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3.07.4 OSR 3.07.3 shall not apply. Multihulls shall have escape hatch(es) as detailed in OSR 3.07.2 Mu2
4.01.2 After the start when sail numbers are not displayed elsewhere (sails down) they shall be displayed on the port quarter. It is particularly important that all vessels can be identified so that they can be excluded from any search and rescue operation. **
4.07.1 d a watertight high-intensity heavy duty searchlight powered by the ships' batteries, instantly available for use on deck and in the cockpit, with spare bulbs. The searchlight shall be capable of continuous use. If rechargeable the searchlight shall be capable of operating whilst being charged. MoMu0,1,2,3
RORC recommends: A floating torch is carried ready for immediate use in the event of man overboard at night, where the torch can be thrown in the sea and the beam will shine vertically upwards as an aid to finding the man in the dark **
4.21.2 the rorc recommends that consideration be taken when stowing a grab bag to its accessibility in the event of a full inversion Mo0,1,2
4.23.1 Pyrotechnic signals carried by Service yachts in RORC races may comply with Service requirements instead of those detailed in Table 13. **
4.24 The RORC recommends that yachts should carry a lifting strop to clip to a halyard, to aid MOB recovery from the water back onto the deck. The lifting strop or ‘helicopter strop’ should fit under the arms and have a toggle to help keep the casualty from slipping out when lifted. A second strop is advised to fit under the knees to lift the casualty horizontally when dealing with well developed hypothermia. MoMu0,1,2,3
5.01.5 A harness and lifejacket shall be worn when on deck:
a) between the hours of sunset and sunrise
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b) when alone on deck
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c) when reefed
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d) when the true wind speed is 25 knots or above
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e) when the visibility is less than 1 nautical mile
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5.02.5 The RORC requires that
c) a harness shall be fitted with a crotch strap or thigh straps;
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5.06.2 RORC recommends that each crewmember carries in a pocket a combination torch/strobe light, not only are these devices useful as a personal torch but they are also valuable in aiding location in a man overboard situation. MoMu0,1,2,3
Fri 19 Dec 08 11:47:23
 

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