By Phil Darling, S/V eXpresso.
As in previous years, MHYC has scheduled two Get Checked Days, being June 26th and August 22nd.
The Cruising Division has planned a weekend raft-up as well where we can do our own inspections in a more convivial atmosphere (although – of course – the standards are still the same). It is scheduled for the weekend of 19-20 June, 2021.
This year we have new checklists which are now on the club website at https://mhyc.com.au/sailing/keelboat-division/special-regulations – you will need to print out the one for your safety category and don’t forget the MHYC requirements checklist as well (at the top of that page). You will also need to be aware of the new “Blue Book” which is at www.sailingresources.org.au/safety/specialregs/ – this is not being issued in paper form so the ability to access this from your phone or tablet is now a requirement for us all. As usual, they are titled “AUSTRALIAN SAILING SPECIAL REGULATIONS – PART 1 – FOR RACING BOATS and Recommended for Cruising Boats” – however, they are a good guide to the general levels of safety equipment you should carry as a minimum when sailing.
In preparation – you should print out both checklists (the AS one for your category and also the MHYC one), fill them out and check each item. Then have the paperwork and the items laid out ready for the inspector to verify them. There is a good guide on the club website (same page as the checklists above).
The Cruising Division expects all members to keep their boats in a minimum of Category 7 (inshore only) or Category 4 (for offshore events).
Key items to review
- Lifejackets (serviced by a professional or if self-checked – as per the manufacturer’s recommendation and don’t forget to fill out the form from the manufacturer and write the service date on each lifejacket).
- Fire Extinguishers – serviced by a professional with stamped tag. From 1 July 2021 the minimum for all categories is 1A:10BE rating.
- Flares – all in date?
- Medical Kit – all items in date?
- EPIRB – battery in date and proof of registration with AMSA?
- Registration – no stickers any more but have some evidence such as your notice of renewal
- Other inflatable items (danbuoy, etc) – treat the same as lifejackets
If you want to discuss the requirements with one of the division auditors then contact either: Mike, Evan, Dallas, Glynne, Paul or myself.
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