Amendments to the Yachting Australia Special Regulations



6:10 AM Tue 26 Oct 2010 GMT
Amendments to the Yachting Australia Special Regulations will take effect from 29 October 2010. The Special Regulations are published and applied to establish uniform minimum equipment, accommodation and training standards for racing boats and can be used as a guide for cruising boats. The 2009-2012 Yachting Australia Special Regulations came into effect from 1 July 2009, and boat owners should be aware that there are changes which may affect all owners of keel boats. The amendments address issues relating to lifebuoys, hull construction standards, EPIRBs, PLBs and wearing of PFDs. During 2009 Yachting Australia received enquiries relating to lifebuoys, and ...


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by Craig Heydon





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