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Yachting New Zealand safety and technical officer Angus Willison is heading to the South Island later this month to conduct a series of safety forums for yacht club members.
He will conduct forums in Picton, Nelson and Christchurch and topics covered may include the following:
- The Safety Regulations of Sailing and various changes, including safety category definitions and how to apply them
- Implementation of categories 2, 3, 4 and 5
- The Safety Regulations of Sailing and amendments since they were issued in 2021
- Yachting New Zealand's work with Maritime New Zealand
- How the trailer yacht safety regulations are set
- Understanding and following sailing instructions
- Skipper responsibilities if there is an issue (boat in difficulty)
- What happens when there is an accident
There will be ample opportunities for asking questions on the night.
Schedule
Sept 20: Waikawa Boating Club (6.30pm)
Sept 21: Tasman Bay Cruising Club (7pm)
Sept 22: Naval Point Club Lyttelton (6.30pm)
For more information, please contact South Island regional development manager Ian Gardiner, on iangardiner@yachtingnz.org.nz or approach the relevant club directly.
