The following must be provided for entry to be accepted and processed:
I am familiar with the current Racing Rules of Sailing and the Australian Sailing Special Regulations which are part of the Racing Rules of Sailing and I am familiar with and understand RRS 3 "Decision to Race," Addendum A (Safety Equipment) and rule 1.02 "Owners Responsibility" of the Special Regulations.
I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the Prescription and Special Regulations of Australian Sailing, the Sailing Instructions and all other rules that govern this event.
I acknowledge and agree that:
- My attention has been drawn to the World Sailing Fundamental Rule 3 "Decision to Race" which states "The responsibility for a boat's decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone".
- The entry of the boat and crew is agreed to and accepted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on the basis that the owner/charterer, his/her skipper and crew are individually aware of and conversant with the risks involved in the sport of ocean racing and that the participation in this event is entirely at the risk of the owner/competitor and his/her skipper and crew.
- The owner/charterer warrants the suitability of his/her boat for the race.
- The safety of a boat and her entire management including insurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/charterer who must ensure that the boat is fully found, thoroughly seaworthy, and managed by a crew of sufficient number and experience who are physically fit. The owner/charterer must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging sails and all gear. He/she must ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and that the crew know where it is kept and how it is to be used.
- Neither the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron nor its officers, employees nor agents shall be responsible or liable for any loss, damage death or personal injury however caused to the owner/charterer, his/her skipper or crew or their property as a result of their taking part in the Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race and its related activities, including pre-start and post finish operations and shore activities.
- Neither the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron nor its officers, employees or agents shall be liable for any costs or expenses that may be incurred as a result of special assistance at sea being arranged for any reason whatsoever.
- Neither the existence of these conditions, and their use by the race organisers, or the inspection of the boat pursuant to these conditions in any way limits the absolute responsibility of the owner/charter.
- The crew have been advised by the owner/charterer to satisfy themselves as to the experience of the skipper and the adequacy of the boat, all safely equipment and insurance arrangements.
- The details submitted pursuant to the Notice of Race (NOR) herewith are correct and any changes that alter the details submitted here with will be made in writing to the Race Committee in accordance to the NOR.
- The boat complies with the special regulations part 1 for Category 2 races and any alteration to the boat or its equipment that affect the validity or currency of the documentation submitted to satisfy the Notice of Race will be made in writing to the Race Committee in accordance with the NOR.
- I will provide each crew member or proposed crew member with a copy of this form including a copy of this declaration and I will advise each crew member or proposed crew member of the Disclaimer in Clause 17 of the NOR.
- I and the crew of the boat shall comply with and be bound by the rules referred to in clause 3 of the NOR and the eligibility and crew requirements contained in appendix D of the NOR.
- The boat and its crew hold adequate insurance and in particular insurance against third party claims at least to the minimum cover referred to in the Notice of Race (AU$10,000,000) and that such cover will be in force and maintained in full force and effect throughout the 2024 Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race.