Safety first!
Bosuns Shed
- No fuel cans (except rescue boats).
- No smoking
- No welding or grinding
- No naked lights
- Please do not store personal gear here
In the Compound
- No bare feet in the compound.
- Keep clear of un-guarded quay walls.
- Use both hands when using the quay wall ladders. One person at a time only on the ladder.
- Leave 1 metre clear access along the quay wall when parking cars.
- Take great care when using the causeway to the Race hut. This should only be used by the Race Officer and his/her assistants.
- Observe safety instructions for the use of the hauling-out winch. Obtain instruction from a committee member before first use.
- Although the Club circuits are protected by residual current circuit breakers it is recommended that only 110 volt power tools used with a 240/110 volt transformer are used on the Club premises.
- When using battery chargers connect the leads to the battery and plug in BEFORE switching on the mains. Switch off the mains before disconnecting the battery leads.
Mast Climbing
- When using the Club's mast climbing ladder follow the safety instruction on the bag.
- Check with Alan Butler before first use.
Free sailing and impromptu racing
Please ensure before going out:
- You have paddles or oars (in addition to any outboard you may have).
- Anchor (not a folding grapnel please, as they don't work) and at least 20m of line.
- Buoyancy hatches and bungs secure. Test dinghy buoyancy annually.
- You are aware of the state of the tide and its range during your proposed sail.
- Ensure that someone is aware of your activity and intended time of return.
- Wear your personal buoyancy.
- Do not use Club dinghies or powerboats for the first time without approval from James Parker, Alan Butler or Bill Fazakerley.
- For racing, programmed or impromptu, a rescue boat must be on the water and prepared for duty. Personal buoyancy must be worn by all afloat.
