THE MANDATORY EQUIPMENT LIST FOR YACHTS PARTICIPATING IN REGATTAS MUST BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO THE REGATTA OFFICE BEFORE THE START
Permanently installed toilet or adapted bucket.
At least 9 liters of drinking water for emergency use in a dedicated, sealed container(s).
Two sturdy buckets, each with a rope.
One permanently installed manual bilge pump.
Permanently installed marine magnetic steering compass, independent of any power source, properly compensated
with a deviation table.
At the start, yachts with combustion engines must carry enough fuel to meet the charging requirements for the duration of the race and to sail at the aforementioned minimum speed for at least 5 hours.
Marine radio with a spare antenna if the main antenna is mounted on the mast.
Handheld marine VHF transceiver, waterproof or with a waterproof cover. When not in use, it should be stored in
a grab bag.
AIS transponder (transmitter) with programmed MMSI - recommended for crewed yachts / mandatory for Double Handed.
GPS.
Tapered softwood plug placed next to each hull opening.
Lifelines on each side.
Fire blanket.
2x 2kg fire extinguisher.
EPIRB or PLB radio beacon - recommended for crewed yachts. Mandatory for Double Handed.
Two unmodified anchors that meet the manufacturer’s recommendations based on the boat’s dimensions, with an
appropriate combination of chain and rope, ready for immediate assembly and use within 5 minutes, except the yacht with a length LH less than 8.5 m should have 1 anchor.
Flashlight and searchlight.
First aid manual and kit.
Foghorn.
Passive radar reflector.
Navigation charts (non-electronic) and navigation tools.
Layout scheme of safety equipment.
An effective way to quickly disconnect or cut off permanent rigging from the boat.
Yacht name on floating equipment.
Certified life raft, capable of accommodating all crew members.
Lifebuoy with automatic light, sea anchor within the reach of the helmsman and ready for immediate use.
Red hand flares LSA III 3.2 - 4 pcs. Orange smoke flares LSA III 3.3 - 2 pcs.
A strong, sharp knife in a sheath and securely mounted should be easily accessible from the deck or cockpit.
Trisail or reefing of the mainsail with a reduction of the luff by at least 40% (or rotating wing mast if possible).
Storm jib, or foresail with reefing capability.
Each crew member must have a life jacket, with a valid certificate.
