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 compensatedwith a deviation table
At the start, yachts with combustion engines must carry enough fuel to meet the charging requirements for the durationof 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 2 kg 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 parachute signal rockets LSA III 3.1 - 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
