Competition

Windsurfing Event safety check-out / check-in board

At the recent Eastbourne Windsurfing Fun Slalom event we trialled a check-out / check-in board system for managing safety. I first encountered this at the National Slalom event in Dunedin and it worked well, so I decided to try it here. It worked well so here's the details on how to make and use your own (total cost $6)

TYPBC Wind Week

Sat 15 Dec 2012 - Fri 21 Dec 2012

Tauranga

Windsurfing NI Champs - For kiteboards, Formula, Techno and RS:X windsurfers (any boards and sails for beginners).Bruce Kendall Coaching - Bruce Kendall with come to TYPBC to run a coaching clinic for RS:X and Techno windsurfers. - This clinic will run immediately after the Windsurfing NI Champs hosted at TYPBC and will be in the first week of the school holidays. Learn to windsurf course - Kulim Park.

Long distance event

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Long distance event specific

4. SIGNING ON & OFF THE WATER

It is critical that the organisers know at all times who is, or is not, at the race venue. In order to manage this, the following system is to be used:

a) Upon competitor registration for each days racing, you will be allocated with a metal disk. This disk will have your sail number written on it.

Freestyle event

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Freestyle event specifics

Each competitor in a heat will be handed a coloured rash shirt by the judges immediately before the heat. Once a competitor has completed the heat, the competitor must return the rash shirt to the judges. This indicates that the competitor is off the water.

Only those competitors in a heat will be monitored on the water by the judges. If you choose to go out sailing outside of your heat, you are considered to be freesailing and not the responsibility of the organiser.

Slalom Event

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Slalom event specifics

RULES OF THE ROAD

The appropriate sections of ISAF FRR 2001, Part 2 “When Boards Meet” are reproduced herein (including reference numbers) for your reference:

10. On Opposite Tacks
A port tack board shall keep clear of a starboard tack board.
NB! Port Tack = Left hand closest to mast & the wind is blowing onto the LEFT hand side of the rig.
NB! Starboard Tack = Right hand closest to mast & the wind is blowing onto the RIGHT hand side of the rig
11. On the Same Tack

Wave Event

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Wave event specific

Each competitor in a heat will be handed a coloured rash shirt by the judges immediately before the heat. Once a competitor has completed the heat, the competitor must return the rash shirt to the judges. This indicates that the competitor is off the water.

Only those competitors in a heat will be monitored on the water by the judges. If you choose to go out sailing outside of your heat, you are considered to be freesailing and not the responsibility of the organiser.

AWA - Social race series

Wed 13 Oct 2010

Auckland

Wednesday night social racing from 13 October. Check deepfried.tv for venues and more information.

Risk management guidelines (draft)

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This section is written to help you with preparing a Risk Management Plan for your event. A Risk Management Plan may be necessary if your event is a large event or if a large number of spectators or public will be engaged with the event, or if there are larger than normal risks associated with your event. (eg a race between Takapuna and Great Barrrier Island)

Permits from local body authorities/harbour master
Traffic Management Plans
Water safety Plans
Public safety issues
Clearance from fire services / Police
Warning signs of hazards
Crowd control
Liquor control

Safety notice to competitors

Safety Notice for Participants

A notice must be included in the Race Instructions for your event. All participants need to be provided with this information. It can be incorporated in your Race Instructions or it can be attached as a separate page. Here is the text for you to use. If you want your safety notice to read differently, you need to let WNZ know.

BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER

Check your rigging for worn ropes, loose fittings or a cracked universal joint.

AT THE BEACH

Beginners should stick to enclosed waters.

Event Specific Safety Notices for incorporation in the Race instructions

Event Specific Safety Notices for incorporation in the Race instructions

The text below must be included in the Race Instructions. In addition, discipline specific notices may also need to be included. These are shown in the tabs on the left. You also need to include a general safety notice that can be found here. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/content/safety-notice-competitors

1. INTRODUCTION