Portishead Yacht and Sailing Club

1

A Member sugests a midweek sail on 'Weekday Sailing' WhatsApp.

2

Other Members confirm interest.

3

A Volunteer: Responsible Person. Safety boat helm and crew identified.

4

Sailors can decide to run scratch races, free sail, or go for a cruise depending on conditions.

5

The role of the responsible person is to ensure that conditions are safe for the intended sailing opportunity and to contact Signal station etc. The responsible person has the authority to cancel the sail if deemed not safe

6

The responsible person will hold a brief before sailing describing what the activity is, how it will be run and how long the sailing is likely to be.

7

The responsible person can be afloat if the weather conditions are very good (light winds).

If windier then they must be shore based.

8

The Responsible person will ensure that the clubhouse, boathouse and componds are all secure at the end of sailing.

9

Risk Statement

Rule 3 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”

Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in any of the events covered by this notice of race, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;

They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;

They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;

Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;

The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;

The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances.

It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event.