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 July 2024, in particular 1.02.1, 1.02.2 and 1.02.3 Owner’s Responsibility.

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 1.02.1, 1.02.2, and 1.02.3 Owner’s Responsibility.

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

Category 7+ Declaration
1.01.2 – Government Regulations – Comply with MSV Regulations for Enclosed Waters Safety Equipment, which specify that a yacht must carry at least one of :- *

Structural Fixed Deck Items

2.03.1 - Equipment functions & adequate for intended use *
3.06.1 - Means of escape 2 exits (if fuel carried) below deck *
3.20.6 - Bilge pump not to discharge into closed cockpit and not connected to cockpit drain *
3.20.7 - Bilge pump minimum suction bore 25 mm *
3.28.1 - Hull identification (>50mm high): Name and Number (see below) *
4.01.1 - Sail numbers as per RRS 77 and Appendix G *

Structural/Fixed Items Below

3.12.6 - Lifelines (if fitted) *
  • Lifelines uncoated stainless steel wire, or HMPE rope of minimum diameter
  • Loose sleeve permitted
  • Gap secured by lanyard < 100 mm; Lanyard replaced annually
  • Total lifeline system ≥ strength of required wire
3.17 - Galley (if fitted) *
  • Cooking stove or heating appliance, where installed
    shall be securely fastened, with safe, accessible fuel
    shutoff control.
  • Gas or methylated spirits only fuels for cooking
  • A sign reading "REMEMBER Turn Off Gas At Bottle" shall be displayed near any gas appliance.
  • Gas detection for permanent pilot light
  • Disposable gas canisters ≤ 225 grams
  • Gas bottle, spare canisters in separate compartment
    ventilated overboard
3.24.6 - Dedicated starter battery if electric starter is only method of starting *
3.24.7 - Separate generators, if carried, securely covered and permanently installed *
3.24.8 - Fuel tank shut off valve/cock if fuel can escape or siphon *
3.24.9 - Fuel tanks *
  • Petrol tanks – see regulation
  • Diesel tanks metal or other certified material
  • Fuel lines comply
  • Outboard tanks secured on deck or ventilated compartment; manufacturer supplied or recognised national standard
  • Petrol not below decks in portable containers
  • Flexible fuel tank not permitted

Portable Equipment

3.20.9 - Two buckets of stout construction (8 litre min) with lanyards *
3.24.10 - If no motor & <5.5m LH, oars or paddles x 2; blade area 0.04m² *
4.04.2 - If motor or stove fitted: 1 x fire extinguishers 1A:10BE dry powder min or equiv. *
4.04.4 - Fire blanket (for cooking device with open flame) *
4.05 - Primary anchor as per table, with appropriate chain and rope *
4.07.4 - Medical kit as per table, stored in labelled water proof container *
4.15.3 - Sharp knife in or near cockpits *
4.16.1 - Name on all buoyant equipment & items *
4.16.2 - Personal lifejacket marked to identify owner *
4.17 - Retroreflective tape on lifebuoys, lifeslings, liferafts *
5.01 - Lifejacket ≥ 50N (1 per crew, to be worn where no lifelines fitted) *
3.25 - Installed VHF radio or handheld VHF radio of 5 Watts power (GLYC requirement) *
Agreement *

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