All racing skippers must be aware of their responsibilities, which are clearly set out in our sailing instructions.
The
safety of a boat and her entire management including insurance shall be
the sole responsibility of the owner/person in charge who must ensure that
the boat and crew are adequate to face the conditions that may arise in
the course of the race. Neither these sailing instructions
nor any inspection of the boat limits or reduces the absolute responsibility
of the owner/person in charge for crew, the boat, and her management.
The
race organisers shall not be responsible for any loss, damage,
death or personal injury howsoever caused to the owner/person in
charge or crew, or for the loss of, or damage to, any vessel
or property, as a result of their taking part in the race or races.
Moreover, every owner/person in charge warrants the suitability of the
boat for the race or races, which are designated ORC category 4
Cruiser
racing may be dangerous. The race committee will make starting signals
unless in their opinion it is manifestly unsafe for the boats entered to
remain in the vicinity of the starting line. Each boat shall exercise her
responsibility under RRS Fundamental Rule 4 and decide whether or
not to start or to continue to race.
Crew
members’ attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 1.2 Life-saving
equipment, "Each competitor is individually responsible for
wearing personal buoyancy adequate for the conditions."
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