• Other as the Organising Authority may accept

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Hatches and Companionways SR 3.06 and 3.07

• Exits
• Hatches

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Hatches and Companionways SR 3.06 and 3.07

• Exits
• 2 Exits with one forward of mast
• YA (formerly MYA) can approve position if
  forward of mast not practical
• Hatches

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Hatches and Companionways SR 3.06 and 3.07

• Exits
• 2 Exits with one forward of mast
• YA (formerly MYA) can approve position if
  forward of mast not practical
• Hatches
• Hatch specifications
• Those forward of Bmax not to open inward except
  for those less than 0.071m²
• Above water when heeled 90
• Permanently attached lid and shut firmly
  immediately
• Cats 1 and 2 - 4 non complying hatches
  permitted with limits on area 2 either side of
  centre-line
• Cats 3 to 6 - no limit on non-conforming
  hatches limit on area
• Down flooding analysis
• Cats 1 and 2 boats with age date 07/2010
  certificate to be carried on board
• Companionway Hatch
• Operable from above and below illustrated slide
  14
• Separate securing device independent of wash
  boards illustrated slides 15
  but non conforming
• Wash boards separately secured in place by bolt
  or latch and in addition
  secured to boat by lanyard

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Open Pulpits and Forestay Position

• Previous doubt as to the permitted forestay
  position clarified by SR 3.12.3(a)
• Gap in pulpit opening not to exceed 360mm
• Except where opening not to exceed 360mm
• Not to be confused with SR 3.12.5 - vertical
  openings
• Forestay behind the open pulpit - no distance
  limitation - gap in pulpit must not excees 360mm
• Forestay in the gap - space on either side of
  the forestay permitted to be 360mm each side.
• See slide 17
• Confirmed by ISAF Special Regulations diagram as
  follows

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Open Pulpits and Forestay Position

• Previous doubt as to the permitted forestay
  position clarified by SR 3.12.3(a)
• Gap in pulpit opening not to exceed 360mm
• Except where opening not to exceed 360mm
• Not to be confused with SR 3.12.5 - vertical
  openings
• Forestay behind the open pulpit - no distance
  limitation - gap in pulpit must not excees 360mm
• Forestay in the gap - space on either side of
  the forestay permitted to be 360mm each side.
• See slide 17
• Confirmed by ISAF Special Regulations diagram as
  follows

• Forestay forward of pulpit opening
• No gap to exceed 360mm
• See slide 18

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Open Pulpits and Forestay Position

• Previous doubt as to the permitted forestay
  position clarified by SR 3.12.3(a)
• Gap in pulpit opening not to exceed 360mm
• Except where opening not to exceed 360mm
• Not to be confused with SR 3.12.5 - vertical
  openings
• Forestay behind the open pulpit - no distance
  limitation - gap in pulpit must not excees 360mm
• Forestay in the gap - space on either side of
  the forestay permitted to be 360mm each side.
• See slide 17
• Confirmed by ISAF Special Regulations diagram as
  follows

• Forestay forward of pulpit opening
• No gap to exceed 360mm
• See slide 18
• Open pulpits are not openable
• SR 3.12.3(a) I and 3.12.3(e) do not apply
• Top enclosing rail or closing device not
  required for open pulpits.
• See slides 19 20

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Step down pushpits banned by SR 3.12.3(b)

• The prohibition was formerly YA Interpretation
  No.1
• Now covered by SR 3.12.3 (b) and only applies to
  Categories 1 to 4
• To ensure safety of crew / helmsman from falling
  overboard
• Top pushpit rail to be same height as top
  lifeline abreast of forward end of cockpit

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Marine radios and categories 6 and 7 SR 3.25.1
and 3.25.2

• These regulations are a cause of a common
  misunderstanding
• SR 3.25.2 should precede 3.25.1
• SR 3.25.2 states the categories in which a
  marine radio is mandatory
• Category 6 is recommended only
• Category 7 a marine radio is not required

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Marine radios and categories 6 and 7 SR 3.25.1
and 3.25.2

• These regulations are a cause of a common
  misunderstanding
• SR 3.25.2 should precede 3.25.1
• SR 3.25.2 states the categories in which a
  marine radio is mandatory
• Category 6 is recommended only
• Category 7 a marine radio is not required
• SR 3.25.1 states the frequencies which must be
  installed in a marine radio
• Category 6 and 7 must carry the frequencies only
  if a radio is installed

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Marine radios and categories 6 and 7 SR 3.25.1
and 3.25.2

