All
our Entry Forms contain a "Skipper’s Declaration" which every Owner or
"Person in charge" must sign, agreeing to be bound by the rules under
which the races are run, and accepting responsibility for the management
of their boat.
This
declaration, and our Sailing Instructions, Section 2 (Safety
and Responsibility), are based on the ISAF Racing Rules of
Sailing ( RRS No. 1 to.4 and the RYA Addendum C to RRS Appendix N).
Signing
this declaration before you start a race is a condition of entry,
and boats not properly entered will not rank as starters or be given a
finish time.
"I
agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, Prescriptions of
the RYA, MYC Cruiser Class Sailing Instructions and appropriate
ORC, rating authority and class rules. If any alteration likely
to affect the rating is made, I will notify the rating authority
and the race committee immediately. The boat will be racing
in measurement trim, with a copy of the rating certificate on board,
and will be made available for inspection.
I
understand that cruiser racing may be dangerous and I agree that the race
organisers shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal
injury to me, my crew or others, or for the loss of,
or damage to, any vessel or property, as a result of taking
part in the race or races. I have paid particular attention
to section 2, "Safety and Responsibility", in the MYC Cruiser
Class Sailing Instructions and related Racing Rules of Sailing.
Before
racing, I will effect adequate and suitable insurance,
and will ensure my crew is aware of the undertaking in this declaration,
the importance of effecting appropriate personal insurance,
and their responsibility in rules observance, in particular RRS 1.2
(wearing personal buoyancy adequate for the conditions)".