Cat 6 Safety Declaration – Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club

For boats sailing under Cat 6

DECLARATION BY OWNER OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE

I have read and understand my obligations as set out in Part 1 of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations, in particular 1.02 “Responsibility of the Person in Charge”.

I understand that the checklist is provided only as a guide to Owners and Race Organising Authorities and that an Auditor cannot limit or reduce the complete and unlimited responsibility of the Owner or the Owner’s Representative as defined in 1.02 “Responsibility of the Person in Charge”.

I undertake to maintain the boat and all its equipment in good order and condition as specified in the Special Regulations.

Category 6+ Declaration

Owner Name *

Owner Email *

Boat name *

Sail number *

Class

LOA (m) *

Number on board *

Hull colour *

Deck colour *

Vic Roads Vessel Registration No

Structural Fixed Deck Items

2.03.1 - Equipment functions & adequate for intended use *

Yes

2.03.2 - Ballast & heavy equipment secured *

Yes

N/A

3.01 to 3.05 - Section 3 Part 1 – Structural Features, Stability *

Yes

N/A

3.06.1(b) - Enclosed cabin, ≥ 5.5m LH, and carrying fuel below decks, 2 exits *

Yes

N/A

3.07.1 - No hatches forward of maximum beam open inwards except if size < 0.071 sqm *

Yes

N/A

3.07.2(a)(i) - Hatches above water when heeled 90º *

Yes

N/A

3.07.2(a)(iii) - Non-conforming hatches; size < 0.071 sqm *

Yes

N/A

3.07.2(a)(iii) - Non-conforming hatches kept shut while racing *

Yes

N/A

3.07.3 - Non-conforming hatches labelled "Not to be opened at sea" *

Yes

N/A

3.08.1 - Cockpit strong, self-draining, & watertight (3.08.2) *

Yes

N/A

3.08.3 - If Fitted, bilge pump outlet not connected to cockpit drain *

Yes

N/A

3.08.7 - Number of cockpit drains required *

Yes

3.08.8 - Multihull minimum drain sizes after allowance for screen 20 cm per m of cockpit *

Yes

3.20.6/7 - Bilge pump not to discharge into closed cockpit *

Yes

3.20.6/7 - Bilge pump not connected to cockpit drains *

Yes

N/A

3.20.6/7 - Bilge pump minimum suction bore 25 mm *

Yes

N/A

3.20.6/7 - Bilge pump & strum boxes accessible *

Yes

N/A

3.28.1 - Hull Identification, min 50 mm; name & state rego; OR name, sail number & club *

Yes

4.01.1 - Sail numbers as per RRS 77 and Appendix G *

Yes

Structural/Fixed Items Below

3.12.6(a)(i) - Lifelines uncoated stainless steel wire, or *

Yes

N/A

3.12.6(a)(iii) - HMPE rope of minimum diameter *

Yes

N/A

3.12.6(b) - Loose sleeve permitted *

Yes

N/A

3.12.6(d) - Gap secured by lanyard < 100 mm; Lanyard replaced annually *

Yes

N/A

3.12.6(e) - Total lifeline system ≥ strength of required wire *

Yes

N/A

3.12.6 - Lifeline size minimum: LH < 8.5 m: 3 mm; LH 8.5 m – 13 m: 4 mm; LH > 13 m: 5 mm *

Yes

N/A

3.17 - Cooking stove/heating appliance safe use in seaway e.g. Gimballed with accessible shutoff

Yes

N/A

3.17 - Gas or methylated spirits only fuels for cooking

Yes

N/A

3.17 - "REMEMBER Turn Off Gas At Bottle" sign

Yes

N/A

3.17 - Gas detection for permanent pilot light

Yes

N/A

3.17 - Disposable gas canisters ≤ 225 grams

Yes

N/A

3.17 - Gas bottle, spare canisters in separate compartment ventilated overboard

Yes

N/A

3.24.6 - Dedicated starter battery if electric starter is only method of starting

Yes

N/A

3.24.7 - Separate generators, if carried, securely covered and permanently installed

Yes

N/A

3.24.8 - Fuel tank shut off valve/cock if fuel can escape or siphon

Yes

3.24.9(a) - Petrol tanks – see regulation

Yes

3.24.9(b) - Diesel tanks metal or other certified material

Yes

N/A

3.24.9(c) - Fuel lines comply

Yes

3.24.9(d) - Outboard tanks secured on deck or ventilated compartment; manufacturer supplied or recognised national standard

Yes

3.24.9(e) - Petrol not below decks in portable containers

Yes

3.24.9(f) - Flexible fuel tank not permitted

Yes

3.25.1(b)(iii) - Permanently installed (new installations DSC capable), or waterproof handheld, VHF transceiver

Yes

Portable Equipment

3.20.9 - 2 x 8 litre buckets, stout construction with lanyard

Yes

3.24.10 - If no motor & <5.5m LH, oars or paddles x 2; blade area 0.04m²

Yes

4.04.2 - If motor or stove fitted: 1 x fire extinguishers 1A:10BE dry powder min or equiv.

Yes

4.04.4 - Fire blanket (for cooking device with open flame)

Yes

4.05.1(a) - Anchors & ground tackle as per Table 1

Yes

N/A

4.05.1(b) - Anchor & warp sizes Table 2 or Table 3

Yes

N/A

4.05.1 - Anchor type & size

4.07.4/9 - First aid kit, waterproof container

Yes

4.10.3 - Current AS “Racing Rules of Sailing” and “Special Regulations Part 1”; electronic or hard copy

Yes

4.15.3 - Sharp knife sheathed, restrained in or near cockpit

Yes

4.16.1 - Name on all buoyant equipment & items

Yes

4.16.2 - Personal lifejacket marked to identify

Yes

4.17 - Retroreflective tape on lifebuoys, lifeslings, liferafts

Yes

4.26 - Retrieval method of crew from water

Yes

5.01.1(i) - Lifejacket ≥ 50N in service (1 per crew)

Yes

5.01.1(i) - Number of Lifejackets

Agreement *

Yes

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Note: The AS hull identification requirements

3.28.1 Boats shall have on both sides or on the transom in legible characters a minimum of 50 mm high:
(a) The boat’s name.
(b) Its state marine authority number or sail number.
(c) If the boat has no state marine authority number, the sail number and the name of the club.
(d) The name of the club may be abbreviated.

AS Special Regulations can be downloaded here