Simple safety prescription

Simple safety prescription for Bigboat

Norwegian, adapted version of OSR Appendix B. Applies to racing during daylight in sheltered waters.

The organizer may add or subtract as appropriate. 

Responsibility on board

The responsibility for participating in or continuing in a racing event lies solely with the boat. The person in charge on board (skipper) must ensure that the boat is seaworthy and has a crew with sufficient ability to cope with bad weather. The person in charge on board must also designate someone who can take over responsibility if necessary.

Watertight

All openings on the boat must be able to be quickly closed and secured. Keelboxes or similar must not be open to the interior of the boat, with the possible exception of a watertight maintenance hatch above the waterline. Older boats that do not meet this requirement in their original construction are exempt.

Equipment

   On board should be:

Robust bucket of around 9 liters, with line

Magnetic compass

Map - electronic or on paper

Fire extinguisher

Anchor

Life buoy with sea anchor

Life line, 15 - 25 m long

Knife, easily accessible from the cockpit

Life jacket for each person onboard

• at least 150N buoyancy

• with whistle

• marked with boat or person name

• checked gas cartridge as appropriate

All required safety equipment must function as intended, be easily accessible and of a size and type that suits the boat.