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Terms Of Registration

The support vessel driver must ensure the following - 

1. The driver holds a Powerboat Licence
2. Support vessels must have a current insurance policy with a minimum value of $10,000,000 for public liability insurance.
3. ALL occupants of support vessels are required to wear a PFD at all times afloat and the driver must wear a kill cord.
4. Ensure the vessel complies with current NSW safety equipment regulations. - https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/waterways-safety-and-rules/lifejackets-and-safety-equipment/equipment-checklist
5. All support vessels must have a VHF radio and maintain a listening watch on the VHF radio channel 73 nominated by the race committee
6. All support vessels must operate under the direction of the Organising Authority and Race Officer in the event of an emergency
7. Abide by the Racing Rules of Sailing, Australian Sailing Sports Integrity Policies & Safety Code Policies
8. Maintain a 50-metre distance from all boats and competitors, and stay off the course during racing, unless directed by the race committee.
9. Berth in the correct areas for support boat vessels as directed by the Event Organiser 
10. Vehicles and trailers must be removed immediately after launching. Please refer to the event website for parking locations.

By registering all support boat operators agree to abide by instructions given by the race committee, regatta officials, this registration form, Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions in regards to coaching and support vessels. Support boat operators are cautioned that within the Racing Rules of Sailing misconduct by a support vessel can result in the sailors they are supporting being penalised and sanctions being imposed on the support person.

Penalties may apply to competitors that are associated with a support vessel that breaches any of the above conditions.