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1.     GENERAL

While all reasonable steps are taken to equalize the boats, variations will not be grounds for redress. This changes RRS 62.

2.     PROHIBITED ITEMS & ACTIONS

Except in an emergency or to prevent damage or injury, or when directed by an umpire or the RC otherwise, the following are prohibited:

• Any additions, omissions or alterations to the equipment supplied.
  • The use of any equipment for purpose other than that intended or specifically permitted.
  • The replacement of any equipment without the sanction of the RC.
  • Sailing the boat in a manner that is reasonable to predict that further damage would result.
  • Moving equipment from its normal stowage position except when being used.
  • Boarding a boat without prior permission.
  • Taking a boat from its berth or mooring without having paid the required damage deposit or having permission from the RC, or, on race days, while ‘AP’ is displayed ashore.
  • Hauling out a boat or cleaning surfaces below the waterline.
  • Attaching lines to the fabric of spinnakers.
  • Using any other lines excluding sheets to assist with leverage.
  • Perforating sails, even to attach tell tales.
  • Radio transmission (including mobile phones) while racing.
  • Adjusting or altering the tension of standing rigging.
  • Omitting any headsail car or turning block before sheeting.
  • The use of electronic equipment other than watches.
  • Marking directly on the hull or deck with permanent ink.
  • Any adjustments to the spinnaker bags or their attachments.
  • The use of the shrouds above the lower bottle screw (turnbuckle) to facilitate tacking or gybing, or to aid the projection of a crew member outboard is prohibited.
  • Extending the bowsprit on any leg of the course when racing with symmetric spinnakers.
  • A breach of SI Appendix B2.20 & B2.21 is not open to protest by boats but is subject to action by umpires in accordance with RRS C8.2. This changes RRS C6.2 & C8.2.
  • Smoking onboard a boat
  • Consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs before or whilst onboard a boat

3.     PERMITTED ITEMS & ACTIONS

The following are permitted:

1. Taking a bag on board containing:
   1. Basic hand tools
   1. Adhesive tape
   1. Line (elastic or otherwise of 4 mm diameter or less)
   1. Pens
   1. Telltale material
   1. Watch, timers & hand held compass
   1. Shackles & clevis pins
   1. Velcro tape
   1. Spare flags
   1. Using the items in 3.1 to:
      1. Prevent the fouling of lines, sails & sheets
      1. Prevent sails being damaged or falling overboard.
      1. Make minor repairs & permitted adjustments
      1. Attach tell tales
      1. Make signals as per RRS C6

4.     MANDATORY ITEMS & ACTIONS

The following are mandatory:

• The completion of a written damage report before leaving a boat & submitting it to the OA. The report shall include any evidence of matters that could cause damage or disadvantage to the boat in future matches.  Failure to submit a damage report on any day will result in a $50 AUD deduction from the crew’s damage deposit.
  • At the end of each sailing day:
    • Folding, bagging & placement of the sails as directed
    • Leaving the boat in the same state of cleanliness as when first boarded that day
  • At the end of each day for the crew shall clean the boat (cabin & decks), remove all trash, remove all tape & marks & use bucket & sponge to remove any water from bilge.
  • Any requests to alter, in any way, the equipment on a boat shall be in writing & worded to permit a yes/no answer.
  • Complying with any regulations, including speed restrictions & navigation marks, while leaving or returning to the berth or mooring.
  • A breach of SI Appendix B 4.2 & 4.3 will be considered damage & the cost of rectification will be deducted from the damage deposit.

5.     EQUIPMENT LIST

The following non-fixed items, provided by the OA, are to be carried on board at all times in their designated place while sailing. Any loss shall be reported on the daily damage report.

Sails & Sailing Equipment

1. Mainsail & set of battens
   1. Headsail
   1. Spinnaker
   1. Spinnaker sheets
   1. One headsail sheet
   1. Tiller extension
   1. Safety gear, tools & other equipment
   1. One bucket & lanyard with sponge
   1. Tow rope