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Going Organised Sailing What to expect!
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11:01 on 26 Jun 2020
Sailors
NO changing facilities not even in the toilet. Come changedDon't touch other boats not even to help and ensure you Socially Distance when rigging, launching and recovering. Move your boat if necessary. Keep left on the ramp.Make sure you are ready to go before approaching the ramp and a crew or household bubble member deals with the trolley where possible.Go straight to and from the water don't stop for a natter!Crew makeup should align with Government adviceRemember Racing Rules of Sailing 14 "Avoid collisions" This is really important!!No sign on and offRacing fleets will be subject to controlled launching. Wait until your fleet is called to launch
Rib CrewCrew must come from same household / social bubbleRemain a boat length away from boats except when recovering a boat/sailorDon't Come alongside dinghies. No passing of tools or other equipment between sailors and RIB crewIf it is necessary to directly assist a boat use the centreboard, mast tip and/or forestay for recoveryA tow rope should be used where possible to aid recovery and no alongside towingIf it is necessary to recover a sailor they should climb into the stern of the RIB via the supplied boarding ladder and remain there until returned to the boat or shore as appropriate. RIB crew to the front of the RIBIf returning a sailor to the shore the sailor should remain in the stern and the boat operated to take account of the safety of all occupants (i.e. slowly)If a sailor has to be physically assisted into the RIB the whole group should return ashore to allow the best decontamination possible. Under these circumstances the Race Team may cancel the racing. PPE and sanitiser is provided in the COVID Rib Kit.
Race/Organising Team
Evaluate the conditions (wind strength, tide, forecast, etc) and sailors and only continue the event if you believe no significant intervention by RIB crews will be requiredSet race courses to minimise likelihood of incidents longer with fewer laps, limit number of buoys. Spread them outNo sign on or off. Note the sailors coming to participate and check they all come back before releasing the Patrol BoatsObey Government indoor guidelines inside the RMC. Use cleaning materials before and after the event
RYA Guiding Principles are:
We will always follow Government adviceWe will, as a boating community, take a considerate and conservative approach
Last updated 11:35 on 6 April 2023