• These regulations are a cause of a common
  misunderstanding
• SR 3.25.2 should precede 3.25.1
• SR 3.25.2 states the categories in which a
  marine radio is mandatory
• Category 6 is recommended only
• Category 7 a marine radio is not required
• SR 3.25.1 states the frequencies which must be
  installed in a marine radio
• Category 6 and 7 must carry the frequencies only
  if a radio is installed
• VHF radios in categories 1 to 3 must have
• Mast head antenna where the mast is 11 metres or
  move above the water
• Effective radiated power of 15 watts

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Marine radios and categories 6 and 7 SR 3.25.1
and 3.25.2

• These regulations are a cause of a common
  misunderstanding
• SR 3.25.2 should precede 3.25.1
• SR 3.25.2 states the categories in which a
  marine radio is mandatory
• Category 6 is recommended only
• Category 7 a marine radio is not required
• SR 3.25.1 states the frequencies which must be
  installed in a marine radio
• Category 6 and 7 must carry the frequencies only
  if a radio is installed
• VHF radios in categories 1 to 3 must have
• Mast head antenna where the mast is 11 metres or
  move above the water
• Effective radiated power of 15 watts
• Aerials embedded in backstays are permitted.
  Previous prohibition removed.

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Marine radios and categories 6 and 7 SR 3.25.1
and 3.25.2

• These regulations are a cause of a common
  misunderstanding
• SR 3.25.2 should precede 3.25.1
• SR 3.25.2 states the categories in which a
  marine radio is mandatory
• Category 6 is recommended only
• Category 7 a marine radio is not required
• SR 3.25.1 states the frequencies which must be
  installed in a marine radio
• Category 6 and 7 must carry the frequencies only
  if a radio is installed
• VHF radios in categories 1 to 3 must have
• Mast head antenna where the mast is 11 metres or
  move above the water
• Effective radiated power of 15 watts
• Aerials embedded in backstays are permitted.
  Previous prohibition removed.
• In category 5, if the Notice of Race (NoR)
  states
• Waterproof handheld VHF radios permitted in
  Category 5
• The NoR should state the minimum output power
  required

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Emergency Steering SR 4.14

• SR 4.14.1 relates only to wheel steering
• An emergency tiller must fit on to the rudder
  stock
• It must give effective tiller steering of the
  rudder

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Emergency Steering SR 4.14

• SR 4.14.1 relates only to wheel steering
• An emergency tiller must fit on to the rudder
  stock
• It must give effective tiller steering of the
  rudder
• SR 4.14.2 relates to catastrophic loss or
  disablement of the whole rudder
• The method is left to the experience and
  seamanship of the crew
• Board on spinnaker poles are not rudders but
  sweep oars
• Modern designs do not carry spinnaker poles
• Other methods could include
• Weather and lee helm using sail trim
• Streaming drogues from the vessels quarters
• Demountable transom rudder blades
• Ingenuity and getting to a port of refuge

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Emergency Steering SR 4.14

• SR 4.14.1 relates only to wheel steering
• An emergency tiller must fit on to the rudder
  stock
• It must give effective tiller steering of the
  rudder
• SR 4.14.2 relates to catastrophic loss or
  disablement of the whole rudder
• The method is left to the experience and
  seamanship of the crew
• Board on spinnaker poles are not rudders but
  sweep oars
• Modern designs do not carry spinnaker poles
• Other methods could include
• Weather and lee helm using sail trim
• Streaming drogues from the vessels quarters
• Demountable transom rudder blades
• Ingenuity and getting to a port of refuge
• Crew must be aware of the method
• Can they explain it?
• They can be required to demonstrate it
• Have you proved your method?

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Lifebuoys SR 4.21

• SR 4.21 now sets out a detailed specification
  for a lifebuoy
• Horseshoe or circular, circular to have 400mm
  diameter
• Horseshoe to have dimensions of 400mm and 300mm
• Beckets or handholds, red-yellow rescue colour
• Cork, kapok and hollow non buoyant types
  prohibited
• Reflective tape x 4, whistle, drogue and self
  igniting light

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Inflatable Lifebuoys - Man Overboard Modules SR
4.21.1(e)

• Inflatable lifebuoys now banned
• MOM and similar devices incorporating inflatable
  lifebuoys not acceptable
• Inflatable flag poles acceptable. SR 4.21.6

MOM- 8 or MOM- 9 NOT ACCEPTABLE
Jon Buoy MOM NOT ACCEPTABLE
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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) SR 5.01

• mae west or over the head type not permitted
  in categories 1 to 4
• Designed for abandoning ship
• Cumberstone to wear and continue to work the
  yacht
• Difficulties with helicopter sling rescues

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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) SR 5.01

• mae west or over the head type not permitted
  in categories 1 to 4
• Designed for abandoning ship
• Cumberstone to wear and continue to work the
  yacht
• Difficulties with helicopter sling rescues

