Rule 13

SAFETY

a. All vessels must carry 2 forms of operational mobile communication, VHF Radio (hand-held VHF is okay) and cellphone. One approved Life Jacket per person and one current hand-held flare, and/or 406mhz EPIRB. No exceptions – this is a competition requirement.

b. All vessels in the contest must monitor CH 14 repeater,(owned by the Wellington Coastguard and the Mana Coastguard). CH2

c. (04) 568 5404 or 027 318 1959 – Competition HQ – can be used as a last resort if radio contact fails.

d. Distress safety calling channel in the first instance is CH 16. Failing that CH 62 or CH 71

e. All vessels must be operationally compliant

f. In addition to the mandatory equipment stated above, it is strongly recommended that the following items are carried on each vessel:

– More than 1 working Mobile Phone (Boats)
– Working Navigation lights
– First Aid Kit
– Anchor and Warp
– Bilge pump
– Bucket
– Paddle(s)
– Compass
– Knife
– Fire Extinguisher
– Spare fuel
– Torch
– Emergency tool kit

g. Always take care on rocks and dangerous surfaces.

Special thanks to the Wellington & Mana Coastguard for the use of their repeater. Please remember Coastguard has priority over this channel.

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