• In categories 1 to 4 only
• AS Type 1 only permitted until 07/2011
• NEW PFDs to be branded 150 N
• ALL PFDs to be branded 150 N as from 07/2011

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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) SR 5.01

• mae west or over the head type not permitted
  in categories 1 to 4
• Designed for abandoning ship
• Cumberstone to wear and continue to work the
  yacht
• Difficulties with helicopter sling rescues

• In categories 1 to 4 only
• AS Type 1 only permitted until 07/2011
• NEW PFDs to be branded 150 N
• ALL PFDs to be branded 150 N as from 07/2011
• The following standards are acceptable
• AS 4758 will replace AS 1512 and AS 1499
• EN European Norm
• ISO 12402
• Any standard recognised by the Australian
  Transport Council

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Safety Harnesses and Lines (Tethers) SR 5.02

• Harness and line must be branded to the required
  standard

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Safety Harnesses and Lines (Tethers) SR 5.02

• Harness and line must be branded to the required
  standard
• Requirements for safety lines (tethers)
  changing
• Not more than 2 metres long snap hook each end
• Additional factory fitted snap hook not more
  than 1 metre from wearer

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Safety Harnesses and Lines (Tethers) SR 5.02

• Harness and line must be branded to the required
  standard
• Requirements for safety lines (tethers)
  changing
• Not more than 2 metres long snap hook each end
• Additional factory fitted snap hook not more
  than 1 metre from wearer
• If no additional 1m snap hook on all tethers
  then

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Safety Harnesses and Lines (Tethers) SR 5.02

• Harness and line must be branded to the required
  standard
• Requirements for safety lines (tethers)
  changing
• Not more than 2 metres long snap hook each end
• Additional factory fitted snap hook not more
  than 1 metre from wearer
• If no additional 1m snap hook on all tethers
  then
• 30 or more of crew number to have additional 1m
  long tether or
• The manufacturers fitted snap hook 1m from
  wearer or
• Twin lines one of 1m and the other of 2m

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Safety Harnesses and Lines (Tethers) SR 5.02

• Harness and line must be branded to the required
  standard
• Requirements for safety lines (tethers)
  changing
• Not more than 2 metres long snap hook each end
• Additional factory fitted snap hook not more
  than 1 metre from wearer
• If no additional 1m snap hook on all tethers
  then
• 30 or more of crew number to have additional 1m
  long tether or
• The manufacturers fitted snap hook 1m from
  wearer or
• Twin lines one of 1m and the other of 2m
• As from 07/2013 all tethers to have
  manufacturers fitted additional snap hook 1m
  from wearer

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Training SR 6.01

• YA Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC)
• Category 1 50 of crew SSSC
• Category 2 (NEW) requirement 30 of crew SSSC

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Training SR 6.01

• YA Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC)
• Category 1 50 of crew SSSC
• Category 2 (NEW) requirement 30 of crew SSSC
• Re-validation of SSSC every 5 years
• Wet drill and flares must be included in
  re-validation (formerly were not required)

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Training SR 6.01

• YA Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC)
• Category 1 50 of crew SSSC
• Category 2 (NEW) requirement 30 of crew SSSC
• Re-validation of SSSC every 5 years
• Wet drill and flares must be included in
  re-validation (formerly were not required)
• Other mandatory training - Owner responsibility
• Crew to be trained in use of EPIRBS - SR 4.18.3
  Categories 1 to 4
• (note unit only required for categories 1 to
  3)
• Crew to be trained in use of Personal Locator
  Beacons - SR 5.05.3 Categories 1 2

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Training SR 6.01

• YA Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC)
• Category 1 50 of crew SSSC
• Category 2 (NEW) requirement 30 of crew SSSC
• Re-validation of SSSC every 5 years
• Wet drill and flares must be included in
  re-validation (formerly were not required)
• Other mandatory training - Owner responsibility
• Crew to be trained in use of EPIRBS - SR 4.18.3
  Categories 1 to 4
• (note unit only required for categories 1 to
  3)
• Crew to be trained in use of Personal Locator
  Beacons - SR 5.05.3 Categories 1 2
• Recommended training SR 6.01.2 all categories
• Safety routines
• MOB and use of hoisting rig and parbuckle
• Reefing mainsail
• Abandoning ship
• Assembling and using emergency steering
• Flare familiarisation

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Questions and Answers

• Questions submitted in writing prior to the
  Seminar, if any.
• Are low cockpit companionway sills with open
  stern cockpits legal? Yes this is a new
  provision. Refer SR 3.07.3

Illegal under SR 2005-2008 NOW legal SRs 2009-2012
Legal

• Are EPIRBS and personal EPIRBS the same thing
  and can a personal EPIRB be used as a boat EPIRB?
  No! Presenter to explain
• Other Questions
• Thank you to all attendees and to the Club

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